Dubai's second largest non-real estate project crosses infrastructural milestones

AED 588 million invested in infrastructure covering 15 sq kms

Construction of a roundabout near Dubai Industrial City in association with Road and Transport Authority begins

Dubai-UAE: 05 December, 2011 - Dubai Industrial City, the region's leading manufacturing and logistics destination and a member of TECOM Investments, has completed large infrastructural development work associated with its power, water, sewage, irrigation and telecom systems covering an equivalent area of 15 square kilometers (161 million square feet) across the City.

The second largest non-real estate project in Dubai invested a total of AED 588 million over the past four years to meet investors' operational needs to create a comprehensive industrial base in Dubai.

With three 132KV DEWA sub-stations already in operation in the city, construction of a fourth sub-station is currently in its final stage of completion. The 132 KV sub-stations are part of a series of 26 scheduled for construction across the City to meet the energy needs of on-site industrial factories and day-to-day operations.

Abdullah Belhoul, Managing Director of Dubai Industrial City said: "The steady progress of infrastructure work underscores our continued commitment to creating a robust industrial environment for our business partners. It is also a testimony to the accelerating momentum we are witnessing among the industrial entities that wish to base their manufacturing and logistical activities at the destination. We expect the present project, which is part of a larger one covering the City, to cope with the future demand and growth of the destination."

To date, over 40 kilometers of new roads have also taken shape as part of the infrastructural work. The road network seamlessly connects Dubai Industrial City's six dedicated clusters of food and beverage, base metal, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts, as well as machinery and mechanical equipment.

Also, over 139 kilometers of water lines, 189 kilometers of telecom ducts, 91 kilometers of storm and drainage lines, 80 kilometers of sewerage as well as 53 kilometers of irrigation lines have been constructed as part of this project.

Additionally, construction of a direct access roundabout on Emirates Road near the entrance of the City has begun. The roundabout, which is being constructed in association with the Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA), will facilitate both civilian and commercial traffic into and around the industrial destination.

Covering an area of 55 square kilometers (560 million square feet), Dubai Industrial City is located on Emirates Road near the new Al Maktoum International Airport and offers a strategic advantage due to its proximity to major highways and the Jebel Ali Port.

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About Dubai Industrial City
Dubai Industrial City (DI), a member of TECOM Investments, is the second largest non-real estate project in Dubai and is spread across 560 million square feet (55 square kilometers) of land. The industrial destination was established to serve as a catalyst for the growth and expansion of the industrial sector in the United Arab Emirates - especially in light to medium manufacturing sectors with specific emphasis on Machinery and Mechanical equipment, Transport Equipment and parts, Base Metal, Chemicals, Food and Beverage and Mineral Products.

Dubai Industrial City provides a cost effective and efficient business environment together with a number of industry supporting products and facilities including warehousing and logistics solutions, modern offices, labour villages, vocational training, commercial land as well as a one stop shop for the issue of required licenses and permits.

Dubai Industrial City is strategically located next to the new Al Maktoum Airport (Dubai World Central) and in close proximity to the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The City provides a traffic free environment with direct connections to the Emirates Road, Dubai By Pass Road providing easy and convenient access to global transportation points via road, air and sea.

For further information, please contact:
Burgess Baria
APCO Worldwide
(JiWin Public Relations)
Phone: +97155-9548683

Nagy Sedra
Dubai Industrial City
Phone: +97150-4594252