UAE Colocation Data Center Portfolio Report 2025: Detailed Analysis of 37 Existing Data Centers, 20 Upcoming Data Centers, and 16 Major Operators/Investors

Explore the UAE data center market with our comprehensive Excel product, offering in-depth portfolio analysis across key regions like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, and Fujairah. Gain insights into 37 existing and 20 upcoming data centers, covering white-floor space, IT load capacity, and pricing for retail and wholesale colocation. Key highlights include Abu Dhabi’s dominance with nearly 45% of new capacity, and a projected 3x growth to over 1.4 GW by 2028. Expected investments exceed $10 billion. Ideal for REITs, contractors, infrastructure providers, and consultants looking to enter or expand in this thriving market.


Dublin, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "UAE Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio" database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Abu Dhabi dominates the upcoming data center market, accounting for nearly 45% of the planned capacity.

By the end of 2025, nearly 250 MW of new capacity is expected to go live. The existing data center capacity in the UAE stands at approximately 414 MW, while the upcoming capacity is projected to exceed 1.4 GW, representing more than a 3x growth.

More than $10 billion in new investments is expected to flow into the UAE's data center sector by 2027, boosted significantly by 4.5 million sq. ft.

Key Market Highlights

  • Detailed Analysis of 37 existing data centers
  • Detailed Analysis of 20 upcoming data centers
  • Locations covered: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Fujairah.
  • Existing white-floor space (square feet)
  • Upcoming white-floor space (square feet)
  • Current IT load capacity (2025)
  • Future capacity additions (2024-2028)
  • Retail Colocation Pricing
    • Quarter Rack (1/4)
    • Half Rack Cabinets (1/2)
    • Full Rack Cabinet (42U/45U/47U/etc.)
  • Wholesale colocation (per kW) pricing

Existing Data Centers (37 Facilities)

  • Market Snapshot
  • Location (Region/Country/City)
  • Facility Address
  • Operator/Owner Name
  • Data Center Name i.e., (Jebel Ali Data Center or DX1)
  • Core & Shell Area (White-Floor Area)
  • Core & Shell Power Capacity (IT Load Capacity)
  • Rack Capacity
  • Year of Operations
  • Design Standards (Tier I - IV)
  • Power/Cooling Redundancy

Upcoming Data Centers (20 Facilities)

  • Investment Snapshot
  • Location (Region/Country/City)
  • Investor Name
  • Area (White-Floor Area)
  • Power Capacity (IT Load Capacity)
  • Investment ($ Million)
  • Electrical Infrastructure Investment ($ Million)
  • Mechanical Infrastructure Investment ($ Million)
  • General Construction Services Investment ($ Million)
  • Announcement Year
  • Project Status (Opened/Under Construction/Announced & Planned)
  • Active or Expected Year of Opening

Target Audience

  • Data center Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
  • Data center Construction Contractors
  • Data center Infrastructure Providers
  • New Entrants
  • Consultants/Consultancies/Advisory Firms
  • Corporate and Governments Agencies

Key Topics Covered:

1. About the Database

2. Scope & Assumptions

3. Definitions

4. Snapshot: Existing & Upcoming Data Center Facility

5. Existing Data Center Database

6. Upcoming Data Center Facility

7. Existing vs. Upcoming Capacity (Infographics)

8. Colocation Pricing

Major Operators/Investors Covered in This UAE Data Center Market Database

  • Datacenter Vaults
  • Du
  • Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) Morohub
  • Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
  • eHosting DataFort
  • Equinix
  • Etisalat
  • Group 42
  • Gulf Data Hub
  • Injazat
  • Khazna Data Centers
  • Morohub
  • PacificControls
  • Pure Data Centers
  • Quantum Switch

For more information about this database visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/q7ncts

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