His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched DIFC Zabeel District, a landmark expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Covering more than seven million square feet of land and offering 17.7 million square feet of built-up space, DIFC Zabeel District is the largest demand-led expansion of a financial centre in the region, with an estimated gross development value that exceeds Dhs 100 billion.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said, "Dubai continues to enhance its status as a leading global business and finance hub by launching landmark, futuristic projects that provide a comprehensive ecosystem integrating business requirements with a high quality of life. This has made Dubai the preferred destination for businesses and talent worldwide."
The new district will see DIFC surge in scale to accommodate over 42,000 companies, a workforce exceeding 125,000, and more than one million square feet of space dedicated to future technologies and AI. It will also offer state-of-the-art spaces for business, innovation, education, and residential living.
The expansion will be connected to the existing Gate District via a signature bridge, forming a seamless extension of the centre’s urban landscape.
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The expansion will feature a first-of-its-kind art pavilion deepening DIFC’s standing as Dubai’s home to art and culture. Specific sites will be designed for landmark pieces of art and architecture.
The DIFC Zabeel District will offer a mix of commercial and residential spaces anchored from a central boulevard, a conference centre, hotels, upscale retail offerings, and cutting-edge technology infrastructure.
DIFC Zabeel District is expected to welcome the public in 2030 with the master plan expected to be complete in 2040.