Abu Dhabi and Dubai Ranked Top Emerging Global Data Center Markets in 2025 Report

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in the region driving increased data usage. This growth is supported by large-scale capital programmes and global investment platforms. Abu Dhabi's ADQ and Energy Capital Partners are investing $25 billion in power infrastructure, while MGX, Microsoft, and BlackRock are backing a $30 billion AI-related initiative.

"We're seeing investment decisions being made on the strength of delivery performance, not just potential," said Macura. "Developers are meeting deadlines, occupiers are pre-leasing, and supporting infrastructure is being delivered in parallel. That consistency is being noticed by institutional capital."

The Stargate UAE campus, announced in May 2025, is on track to deliver its first 1 GW by 2026 - an accelerated timeline by global standards. Similarly, Khazna's 100 MW AI facility in Ajman is progressing toward phased delivery within 24 months.

A Region Positioned for What's Next

With AI workloads increasing and global power constraints reshaping deployment strategies, the UAE offers a distinct value proposition: scalable infrastructure, aligned policy, and credible execution.

"The level of interest we're seeing isn't temporary," added Macura. "Occupiers and investors are thinking in cycles. The UAE has reached the point where it offers both operational reliability and future capacity - those are the markets that will outperform over time."

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