Dubai’s National Industries Park (NIP), operated by DP World, has secured over AED 1 billion ($273 million) in new projects between January and September 2025, demonstrating strong investor confidence in the emirate’s industrial sector. The impressive growth reflects Dubai’s position as a leading hub for advanced manufacturing and industrial development.
Record-Breaking Land Leasing and Job Creation
The park leased more than 7 million square feet of land during the nine-month period, with the majority allocated to greenfield projects that will establish new manufacturing capacity. This expansion has increased NIP’s tenant base to over 400 companies, collectively supporting more than 24,700 jobs across multiple manufacturing sectors.
New customers joining in 2025 include Danube Building Materials, LT Foods Middle East, and Trilogy Fab Trailers Manufacturing. These investments build on the park’s strong 2024 performance, when new customer registrations nearly doubled year-on-year.
Driving UAE Manufacturing Growth
Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer of Parks & Zones at DP World GCC, highlighted that nationwide value-added manufacturing is projected at AED 160 billion in 2025. The surge in greenfield projects demonstrates investor confidence in NIP’s ability to help businesses scale quickly while creating jobs and driving industrial growth.
Demand is primarily driven by the construction sector, automotive, electronics, and food manufacturing industries, as businesses expand to serve Dubai’s growing population and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Strategic Enhancements and Economic Impact
To support its expanding customer base, NIP is strengthening its customer-first approach through upgraded digital systems, a refreshed brand identity, and targeted regional outreach to attract premium investments. According to a 2023 Economic Impact Study by Ernst & Young, NIP contributed 17 percent of Dubai’s industrial output.
NIP forms part of DP World’s flagship assets in the UAE, including Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone. Canada’s CDPQ and Saudi Arabia’s Hassana Investment Company hold equity stakes in these three assets, reflecting strong international investor confidence in Dubai’s trade and industrial ecosystem.
With new facilities set to become operational, the park is expected to create additional indirect jobs and accelerate manufacturing growth across the UAE, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a regional industrial powerhouse.
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