Powering the Future of Food Trade

Powering the Future of Food Trade

Dubai Food District is a purpose-built ecosystem that brings together food trading, logistics, storage, distribution and retail within a single destination.

A New Hub for Global Food Trade

A New Hub for Global Food Trade

Vision

To position Dubai as the leading gateway for regional and global food commerce.

Mission

To create an integrated ecosystem that connects producers, traders, manufacturers and retailers through world-class infrastructure, logistics and market access.

Building a Food Secure Future for the UAE

Dubai Food District is proudly aligned with the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051.

Sustainable Food Systems

Sustainable Food Systems

Reducing waste, optimising cold chain

Trade Diversification

Trade Diversification

Connecting to 400+ global markets

Technology & Innovation

Technology & Innovation

Digital trade, smart logistics, and AI forecasting

Global Food Hub

Global Food Hub

Dubai as the world's leading gateway

Our UAE Leadership

Guided by experienced leaders committed to transforming global food trade.

Ahmad Yousef Al Hassan

Ahmad Yousef Al Hassan

CEO & Managing Director
DP World GCC

Abdulla Al Hashmi

Abdulla Al Hashmi

Global COO - Parks & Economic Zones
DP World

Ramzi Kuhail

Ramzi Kuhail

General Manager – Dubai Food District
DP World GCC

Powered By DP World

Powered By DP World

Backed by one of the world's leading logistics and trade enablers, Dubai Food District benefits from unmatched infrastructure, connectivity, and expertise.

Countries

85

Countries

Employees

125K+

Employees

Global Container Traffic

10%

Global Container Traffic

TEU Global Capacity

110M

TEU Global Capacity

Doubling Our Footprint by 2030

The upcoming expansion will more than double our current footprint, transforming Dubai Food District into a 29 million square foot multi-category hub.

Doubling Our Footprint by 2030
10M

10M

sq ft in 2026

12.4M

12.4M

sq ft in 2027

29M

29M

sq ft in 2030