If your operation needs space, power and heavy-vehicle access more than a city address, Dubai Industrial City (DIC) belongs on the shortlist. It is one of Dubai’s largest dedicated industrial and logistics districts. Its rents are among the lowest in Dubai for large, well-powered units.
What is Dubai Industrial City?
DIC was launched in 2004 and is part of TECOM Group. It covers roughly 560 million sq ft (about 52 km²) in south-west Dubai, near Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai South, with Jebel Ali Port within easy reach.
The master plan groups businesses into six sector zones: food and beverage, base metals, machinery and mechanical equipment, mineral products, transport equipment, and chemicals. DIC also offers ready-built warehouses. Its own units are typically 5,000-11,000 sq ft, aimed at light manufacturing, logistics and cold, chemical or general storage.
Saih Shuaib: the names on your title deed
On official records, DIC land sits in communities called Saih Shuaib: Saih Shuaib 2, 3 and 4 are communities 531, 532 and 533. A warehouse on plot 533-xxx is in Saih Shuaib 4, for example. You’ll see these names on title deeds, DEWA bills and permits even though everyone calls the area “DIC”, so it’s worth knowing when you check documents.
Licensing
DIC is operated by TECOM Group and regulated by the Dubai Development Authority. Many tenants license through DIC for industrial, trading or logistics activities. Before you commit, confirm with DIC that your specific activity is allowed in the zone where the warehouse sits, especially for food, chemicals or anything that needs extra approvals. Free zone vs mainland explains how the choice of licence affects selling into the UAE.
Warehouses and rents in DIC
DIC is where larger and higher-powered space tends to be. In the Gulf Life inventory in September 2026, DIC warehouses ranged from about 4,000 to 46,000 sq ft, and many offered 400 kW or more. One 38,900 sq ft unit had 1,000 kW. Asking rents were mostly AED 62-75 per sq ft per year (median AED 70), excluding VAT, which is lower per foot than DIP or Al Quoz. See rent prices by area for the comparison.
Who DIC suits
- Manufacturers and assemblers that need high power and heavy floors
- Large-format distribution and 3PL operations
- Food and beverage, metals, chemicals and machinery businesses that benefit from a zone built around their sector
- Businesses that need big yards for containers or equipment
What to weigh up
- Distance: DIC is further from central Dubai than Al Quoz or DIP. That’s good for port and airport logistics, less so for daily city deliveries.
- Staff: plan transport and accommodation. DIC has labour accommodation on site, but the commute from the city is long.
- Zone rules: activity and environmental conditions differ by zone, so check them before you sign.
- Power headroom: high-power units are DIC’s strength. Confirm the connected load in writing.
Warehouses available in DIC
- 16,307 sq ft warehouse with 450 kW, Dubai Industrial City
- 35,274 sq ft warehouse, Dubai Industrial City
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dubai Industrial City?
In south-west Dubai, near Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai South, with road links toward Jebel Ali Port and Abu Dhabi.
What does Saih Shuaib mean on my documents?
Saih Shuaib 2, 3 and 4 are the official community names for the land DIC sits on. A plot number beginning 531, 532 or 533 tells you which one.
Is DIC cheaper than DIP?
Per square foot, usually yes. In September 2026 our DIC stock asked a median of about AED 70 per sq ft per year against about AED 75 in DIP. DIC units also tend to be larger and better powered.
What size warehouses are available in DIC?
DIC’s own ready-built units are roughly 5,000-11,000 sq ft. Privately owned warehouses in DIC range much larger, often 20,000-50,000 sq ft and more.
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