Azizi Developments signs major 440,000 sqm land lease with AD Ports Group for AED 2 billion manufacturing expansion

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Azizi Developments signs major 440,000 sqm land lease with AD Ports Group for AED 2 billion manufacturing expansion

Azizi Developments has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with AD Ports Group subsidiary Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, marking a significant AED 2 billion investment aimed at expanding the developer’s manufacturing and logistics capabilities.

The agreement, signed in the presence of Azizi Developments Founder and Chairman Mirwais Azizi and KEZAD Group CEO Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, represents a major step in the company’s long-term strategy to enhance vertical integration and streamline operations supporting its large-scale projects across Dubai.

The newly leased land spans nearly 440,000 square meters and will house twelve factories, designed to increase production capacity, enhance supply chain resilience and support Azizi’s fast-growing portfolio, including its master-planned communities and iconic developments.

During the ceremony, Gardinia — Azizi’s dedicated construction partner — also signed an agreement with KEZAD, further reinforcing an integrated development model aimed at improving coordination and efficiency across upcoming phases.

Mirwais Azizi said:
“KEZAD offers the strategic infrastructure and scale required for our expanding industrial footprint. These new plots enable us to enhance manufacturing, strengthen our supply chain and ensure timely delivery of world-class projects that redefine modern living across the UAE.”

Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities & Free Zones at AD Ports Group, added:
“Azizi’s expansion within KEZAD reflects the strong confidence leading developers place in our industrial ecosystem. Our integrated land, infrastructure and logistics platform supports companies seeking to grow and operate at scale. This agreement will boost Abu Dhabi’s industrial development and deepen our long-term partnership with Azizi.”

The deal further strengthens Azizi’s presence within KEZAD — one of the region’s largest industrial and logistics zones — and supports the developer’s ambitious project pipeline, including Azizi Riviera, Azizi Venice, Azizi Milan, the upcoming Burj Azizi (set to become the world’s second-tallest tower), and several other developments across the emirate.

The agreement follows Azizi’s first major land lease with KEZAD in October 2024, involving the creation of 12 advanced factories across 220,000 square meters with a AED 1 billion investment. Those facilities include steel reinforcement, timber joinery, duct fabrication, modular construction, and aluminium manufacturing units built to serve regional housing demand.