Market Size of united arab emirates data center Industry
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Volume (2024) | 429.34 MW |
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Market Volume (2029) | 841.03 MW |
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Largest Share by Tier Type | Tier 3 |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 14.39 % |
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Fastest Growing by Tier Type | Tier 4 |
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United Arab Emirates Data Center Market Analysis
The United Arab Emirates Data Center Market size is estimated at 429.34 MW in 2024, and is expected to reach 841.03 MW by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 14.39% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
USD 5574.97 Million
Market Size in 2024
USD 2,130.5 Million
Market Size in 2029
20.0%
CAGR (2017-2023)
18.3%
CAGR (2024-2029)
IT Load Capacity
429.3 MW
Value, IT Load Capacity, 2024
The IT load capacity of the data center market will have steady growth and is expected to reach 841 MW by 2029. In 2023, mobile devices was accounted for over 60% of website traffic in the United Arab Emirates, it would increase IT load capacity.
Total Raised Floor Space
Sq. Ft. 2.26 M
Volume, Raised Floor Space, 2024
The total raised floor area of the country is expected to increase to 5 million sq. ft by 2029. In the United Arab Emirates, operators are planning approximately 370 MW of IT load capacity overall increasing raised floor space.
Installed Racks
113,347
Volume, Installed Racks, 2024
The number of installed racks is expected to reach 250,576 units by 2029. Dubai is expected to house the maximum number of racks by 2029. The switch to e-banking at the National Bank of Fujairah, would increase the rack space in future.
# of DC Operators & DC Facilities
11 and 38
Volume, DC Facilities, 2024
There are 38 colocation data center facilities in the United Arab Emirates. Some factors contributing to the growth of the data center market in the country include the adoption of 5G, smartphone penetration, and digitization.
Leading Market Player
45.8%
Market Share, Khazna Data Center, 2023
Khazna Data Center was the leading player in the UAE market in the historical period and is expected to roll out a 20-data center facility with an average capacity of 13.50 MW during the forecast period.
Tier 3 data centers accounts for majority market share in 2023, and Tier-4 is the fastest growing in forecasted period
- The tier 1 & 2 data center facilities in the UAE market reached an IT load capacity of 7.20 MW in 2022 and are expected to witness growth that remains stagnant over the forecast period. The tier 3 data center facilities in the UAE market reached an IT load capacity of 178.64 MW in 2022 and are expected to register a CAGR of 11.96% to reach a capacity of 576.94 MW by 2029.
- Tier 3 has a major growth rate compared to other tiers. During the forecast period, the majority of the facilities are Tier 3 certified. Some providers for upcoming facilities are Equinix Inc., Khazna Data Center, and Moro Hub.
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