Dubai CommerCity announces Dh1.8 billion Phase 2 expansion adding 91,000 sqm
Dubai CommerCity, the emirate's digital-commerce free zone, will add more than 91,000 sqm of space in a Dh1.8 billion second-phase expansion, delivered between Q1 2027 and Q4 2028, Dubai Media Office said.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the free zone dedicated to digital commerce, is launching the second phase of its expansion with investment of more than Dh1.8 billion ($272.2 million), Dubai Media Office said in a statement on Sunday 4 October. The NationalN “is launching the second phase of its expansion programme with Dh1.8 billion ($272.2 million) investment” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “a Phase 2 expansion involving investments of more than Dh1.8 billion” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 2The projects will add more than 91,000 square metres of new space across DCC's three districts: the Business Cluster, Logistics Cluster and Social Cluster. Gulf NewsN “The expansion will span three clusters — Business, Logistics and Social” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “the projects will add more than 91,000 square metres of new office space” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2Delivery is scheduled in two stages, the first in the first quarter of 2027 and the second targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028. Gulf NewsN “the first scheduled for the first quarter of 2027 and the second targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “between the first quarter of 2027 and the fourth quarter of 2028” Read at The National ↗
Centre · 1The Business Cluster will get additional office space in six new buildings, including shell-and-core offices, fully fitted workspaces and flexible plug-and-play options. The Business and Social Clusters together will add 86,000 sqm, according to The National. The NationalN “The expansion of the Business Cluster and the Social Cluster will add 86,000 square metres of new space”“additional office space across six new buildings” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2The Logistics Cluster will gain 'The Hive', a 5,600 sqm vertical-design facility offering an alternative logistics model; The National adds that it will have 181 flexible units, climate-controlled fulfilment areas and digitally managed loading and unloading zones. Gulf NewsN “‘The Hive’, a 5,600 sqm facility that provides an alternative logistics model through its vertical design” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “It will feature 181 flexible units, alongside climate-controlled fulfilment areas” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), said the expansion reflects growing investor confidence in Dubai and supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the emirate's position as a global digital economy hub. Gulf NewsN “This expansion reflects growing investor confidence in Dubai and its ability to anticipate the needs of the new economy” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, objectives” Read at The National ↗
Centre · 2DCC is the region's first free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and is a joint venture between DIEZ and Wasl (Wasl Properties or Wasl Group, as the outlets name it). Gulf NewsN “It is a joint venture between DIEZ and Wasl Properties” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “a joint venture between Diez and Wasl Group” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2The expansion follows high demand: The National reports DCC occupancy of nearly 96 per cent across office, logistics and retail space, while Gulf News says DIEZ's three zones recorded 96 per cent occupancy in the first half of 2026, with company numbers up 13 per cent year-on-year and workforce up 24 per cent. The NationalN “occupancy reaching nearly 96 per cent across its office, logistics, and retail spaces” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “recorded an occupancy rate of 96 per cent in the first half of 2026” Read at Gulf News ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets relay the Dubai Media Office announcement and Sheikh Ahmed's statements as a positive step in Dubai's digital economy push.
- Emphasis
- Gulf News adds DIEZ-wide occupancy and growth statistics; The National adds cluster details, the Hive's 181 units and D33 background.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither reports independent analysis, costs per cluster, or critical views.
- Charged language
- “record demand”“growing investor confidence”
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“builds upon Dubai CommerCity’s record demand” — The National
“as Dubai steps up its push to build its digital economy and trade infrastructure” — Gulf News
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What every side reports
- Phase 2 involves more than Dh1.8 billion of investment and over 91,000 sqm of new space
- Delivery runs from Q1 2027 to Q4 2028
- Expansion covers Business, Logistics and Social clusters, including 'The Hive' (5,600 sqm)
- DCC is a joint venture between DIEZ and Wasl
- Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed links the expansion to investor confidence and D33
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Dubai CommerCity to add 91,000 sqm in Dh1.8 billion expansion
Neutral Announcement report with quotes from DIEZ chairman and wider DIEZ occupancy and growth figures.
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Dubai to expand CommerCity in push for digital economy growth
Neutral Announcement report adding project specifics and D33 context, sourced to Dubai Media Office.
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- 4 Oct 12:44 First Gulf NewsN Dubai CommerCity to add 91,000 sqm in Dh1.8 billion expansion
- 4 Oct 15:35 +2h 52m The NationalN Dubai to expand CommerCity in push for digital economy growth
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