Al Bayader International is building an integrated manufacturing and logistics hub at Dubai’s National Industries Park (NIP) at a cost of AED 180 million (USD 50 million), with production capacity of up to 30,000 tonnes of food packaging per year.
The facility, spanning over 678,000 sq ft, will consolidate manufacturing, warehousing and distribution under one roof. Plans include a robotics-enabled fulfilment centre, Al Bayader’s corporate headquarters and employee accommodation. Construction is scheduled to begin this year, with full operations targeted for early 2028.
Once running, the site will produce up to 10,000 tonnes of paper-based food packaging and 20,000 tonnes of circular plastics, including recycled plastic (rPET), annually. Aluminium-based and bio-based packaging lines are planned as later additions to serve local, regional and international markets.
The announcement was made through a deal signed between NIP and Al Bayader. NIP is part of DP World’s parks and economic zones portfolio.
“Packaging plays a critical role across the food, hospitality and retail value chain, influencing product quality, sustainability and supply chain resilience. Expanding regional manufacturing capacity in this sector enhances reliability, shortens supply cycles and strengthens the broader trade ecosystem across the GCC. Al Bayader International’s new facility at NIP reinforces Dubai’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and value-added logistics. At NIP, we focus on creating an integrated industrial environment where manufacturers, traders and logistics partners can scale efficiently, adopt advanced technologies and access global markets through seamless connectivity. Investments like this strengthen the ecosystem that businesses across our parks and trade corridors depend on every day,” Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global COO, Parks and Economic Zones, DP World said in a statement.
“Establishing our integrated manufacturing and logistics hub at National Industries Park represents a major milestone in our long-term growth strategy. By consolidating advanced production, smart logistics and corporate functions into one platform, we are building a scalable and future-ready ecosystem designed for efficiency, sustainability and regional export growth. This investment reinforces our commitment to the UAE’s industrial vision and to delivering faster, more resilient supply chain solutions to our customers across the GCC and beyond,” Nidal Haddad, Founder and CEO of Al Bayader International added.
The facility will run low-emission production lines powered in part by solar energy, with on-site water treatment and advanced waste management. Green landscaping and a botanical garden irrigated by recycled water are also part of the design.
The development is positioned as a contribution to the UAE’s Operation 300bn strategy, which aims to grow the industrial sector’s contribution to the national economy.
