Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked the world’s top two emerging data centre markets, according to a recent survey. The 2025 Global Data Center Market Comparison assessed 97 global markets across 20 key variables, including power availability, fibre connectivity, land pricing, and development pipeline. Abu Dhabi secured the top spot, with Dubai close behind at number two.
These rankings highlight the UAE’s growing prominence in global digital infrastructure, driven by strategic policy support, coordinated infrastructure delivery, and increasing occupier demand.
Valued at $1.26bn in 2024, the UAE’s data centre market is projected to reach $3.33bn by 2030. This growth is fuelled by the expansion of commercial properties and rising data usage across the region.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer