Azizi Developments has signed a 50-year land lease with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, securing nearly 440,000 square metres of land. The agreement represents an investment of AED 2 billion and supports the expansion of Azizi’s manufacturing and logistics operations.
The signing was attended by Azizi Developments Founder and Chairman Mr. Mirwais Azizi, KEZAD Group CEO Mr. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, and senior leaders from both organisations. The agreement supports Azizi’s strategy to strengthen its vertically integrated model and build capacity for its major developments across Dubai.
The leased land will house twelve new factories. These facilities will increase production capacity, support supply chain stability and serve the company’s growing development pipeline, including large master-planned communities and landmark projects.
During the ceremony, Gardinia, Azizi’s construction partner, signed a separate agreement with KEZAD. This step supports closer coordination between the parties and aligns with Azizi’s integrated approach to development and delivery.
Mr. Mirwais Azizi, Founder & Chairman of Azizi Developments, said: “Our continued collaboration with KEZAD reflects our long-term vision for sustainable growth and operational excellence. KEZAD provides the strategic infrastructure, connectivity, and scale required to underpin our expanding industrial footprint. These additional plots enable us to further enhance our manufacturing capabilities, strengthen our supply chain, and ensure the timely delivery of world-class developments that set new benchmarks in modern living across the UAE.”
Mr. Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO Economic Cities & Free Zones, AD Ports Group, added: “Azizi’s decision to expand its manufacturing base in KEZAD reflects the strong confidence that leading developers place in our integrated industrial ecosystem. We provide the land, infrastructure, and connected logistics platform that allow major companies to grow, operate at scale, and deliver with certainty. This agreement supports Abu Dhabi’s industrial expansion and strengthens the long-term partnership between KEZAD and Azizi as they continue to invest in advanced production and supply chain capabilities.”
The agreements expand Azizi’s footprint within KEZAD, one of the region’s largest industrial and logistics zones. They also align with the company’s focus on building advanced infrastructure to support its portfolio, which includes Azizi Riviera, Azizi Venice, Azizi Milan, the Burj Azizi tower, and other projects across Dubai.
Azizi Developments first entered KEZAD in October 2024, when it signed a separate 50-year lease covering about 220,000 square metres. That AED 1 billion investment included plans for twelve factories, such as steel cutting and bending, timber joinery, duct fabrication, modular construction, aluminium and glass production, and aluminium extrusion. The facilities were designed to meet growing demand within the regional housing sector.