Khazna AUH2.2 Abu Dhabi Data Center: Hyperscale Expansion Hub in UAE
Status: Fully Operational Hyperscale Facility / Phase 2 Expansion | Location: Zayed Military City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Project Overview
Khazna AUH2.2 is an advanced hyperscale data center facility operating as a significant expansion phase within Khazna Data Centers' flagship Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ) City campus in Abu Dhabi. Strategically developed adjacent to the AUH1 and AUH2 facilities, AUH2.2 strengthens the campus's ability to support the rapidly increasing demand for hyperscale cloud services, sovereign enterprise infrastructure, government digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads across the United Arab Emirates. Designed with a modular architecture, the facility enables flexible and scalable deployment of IT capacity, allowing customers to expand operations efficiently while maintaining high levels of reliability and operational resilience. The data center features high-density modular pod layouts capable of supporting modern compute-intensive applications and next-generation cloud environments that require increased rack power densities and efficient thermal management. Its resilient infrastructure incorporates fully isolated 2N electrical power paths, redundant UPS systems, backup generators, and fault-tolerant power distribution designed to maximize service continuity during maintenance or unexpected infrastructure events. Advanced chilled-water cooling systems provide highly efficient temperature control, enabling the facility to support demanding AI clusters and enterprise workloads while improving overall energy efficiency and operational performance. Multiple layers of physical security, including biometric access controls, 24/7 surveillance, environmental monitoring, and comprehensive fire detection and suppression systems, ensure the protection of critical customer infrastructure. Through direct, low-latency fiber connectivity to the UAE's national telecommunications networks, cloud providers, internet exchange points, and regional digital ecosystems, AUH2.2 delivers seamless interconnection, disaster recovery capabilities, hybrid cloud integration, and secure data exchange for enterprise and hyperscale customers. As an integral component of Khazna's expanding Abu Dhabi campus, AUH2.2 reinforces the UAE's position as a regional leader in hyperscale digital infrastructure while supporting national initiatives focused on cloud adoption, artificial intelligence innovation, digital transformation, and long-term economic diversification.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Khazna AUH2.2 Abu Dhabi Data Center: Hyperscale Expansion Hub in UAE |
| Location | Zayed Military City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates |
| Status | Fully Operational Hyperscale Facility / Phase 2 Expansion |
| Commissioning | Operational |
| Total IT Load | ~15 MW to 25 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~15,000 m² (~161,458 sq ft) gross facility footprint |
| Tier Level | Uptime Institute Tier III Certified Design & Constructed Facility (TCCF) / ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II Compliant |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Multi-Tenant Wholesale Hyperscale & Cloud Expansion Colocation Data Center |
City Profile
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| City Name | Abu Dhabi |
| Population | ~1.6 Million (City) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~3.8 Million (Emirate) |
| City GDP | ~$310 Billion USD (Emirate) |
| Per Capita Income | ~$82,000 USD |
| City Tier | Tier 1 Global Hub |
| Key Strengths | Nuclear Power, Sovereign Funding, Strategic Neutrality |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Khazna Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) / Abu Dhabi Department of Energy & Municipal Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Regional EPC Contractors (e.g., McLaren Construction / Laing O'Rourke) |
| MEP Engineering | Specialized Global Mission-Critical Engineering Consultants / Khazna In-House Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral facility featuring dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct dark fiber backhaul to e& (Etisalat) and du telecom networks, and direct interconnection to UAE-IX. |
| Power Infrastructure | High-voltage 33kV utility grid feeds from ADDC, static 2N / Block Redundant uninterruptible power supply (UPS) configurations, automated switchgear, and multi-megawatt emergency standby diesel generator arrays with 72-hour on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~15 MW to 25 MW Total IT Utility Capacity Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / Block Redundant Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency closed-loop chilled water cooling plant, N+2 chillers, variable speed drive CRAH units, hot/cold aisle containment systems, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Private high-bandwidth fiber optic mesh connecting AUH2.2 directly to Khazna AUH1, AUH2, AUH3, AUH4, and DXB campus facilities, offering direct cross-connects and hybrid cloud interconnections. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Grid utility power integrated with Abu Dhabi's clean energy transition initiatives (ENEC Nuclear & EWEC Solar integration). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2019–2020 |
| Construction Start | 2020–2021 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $160,000,000 USD to $200,000,000 USD Facility Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Joint Venture Capital (G42 / e& - Emirates Telecommunications Group) |