Khazna AUH2.4 Abu Dhabi Data Center: Hyperscale Expansion Hub in UAE
Status: Fully Operational Hyperscale Facility / Campus Phase Expansion | Location: Zayed Military City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Project Overview
Khazna AUH2.4 is an advanced hyperscale cloud data center facility forming part of Khazna Data Centers' expanding Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ) City campus in Abu Dhabi. Developed to address the accelerating demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), sovereign digital infrastructure, and enterprise transformation across the Middle East, AUH2.4 provides highly scalable, modular whitespace designed to support hyperscale cloud providers, government organizations, financial institutions, and large enterprises with mission-critical workloads. The facility is engineered to deliver flexible capacity expansion through modular deployment, enabling customers to rapidly scale their IT infrastructure while maintaining exceptional levels of availability, resilience, and operational efficiency. Built to Tier III standards, AUH2.4 incorporates fault-tolerant infrastructure with resilient 2N electrical architecture, redundant utility feeds, high-efficiency UPS systems, and backup generators that ensure continuous operations during planned maintenance and unexpected power events. Advanced chilled-water cooling technology provides efficient thermal management for high-density computing environments while reducing energy consumption and improving overall operational performance. The facility is also designed with Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness, allowing it to accommodate next-generation AI clusters, high-performance computing (HPC), machine learning platforms, and GPU-intensive workloads that require significantly higher rack power densities than traditional enterprise deployments. Comprehensive physical security measures, including biometric access controls, continuous CCTV monitoring, environmental monitoring systems, and advanced fire detection and suppression technologies, safeguard customer infrastructure and ensure secure operations. Strategically connected through high-speed fiber backhaul to the UAE's leading telecommunications operators, internet exchanges, and global cloud platforms, AUH2.4 delivers ultra-low-latency connectivity for hybrid cloud integration, disaster recovery, business continuity, and private network services. As an important component of Khazna's flagship Abu Dhabi hyperscale campus, AUH2.4 strengthens the UAE's digital infrastructure ecosystem, supporting national ambitions for AI innovation, sovereign cloud development, digital transformation, and long-term economic diversification while reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a leading regional hub for next-generation data center services.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Khazna AUH2.4 Abu Dhabi Data Center: Hyperscale Expansion Hub in UAE |
| Location | Zayed Military City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates |
| Status | Fully Operational Hyperscale Facility / Campus Phase 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 & AI Infrastructure Expansion 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 | Closed-loop chilled water cooling plant, N+2 chillers, variable speed CRAH units, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI workloads, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Private high-bandwidth fiber optic mesh connecting AUH2.4 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 | 2020–2021 |
| Construction Start | 2021–2022 |
| 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) |