Khazna AUH2 Abu Dhabi Data Center: Hyperscale Colocation Hub in UAE
Status: Fully Operational Hyperscale Facility | Location: Zayed Military City - Abu Dhabi USE
Project Overview
Khazna AUH2 is a major hyperscale data center facility strategically located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, serving as a key component of Khazna Data Centers' flagship campus alongside the adjacent AUH1 facility. Developed to address the rapidly growing demand for cloud computing, enterprise digital transformation, government services, and hyperscale infrastructure across the Middle East, AUH2 delivers highly resilient, modular wholesale colocation space capable of supporting organizations with large-scale, mission-critical IT requirements. Its scalable design enables customers to expand capacity efficiently while maintaining high levels of availability, operational flexibility, and performance. The facility incorporates advanced N+N and 2N electrical redundancy, resilient power distribution architecture, redundant UPS systems, and standby backup generators to ensure uninterrupted operations during maintenance or unexpected infrastructure events. Purpose-built high-density data halls and modular pod layouts enable the deployment of modern enterprise applications, virtualization platforms, private cloud environments, artificial intelligence workloads, high-performance computing (HPC), and data-intensive digital services. Advanced closed-loop cooling infrastructure delivers efficient thermal management while supporting increasing rack power densities and reducing overall energy consumption. Multiple layers of physical security, including biometric access controls, 24/7 surveillance, environmental monitoring, and fire detection and suppression systems, protect customer infrastructure and ensure continuous service availability. Strategically positioned within Abu Dhabi's growing digital ecosystem, AUH2 offers ultra-low-latency connectivity to the UAE's leading telecommunications providers, e& and du, as well as regional cloud availability zones, internet exchange points, and high-capacity fiber networks. The facility also supports hybrid cloud integration, disaster recovery, business continuity, and secure interconnection services for enterprises, government agencies, and cloud providers. As one of Khazna's core hyperscale assets, AUH2 plays a vital role in strengthening the UAE's digital infrastructure, enabling cloud adoption, artificial intelligence innovation, and long-term economic diversification while reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a leading regional hub for secure, scalable, and future-ready data center services.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Khazna AUH2 Abu Dhabi Data Center: Hyperscale Colocation Hub in UAE |
| Location | Zayed Military City - Abu Dhabi USE |
| Status | Fully Operational Hyperscale Facility |
| Commissioning | Operational (Commissioned 2018–2019 / AUH Campus Expansion) |
| Total IT Load | ~13 MW to 21 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~14,000 m² (~150,695 sq ft) gross facility footprint / 12 pod data hall design |
| 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 & Enterprise 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 | McLaren Construction / Specialized Regional EPC Contractors |
| 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 | ~13 MW to 21 MW Total Facility Power Capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / Block Redundant Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop chilled water cooling plant, N+2 chillers, high-efficiency CRAH units with variable speed drives, hot/cold aisle containment systems, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Private high-bandwidth fiber optic mesh network connecting AUH2 directly to Khazna AUH1, AUH3, AUH4, and DXB cluster facilities, offering direct cross-connects and hybrid cloud interconnections. |
| PUE Target | < 1.38 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 | 2016–2017 |
| Construction Start | 2017 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (2018–2019) |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $150,000,000 USD to $190,000,000 USD Facility Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Joint Venture Capital (G42 / e& - Emirates Telecommunications Group) |