Khazna Dubai Silicon Oasis DXB1 Data Center: Hyperscale Colocation Hub in UAE
Status: Fully Operational / Active Phased Infrastructure Expansion | Location: Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) High-Tech Ecosystem, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Project Overview
Khazna Data Centers’ DXB1 facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is a foundational hyperscale colocation hub in the Middle East, strategically positioned to support the UAE’s rapidly expanding digital economy and growing demand for cloud, artificial intelligence, and mission-critical enterprise infrastructure. Delivering 16.97 MW of IT power capacity across approximately 5,800 m² of white space, DXB1 is purpose-built to host global hyperscale cloud providers, sovereign government platforms, financial institutions, and regional enterprises requiring secure, high-availability digital infrastructure. The facility is engineered with concurrent maintainable 2N electrical redundancy and N+1 cooling architecture, ensuring continuous operations, maximum uptime, and resilience for business-critical workloads. Designed to accommodate high-density compute environments, DXB1 supports AI, machine learning, and data-intensive applications while maintaining operational efficiency and scalability. As a carrier-neutral campus, it offers direct access to multiple telecommunications providers, UAE internet exchange points, and cloud on-ramps, enabling low-latency connectivity across the Gulf region and international markets. Path-diverse fibre routes connect the facility to Dubai’s major subsea cable landing stations, strengthening regional and global network resilience. Backed by advanced physical security systems, continuous infrastructure monitoring, and energy-efficient operations, DXB1 serves as a key digital gateway that enables cloud adoption, enterprise transformation, and next-generation AI infrastructure deployment throughout the Middle East.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Khazna Dubai Silicon Oasis DXB1 Data Center: Hyperscale Colocation Hub in UAE |
| Location | Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) High-Tech Ecosystem, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Status | Fully Operational / Active Phased Infrastructure Expansion |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: 2014 / Multi-Phase Modernization & Expansion |
| Total IT Load | ~15.8 MW – 16.97 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~17 MW Total Capacity across 5,800 m² (~62,400 sq ft) whitespace footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified (Uptime Institute Tier III Design & Facility Certified) / ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Hyperscale, High-Density Enterprise Colocation & Sovereign Cloud Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Dubai |
| Population | ~3.7 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~4.9 million (Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman metro region) |
| City GDP | ~USD 115 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 32,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 / Global Alpha City |
| Key Strengths | Global financial hub, logistics & trade gateway, world-class data centers, smart city leadership, AI & cloud adoption, strong regulatory environment, tourism & real estate powerhouse |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Khazna Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), G42, and e& (Emirates Telecommunications Group) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Middle Eastern Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Khazna Data Centers In-House Technical Infrastructure & Critical Facilities Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with dual path-diverse underground fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency optical dark fiber links to UAE carrier exchange hubs, regional subsea cable routes, and local cloud on-ramps. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage utility grid feeds supplied by DEWA, static distributed 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automated switchgear, and standby emergency diesel generator arrays with multi-day on-site fuel reserves. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~17 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N Redundant Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled-water precision cooling plant with N+1 thermal redundancy, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density compute, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access with direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across Middle Eastern and global networks. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Integrated with DEWA high-reliability utility power and UAE national clean energy initiatives (including solar power matching). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2012–2013 |
| Construction Start | 2013 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (2014) |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Campus |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Part of Khazna's multi-billion AED digital infrastructure commitment across the UAE |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Joint Venture Infrastructure Equity by G42 & e& |