Moro Hub Abu Dhabi Data Center: Sustainable Sovereign Cloud & AI Expansion UAE

Status: Active Development / Expansion | Location: Abu Dhabi Digital Infrastructure Corridor, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Project Overview

The Moro Hub Abu Dhabi Data Center Expansion represents the strategic growth of Digital DEWA's digital infrastructure platform into the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, strengthening the United Arab Emirates' position as a regional leader in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and sustainable digital infrastructure. Developed to complement Moro Hub's internationally recognized solar-powered data center ecosystem in Dubai, the Abu Dhabi expansion is designed to provide secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure for federal and local government entities, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, critical infrastructure operators, multinational enterprises, and hyperscale cloud service providers. The facility is engineered to support sovereign cloud hosting, AI model training and inference, cybersecurity operations, Internet of Things (IoT) data processing, big data analytics, disaster recovery, and mission-critical digital services while meeting the UAE's growing demand for secure data residency and digital sovereignty. Built with a strong emphasis on sustainability, the expansion incorporates 100% clean energy sourcing strategies, energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, intelligent building management platforms, and advanced environmental monitoring to minimize operational carbon emissions. The campus is also designed with liquid cooling readiness, enabling efficient support for high-density GPU clusters, AI workloads, and next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Resilient power infrastructure, redundant cooling systems, advanced fire detection and suppression technologies, and multi-layer physical security ensure continuous availability and operational resilience for mission-critical applications. As a carrier-neutral digital platform, the facility enables seamless multi-cloud connectivity through diverse telecommunications providers and cloud interconnection ecosystems, allowing customers to deploy hybrid and multi-cloud architectures with low-latency access to regional and global networks. By combining sustainable infrastructure, sovereign cloud capabilities, AI-ready design, advanced cybersecurity support, and scalable connectivity, the Moro Hub Abu Dhabi Data Center Expansion reinforces the UAE's national digital transformation strategy and establishes a future-ready platform for innovation, smart government services, and next-generation enterprise computing across the region.

Quick Facts

Field	Value
Project Name	Moro Hub Abu Dhabi Data Center: Sustainable Sovereign Cloud & AI Expansion UAE
Location	Abu Dhabi Digital Infrastructure Corridor, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Status	Active Development / Expansion
Commissioning	Target Delivery 2026–2027 (Phased Expansion)
Total IT Load	Multi-Megawatt Critical IT Power Allocation (Scalable Facility Masterplan)
Total Capacity	Custom-built multi-hall technical whitespace footprint across high-density server environments
Tier Level	Tier III Certified Design and Constructed Facility (Uptime Institute) / Gold Operational Sustainability Certified / ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, LEED Platinum Targets
Project Type	Purpose-Built Government-Grade Sovereign Cloud, High-Density AI Training & Enterprise Colocation Hub

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	Moro Hub
Strategic Infrastructure Partner	TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company) / EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) & Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA)
Construction Contractor	Specialized UAE Mission-Critical EPC & Strategic Technology Partners (e.g., Huawei, Dell Technologies)
MEP Engineering	Moro Hub In-House Engineering Teams & Mission-Critical Technical Infrastructure Consultants
Network Connectivity	Ultra-connected carrier-neutral environment, dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct interconnects to regional telecom operators (Etisalat by e&, du), and direct cloud on-ramps.
Power Infrastructure	Dual high-voltage grid utility connections, static 2N / N+1 fault-tolerant uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt N+1 emergency standby diesel generator arrays with extensive on-site fuel reserve autonomy.

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity	Scalable High-Voltage Substation Primary Power Grid Allocation
UPS Redundancy	2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture
Cooling System	High-efficiency eco-designed cooling infrastructure, cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for ultra-high-density AI racks, and automated BMS environmental controls.
Connectivity	Low-latency optical dark fiber corridors linking Abu Dhabi directly to Moro Hub's flagship Dubai data center campuses, regional sovereign cloud zones, and subsea cable landing stations.
PUE Target	< 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE
Energy Mix	100% Clean Energy procurement strategy aligned with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.

Milestones

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Announcement	Planned / Regional Expansion Strategy
Construction Start	Active Phased Construction / Expansion
Phase 1 Go-Live	Target 2026–2027
Full Buildout	Active Multi-Phase Regional Expansion

Investment Details

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Total Investment	Estimated $100,000,000 USD to $200,000,000 USD Expansion Capital Allocation
Funding	Corporate Capital Expenditure (Moro Hub / Digital DEWA / Capital Allocation)