Jebel Ali Free Zone Opens $11 Million Specialised Chemical Storage Facility
GFH Partners Manrre REIT and Palmon Group have opened an $11 million specialised chemical storage facility at Jebel Ali Free Zone. Spanning 112,000 sq ft, the Grade A hub meets stringent international safety standards and can store 9-10 UN chemical classes, significantly boosting Dubai's regulated logistics capabilities. Completed in a record 12 months, it addresses regional demand from manufacturing, energy, and industrial services, reinforcing Dubai's position as a leading industrial and logistics hub with long-term income secured via a 10-year lease.
GFH Partners Manrre REIT and Palmon Group have officially inaugurated an $11 million specialised chemical storage facility within Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone. This state-of-the-art hub, spanning 112,000 sq ft on a 180,000 sq ft plot, marks a significant addition to Manrre REIT's portfolio, managed by GFH Partners, and strengthens Dubai's strategic position as a regional center for regulated logistics. The inauguration was attended by high-ranking officials, including Abdulla bin Damithan, CEO of DP World GCC.The facility is meticulously designed to comply with stringent international safety and compliance standards, directly addressing the escalating regional demand for certified chemical storage. This demand is primarily driven by growth in manufacturing, energy, industrial services, and third-party logistics sectors. A key feature highlighted by Kunal Lahori, CEO of Palmon Group, is the hub's unparalleled capacity to store between nine and ten different UN classes of chemicals, far exceeding the typical one or two classes handled by most regional warehouses. This flexibility allows tenants to efficiently serve a broader clientele from a single, strategically located site.Remarkably completed in just 12 months and approved by Dubai Civil Defence, the warehouse incorporates three segregated, temperature-controlled chambers, reaching a height of 13 meters. It is equipped with advanced fire safety systems, including ESFR and in-rack sprinklers, ensuring the safe storage of multiple hazard-classified chemicals. With a capacity for approximately 17,400 pallets, nine loading docks, and three loading bays, the facility prioritizes operational efficiency with office space accounting for only three percent of the built-up area. Mohamed Ali of GFH Partners emphasized the facility's alignment with the REIT's focus on resilient industrial and logistics assets, noting a 10-year lease with Safe Logistics for stable income. The hub is poised to significantly enhance regulated supply chains and solidify Dubai's status as a leading regional logistics and industrial powerhouse.
