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Abu Dhabi Food Hub is the Middle East region's first and largest dedicated food wholesale trade and logistics platform, designed to strengthen the UAE's role in global food supply chains while establishing it as a leading hub for regional food sourcing and distribution.

The 3.3 sq. km Hub is an integrated ecosystem that encompasses all food categories within a single location, thereby becoming the first one-stop-shop trade hub in the region. Central to our mission is attracting global food companies that offer a diversity of products to the regional consumers, while we offer market access to the region for our tenants.

Abu Dhabi Food Hub is designed to support businesses across the entire food trade value chain. Whether you are producing, importing, exporting, wholesaling, distributing, processing, or supplying food products, our integrated ecosystem is built to support your operations and growth.

We cater to businesses operating across the following food categories:

• Fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables
• Dry commodities
• Gourmet and specialty foods
• Meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood
• Dairy products
• Frozen and chilled foods
• Dates and heritage food products
• Gourmet, vegan and/or specialty products

The Hub extends beyond food traders, bringing together logistics specialists, cold‑chain and warehousing operators, value‑added service providers, foodservice companies, and agribusinesses that collectively reinforce and elevate the wider food‑trade ecosystem.

Whether you are expanding into the UAE, growing your regional footprint, or establishing new operations, or looking for a launchpad into new markets, the Hub offers the infrastructure, connectivity and ecosystem to support your business.

Abu Dhabi Food Hub is more than a wholesale market. It is a fully integrated food trade ecosystem that brings together multiple food categories, modern infrastructure, multimodal connectivity, value-added services and digital capabilities within a single destination.

Designed to simplify food trade, the Hub enables businesses to operate more efficiently, access new markets, and benefit from a connected ecosystem that supports growth across the entire food value chain.

Businesses can benefit from:

• Seamless access to local, regional, and international markets
• An integrated supply chain and supporting logistics services
• Temperature-controlled and ambient infrastructure
• Opportunities to connect with buyers, suppliers, and service providers
• Free Zone and Mainland operating capabilities
• Multiple food categories within a single trade destination

Abu Dhabi Food Hub is strategically located within KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi), between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Hub benefits from multimodal connectivity through major highways, ports, three airports and integration with Etihad Rail, providing efficient access to local, regional and international markets.

Abu Dhabi Food Hub offers a range of purpose-built facilities designed for different food trade requirements, including:

• Wholesale food trading pavilions
• Temperature-controlled facilities
• Ambient warehousing
• Complementary Activity Zones (CAZ)
• Cross-docking facilities
• Cold chain infrastructure
• Logistics and support services

Our team will help identify the most suitable solution based on your business requirements.

Yes. Abu Dhabi Food Hub is designed to facilitate both import and export activities through integrated logistics, multimodal connectivity and world class infrastructure that supports the efficient movement of food products across local, regional and international markets.

The Complementary Activity Zone (CAZ) is a dedicated operational facility within Abu Dhabi Food Hub that supports the efficient handling, storage and preparation of food products before they move to market.

Designed to serve both fresh and dry food categories, the CAZ includes temperature-controlled facilities for fruits and vegetables and ambient warehousing for dry goods. Businesses can also carry out a range of value-added activities, including consolidation, repacking, labelling, bundling and order preparation.

Each unit is supported by dedicated marshalling areas, with convenient access to truck parking and dispatch facilities, enabling efficient movement of goods throughout the supply chain.

The CAZ is designed to help businesses streamline operations, improve efficiency, and prepare products for regional distribution and export.

Abu Dhabi Food Hub is developing digital capabilities to complement the physical trade ecosystem and support both domestic and cross-border trade.

The digital platform is intended to help participating businesses connect with buyers and suppliers, manage trade activities, and extend their reach beyond the physical hub.

Yes. Abu Dhabi Food Hub is designed to support both regional and international businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the UAE.

Our team will guide you through the available licensing options, business setup process and operational requirements based on your business model.

Yes. Our team can guide you through the business setup process, including identifying the appropriate facility and operating models and coordinating the relevant licensing requirements.

The applicable license and setup process will depend on your existing business presence, proposed activities and operational requirements.

The most suitable operating model depends on the nature of your business. Abu Dhabi Food Hub offers a range of commercial solutions and our team will work with you to identify the option that best meets your operational and licensing requirements.

No. Abu Dhabi Food Hub operates and enables the food trade ecosystem. It does not directly buy, sell or distribute food products.

These activities are undertaken by the producers, traders, importers, exporters, distributors, retailers and other businesses operating within the Hub.

To become part of Abu Dhabi Food Hub, complete the enquiry form on our website. Our team will contact you to discuss your business requirements, explore the opportunities available, and guide you through the onboarding process.

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