The Food Processing Sector in KEZAD

The Food Sector in KEZAD is the zone for food processing, storage and distribution activities serving major consumption markets in the region. For regional and global food processing companies looking to serve their markets in the MENA region , the Food Sector in KEZAD offers a wide range of advantages and facilities to set up their operations fast and efficiently.

Infrastructure and Business Ecosystem

KEZAD Group provides unique value propositions for each sector to ensure that clients remain competitive and are able to focus on their business growth. 

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Excellent Connectivity to Source and Consumer Markets

KEZAD's proximity to Al Ain – the zone for fresh produce in the UAE – enables easy access to raw materials required for the food processing industry. Its strategic location between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the two most important commercial hubs in the region, enables KEZAD to connect around 75% of UAE’s population within a 90-minute driving distance along congestion-free multi-lane highways, contributing in 89% of the country’s GDP..

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Reliable Availability of Power, Gas and Clean Water

The Food Processing Sector in KEZAD has been developed with an infrastructure network for all necessary utilities such as power, clean water and piped gas, ensuring reliable and efficient supply for all food processing, storage and distribution activities.

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Efficient Infrastructure for Waste Management

Fully aligned with Abu Dhabi Centre of Waste Management for efficient handling of solid waste, KEZAD Group hosts operational, centralized sewage treatment facilities - reducing the cost of waste management for businesses based there.

Advanced Laboratory Services for Testing and Certifications

KEZAD Group hosts advanced laboratories offering testing and certification services that provide additional value for the businesses in the food processing sector. The reliable, cost-effective and cutting-edge analytical solutions through third-party laboratories help businesses maintain high levels of product quality and safety.

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Essential Products and Services in the Value Chain

KEZAD Group hosts a number of supporting industries such as packaging and printing facilities within the zone, which help improve operational efficiency of businesses in the Food Processing Sector in KEZAD. Specialised logistics service providers in the zone offer cold and cool storage facilities.

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Pollution-free Operating Environment

Located in a pollution-free operating environment within KEZAD, the Food Processing Sector is a multi-phased development offering flexibility to match the requirements of the business. The first phase of the zone has over 2.5 million m2 of land allocated for food processing entities whereas pre-built facilities in KEZAD enable fast setup and project initiation.

Key Advantages

Significant Cost Savings

  • Prime location facilities at the most competitive lease rates
  • The most competitive utility rates in the UAE
  • Substantial tax and duty benefits
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Superior Connectivity and Proximity

  • Easy access to key markets through two global ports, five international airports, multi-lane highways and planned rail, connecting KIZAD Food Cluster with the rest of the UAE and GCC
  • Shared facilities for product testing and certification services
  • Presence of supporting industries such as packaging, specialized logistics services within the zone
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Flexibility of Scale

  • Future-ready development with provisions for expansion and integration with new projects
  • Option to operate for the local, regional and global markets through free zone and domestic economic zone facilities
  • Flexibility in lease tenure and structuring
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Growing Community

  • Multiple residential, community services, leisure facilities within 10 minutes’ drive
  • Multiple on-site staff accommodation facilities are under various stages of planning and development
  • Clustered approach with shared amenities for better planning and leaner development
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Significant Cost Savings

  • Prime location facilities at the most competitive lease rates
  • The most competitive utility rates in the UAE
  • Substantial tax and duty benefits
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Superior Connectivity and Proximity

  • Easy access to key markets through two global ports, five international airports, multi-lane highways and planned rail, connecting KIZAD Food Cluster with the rest of the UAE and GCC
  • Shared facilities for product testing and certification services
  • Presence of supporting industries such as packaging, specialized logistics services within the zone
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Flexibility of Scale

  • Future-ready development with provisions for expansion and integration with new projects
  • Option to operate for the local, regional and global markets through free zone and domestic economic zone facilities
  • Flexibility in lease tenure and structuring
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Growing Community

  • Multiple residential, community services, leisure facilities within 10 minutes’ drive
  • Multiple on-site staff accommodation facilities are under various stages of planning and development
  • Clustered approach with shared amenities for better planning and leaner development
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Growing Market Access

Strategically located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, two of the region's most important economic centres, KEZAD offers an exceptional location and is ideally positioned to serve the key markets in the GCC, Middle East and Africa.

Major Food Re-exports

#1in the MENA

UAE's rank in food sector risk-reward index in the MENA region by Business Monitor International

$100Billion

Estimated value of UAE's food products imports by Ministry of Economy - UAE

10.1Million Tonnes

Food consumption in UAE by 2021 (CAGR of 4.4.% during 2016 - 2021) by Alpen Capital

$5.6Billion

Forecast for retail sales value of packaged foods market in the UAE by 2020 by Alpen Capital

$357Million

Forecast of healthy packed food sales in UAE by 2020 (CAGR of 9.2% during 2015 - 2020) by Alpen Capital

15Million Tonnes

Share of organic, low fat and gluten-free products in packaged foods market by Alpen Capital

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