Emirates Flight Catering lays foundation stone for Dhs160m laundry facility

Gulf Today

2 days ago

Emirates Flight Catering has inaugurated a new laundry facility with an investment of Dhs160 million at Dubai Investment Park, marking a significant expansion for its laundry services unit 'Linen Craft'.
The new facility will boost Linen Craft's operational capacity by over 50%, enabling it to serve 40 new clients in the hospitality sector and create 400 direct job opportunities.
The new facility is designed for operational flexibility, utilising state-of-the-art automated laundry equipment to enhance efficiency, reduce manual labour dependency, and handle large volumes with consistency and reliability.
It also features integrated backup systems in key operational stages to ensure uninterrupted service, even during peak times, alongside energy-efficient systems to minimise environmental impact.
This expansion comes in response to projections of over 10,000 new hotel rooms by 2027, the UAE's preparations to host major international events, and ongoing expansions at Dubai Airport.
The project is being executed by 'Asia Prime', a UAE-based general contracting and construction management company.
The facility will add a daily operational capacity of 150 tonnes to Linen Craft's existing network, which currently handles 280 tonnes daily across four facilities. It includes two large hospitality-dedicated laundry units with a combined capacity of 142 tonnes daily, plus an independent garment processing unit capable of handling over 28,000 items daily.
Linen Craft is the largest and most reliable laundry service provider in the UAE, serving over 100 clients across aviation, hospitality, healthcare, and corporate fashion sectors. It employs a specialised team of 1,300 professionals, reinforcing its leadership in the industry.