Aldar breaks ground on bespoke cold store facility for Emirates Snack Foods
22 May 2025 10:18
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Aldar has commenced construction of a purpose-built cold storage and distribution facility for Emirates Snack Foods (ESF), a leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distributor in the UAE. The project, which also marks a strategic partnership between the two entities, was formally inaugurated at the Make It In The Emirates event.Located in Dubai South's Logistics District, the facility will serve as ESF's regional headquarters and is designed to consolidate its entire cold chain and office operations under one roof. The Grade A structure is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency and expedite product distribution across the UAE.Covering a leasable area of nearly 20,000 square metres, the facility will feature modern racking systems to optimise space usage, specialised insulation and humidity controls to handle a variety of temperature-sensitive products, and an automated warehouse management system to ensure real-time inventory tracking.Jassem Saleh Busaibe, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Investment, commented: 'This build-to-suit project for Emirates Snack Foods highlights our ability to deliver best-in-class logistics facilities tailored to the needs of businesses seeking to scale their operations in the UAE. As we expand our logistics footprint in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we are committed to delivering facilities that meet and exceed global standards.'Feda Saimua, Managing Partner at Emirates Snack Foods, stated: 'Our investment in world-class facilities reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional service to customers, brand partners, and consumers. These new facilities will support our continued growth and enhance service delivery across Food Service, Retail, and E-Commerce channels.'The facility is also designed to comply with Dubai Green Building standards, incorporating energy-efficient cooling systems, sustainable lighting, solar-ready infrastructure, and an onsite ammonia plant for efficient cold storage.
Strategically positioned near Al Maktoum International Airport and connected to Jebel Ali Port via a bounded logistics corridor, the new logistics hub is scheduled for handover in Q4 2025. It will also include state-of-the-art culinary innovation and training capabilities, reflecting ESF's forward-looking approach to operational excellence and workforce development.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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