Khalifa Port &

Industrial
Zone
Diversified. Khalifa Industrial
Zone
Powerful.
Phase 1 of the Khalifa Industrial Zone area will
extend across 137km.2
A wide range of industrial and
economic activities, along with
commercial, retail, recreational
and residential areas will
create a vibrant port city and
thriving industrial zone.
Strategically located midway between
Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab
Emirates, the Khalifa Port and Industrial
Zone (KPIZ) will be a mega-scale
industrial zone and multi-purpose port
with a special economic zone dedicated
to industrial, logistics, commercial,
educational and residential facilities.
This world-class project, developed by
Abu Dhabi Ports Company, is propelling
economic expansion and diversification
for the region.
The Khalifa Industrial Zone will be a
home base for a range of manufacturing,
logistics and industrial activities. ADPC
will establish a world-class infrastructure
for these industrial activities. In
conjunction with the private sector,
ADPC will develop real estate and
business services to spur economic
growth and social development.
Features
First phase area: 137km2
Phased development of
- Basic infrastructure and utility networks
- High, medium & low impact industry zones
- Residential, commercial and educational zones
Industries
KPIZ industry clusters comprise the
following sectors: base metals, heavy
machinery, vehicle assembly, chemicals,
and petrochemicals, building materials,
processed foods, light manufacturing,
trade & logistics, oil & gas equipment,
information & communications
technology equipment and alternative
energy, among others.
Strategic Location. Khalifa
Port
Industrial Gateway.
Khalifa Port will work in
tandem with Jebel Ali port
in Dubai, forming a single
megaport and transport hub.
Khalifa Port will be a state-of-the-art,
efficient gateway for import and export.
Ideally situated between two major
cities and two major airports, the
Khalifa Port will be linked by a nation
wide freight rail line, excellent highway
systems and roadways and utility
distribution networks.
The port will receive all ship sizes,
including the largest container ships and
bulk vessels. Thoroughly extensible, it
will be able to accommodate even larger
vessel sizes, as they are manufactured.
The Khalifa Port will accommodate
a wide range of cargo, including
containers, break bulk, liquid and dry
bulk cargos; it will also feature state-of-
the-art unloading and storage facilities.
Mandated along a five stage phased
development approach, the Khalifa Port
is expected to start early operation by
the end of 2010.
Features
• Offshore multi-cargo port facilities
• Phased development of Port Island,
Approach Channel and Causeway
to Industrial Zone
• Dredging work has begun
• Early operation by end of 2010
• Close proximity to Abu Dhabi
and Jebel Ali International Airports
World-Class. Industrial Zones Khalifa Industrial Zone will be divided
into distinct clusters, each providing
appropriate infrastructures and services
needed to support the activities

World-Scale.
in the zone.

Heavy Industry This zone will be tailored to high

impact industry such as smelters,
Impact Zones concrete production, heavy machinery
manufacture, chemical & petrochemical
plants, pulp & paper mills and food
processing.

Low to Medium Located between residential and

high impact industry areas, this
Industry Impact Zones zone is dedicated to less impactful
industries such as light manufacturing,
food packaging & processing, glass
manufacture and vehicle assembly.

High Technology Zones This zone focuses on technological

industry such as electrical components,
alternative energy, incubator facilities
and research facilities.

Commercial Zones Retail showrooms, office parks, hotels,

leisure facilities, shopping, service
centres and leisure activities enhance
the community for residents, staff and
visitors.

Residential Zones Two vibrant residential communities

provide a dynamic home for people
working in the KPIZ region: New Town
and Workers City. Both residential
One highlight of the industrial zone is the presence of the world’s largest districts provide all of the necessary
requirements for an enriched life,
single-site aluminium smelter, Emirates Aluminium (EMAL). Already under including educational and recreational
facilities, mosques, shopping and
construction, the smelter will produce a capacity of up to 1.4 tons of aluminium
emergency resources.
per year. EMAL will deliver collective benefits to both the port and companies
operating within the industrial zone.
Making the Right KPIZ is the right A business-friendly environment, world-
class infrastructure, strategic location
and excellent quality of life make
environment for Abu Dhabi a great environment

Connections.
for growth.
success:
Business Environment
• Excellent hard and soft infrastructure
• Strategic location between the Middle
East and Asia
• Political stability
• Effective governmental systems and
administration
• Abundant level of energy resources
• Favorable fiscal regime
• Modern ICT and telecommunications
infrastructure
• Favorable IP protection environment
• Financial resources available for
investment

Regulatory
• No taxes on personal and corporate
income, capital gains and sales
• No foreign exchange controls
• Currency stability (pegged to US dollar)
• Open policy on foreign talent

Quality of Life
• Rapidly developing city with residents
from 150+ countries
• Attractive and safe lifestyle
ADPC is dedicated to • High quality of life with entertainment,
cultural, sporting events and tourism
promoting an environment
that will help investors thrive. Key Statistics
Area: 67,340 km2
ADPC will work to provide Population: 1.6 million (39% of UAE)
facilities and services that GDP: US$ 118 billion (70% of UAE)
GDP per capita: US$ 63,000 (3 world
rd

are unrivalled anywhere wide)

Excellent hard and soft infrastructure
in the world.
Regional market size*
Regional GDP: 1.5 trillion
Regional Population: 1.8 billion

* (In U.S. Dollars)

Empowering
Business To Grow.
Abu Dhabi Ports Company
At KPIZ, we are committed
to providing safe and
efficient infrastructures.
We aim to enhance the
well-being of everyone who
lives and works at KPIZ.
ADPC is a master developer of ports
and industrial zones in the Emirate of
To learn more about KPIZ, please visit our website,
www.adpc.ae,
Abu Dhabi. By focusing on developing
or contact us directly:
major infrastructure and service projects
such as KPIZ, ADPC is enhancing
both regional and global economic
development and diversification.
P.O.Box 54477
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 (0) 2695 2000
Fax: +971 (0) 2695 2111
Email: info@adpc.ae