A £420 million (AED2 billion) hyperscale data centre, developed in collaboration between du and Microsoft, was announced during Dubai AI Week 2025, with Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed in attendance.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, witnessed the announcement of the groundbreaking AED2 billion hyperscale data centre. The facility will be developed and operated by du, the UAE’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, in collaboration with Microsoft.
The hyperscale data centre will be developed in multiple phases, progressively expanding capacity to meet the growing demand. Microsoft will serve as the primary tenant, leveraging the facility’s advanced computing capabilities to support its cloud infrastructure and next-generation digital services.
His Highness said: “The project marks a significant investment in digital infrastructure, reinforcing Dubai’s leadership in adopting the latest technologies, innovations and digital services.”
Sheikh Hamdan added: “Data is the wealth of the future and the foundation of technological progress. We remain committed to supporting local and international companies as we harness technology in innovative ways to benefit our communities.”
