Dubai, UAE - Iron Mountain has opened a 37,000 sq m warehousing and logistics facility for Unilever at the EZDubai Logistics Hub in Dubai South, its first operation of this kind in the UAE.
Dubai South, which calls itself the largest single-urban master development, with a focus on aviation, logistics and real estate, announced the opening on 9 November.
The building now houses Unilever’s warehousing and fulfilment work from across all of its divisions in one place. Iron Mountain runs the site and is described in the announcement as a global leader in information management services, a field that includes warehousing and logistics solutions.
In its role as Unilever’s logistics service provider, Iron Mountain will add value-added services such as co-packing and product set assembly. Bonded and non-bonded warehousing are also being brought together, which the companies said will make the supply chain more efficient and better coordinated.
Drones, automated robotic inventory counting and other advanced automation will be used inside the facility to improve performance, according to Dubai South.
Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of EZDubai Logistics Hub, said: “We are pleased to welcome Iron Mountain’s first warehousing and logistics operation in the UAE to Dubai South. The facility brings together services that support Unilever’s supply chain and adds to the range of logistics capabilities available within our ecosystem.”
“We remain committed to supporting businesses as they establish and expand their operations, providing an entire integrated ecosystem that meets their evolving logistics requirements,” he added.
Ako Djaf, Managing Director, Warehousing & Logistics – MENAT / APAC at Iron Mountain, said: “The opening of our first warehousing and logistics facility in the UAE marks an important milestone in the development of Iron Mountain’s Warehousing & Logistics business in the region. As trusted guardians of what matters most to our customers, we’re committed to building strategic partnerships with companies like Unilever, to unlock new possibilities through innovative, high-efficiency logistics solutions that create long-term value for both businesses.”
“We are proud to support Unilever with an integrated operation that combines warehousing, fulfilment and value-added services, while introducing innovative technologies to further enhance efficiency and inventory visibility. Dubai South provides an excellent platform for this operation, with its strategic location and strong connectivity to the region’s key logistics gateways. We look forward to further developing our Warehousing & Logistics capabilities in the UAE and across the wider region,” he added.
Tenants of the hub can reach Jebel Ali Port directly through a bonded logistics corridor, and the site lies close to Al Maktoum International Airport, so goods can move between air, sea and road, Dubai South said.
The master developer said the district supplies infrastructure and services to companies in logistics, e-commerce, retail and other sectors as they grow their regional and international operations.
In August 2025, Dubai South and Toll Group broke ground on a 25,000 sq m distribution centre with capacity for 30,644 pallets at the master development’s Logistics District.
