UAE Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2026-2031 Featuring Key DC Investors - Core42, du, Equinix, Gulf Data Hub, Khazna, Moro Hub, Pacific Controls, Pure Data Centres, XDS
Dublin, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "UAE Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The UAE data center market size is expected to reach a value of $6.7 billion by 2031 from $2.38 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 18.82%
This report analyses the UAE data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, cooling systems, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments.
The number of data center facilities in the UAE is gradually increasing. The UAE is one of the well-developed markets in the Middle East region, and the country hosts around 37 operational data center facilities spread across several cities including Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, and Sharjah.
At present, the UAE has 18 operational submarine cables; it is witnessing investment in three more submarine cables, which are expected to become operational by 2026-2027. Multiple submarine cables enable high-speed data transmission, decrease latency, as well as meet the increasing demand for broadband and cloud services, which are essential for the UAE digital economy.
For instance, in February 2026, the $700 million WorldLink cable was announced; the cable is slated to connect the UAE to Turkey via Iraq, accounting for a capacity of 900 Tbps and subsequently reducing the Europe-Middle East latency to below 100 ms by bypassing the congested Egypt route. The carrier-neutral system will strengthen AI, hyperscaler, and financial-trading connectivity while reinforcing the UAE's role as a regional digital gateway.
In 2025, retail colocation is projected to account for about 27% of the total market share, while wholesale colocation is expected to retain the remaining 73%. By 2031, the market share for wholesale colocation revenue is estimated to increase to over 91%, with retail colocation revenue will retain the remaining 9%.
UAE DATA CENTER MARKET VENDOR LANDSCAPE
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KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Key Attributes:
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
VENDOR LANDSCAPE
IT Infrastructure Providers
Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors
Support Infrastructure Providers
Data Center Investors
New Entrants
EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS
Existing Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)
List of Upcoming Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)
REPORT COVERAGE
IT Infrastructure
Electrical Infrastructure
Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
General Construction
Tier Standard
Geography
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