Dubai: Dubai Maritime City, one of DP World's flagship developments, on Friday inaugurated its new Maritime Business Centre 2 (MBC-2), an AED160 million premium commercial tower that expands Grade A office capacity within Dubai's maritime and trade ecosystem. Located in the Commercial District in Dubai Maritime City, the new tower was delivered in 20 months with 78 percent of the space leased before opening, reflecting strong demand for high-quality commercial space in well-connected business districts across Dubai.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Maritime Business Centre introduces a distinctive commercial offering including 125 exclusive premium office units, ranging from 40 to 980 square meters, with waterfront views. The development offers two office categories: fully fitted plug-and-play offices enabling immediate operational readiness and shell-and-core offices that provide tenants with the flexibility to customize their workspace based on operational and branding needs.
The tower also includes a wellness floor with a gym, recreational areas, retail outlets, food and beverage spaces, and 480 parking bays. These facilities include dedicated spaces for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as accommodations for People of Determination. The building features smart systems designed to reduce energy consumption, further enhancing its appeal to environmentally conscious tenants.
Dubai Maritime City's headquarters, along with Jafza's licensing department, have officially relocated to Maritime Business Centre 2. Ahmed Al Hammadi, COO of Dubai Maritime City, commented on the strong pre-leasing demand for the new center, noting it reflects continued confidence in Dubai Maritime City as a strategic destination for maritime and trade-related businesses. He emphasized that as DP World expands into integrated urban and economic zones, projects like MBC-2 demonstrate their commitment to creating high-quality spaces around core infrastructure.
The opening ceremony was attended by several prominent figures, including Abdulla bin Damithan, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation; Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Economic Zones of DP World; Ahmed Alhammadi, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Maritime City; Eng Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of Trakhees, and other senior DP World management.