The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) announced today the completion of works at the first phase of its Aerospace Supply Chain zone which features 11 facilities and spans a total of 1,291,000 square feet.
This milestone follows great demand from aviation-related businesses seeking to establish their operations at the hub and benefit from its advanced infrastructure and solutions.
“The demand for aviation-related services, particularly MROs, has significantly increased in recent years, and we have seen strong interest from companies looking to establish or expand their businesses at MBRAH. With the future completion of Al Maktoum International Airport, this demand is expected to rise even further,” stated Tahnoon Saif, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub.
Further expansion to include 1.72 million square feet of new facilities
The completed phase within the Aerospace Supply Chain zone, a landside freezone solution, caters to engine shops, component and landing gear MROs, as well as workshop solutions.
Additionally, further expansion is underway, with 1,721,000 square feet of new facilities currently under development. This includes a new facility of the Suppliers Complex—the region’s first vertical aerospace complex—designed to attract startups and SMEs.
Scheduled for completion by Q2 2026, the complex will feature 88 leasable units across three levels dedicated to maintenance service providers, aircraft parts traders, and aerospace and drone companies.
“We are fully prepared to meet the needs of these companies through both our completed and upcoming facilities. At MBRAH, we remain committed to investing in advanced infrastructure and services, in line with our leadership’s vision to solidify Dubai’s position as the capital of aviation,” added Saif.
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Dubai to become leading aviation hub
MBRAH offers global aerospace players high-level connectivity and is a free-zone destination for the world’s leading airlines, private jet companies, MROs and associated industries.
In 2024, the MBRAH continued its strong growth in private jet movements, recording a historic 17,891 movements, a 7 percent increase over 2023, marking the highest-ever private jet activity in Dubai. In December alone, over 2,600 movements were recorded, reflecting a 51 percent increase compared to December 2023. This growth is driven by several factors, including Dubai’s status as a year-round global hub for exhibitions, leisure and entertainment events, business activities, and, most notably, tourism.
Located in and developed by Dubai South, MBRAH is also home to maintenance centers and training and education campuses. It seeks to strengthen engineering industries to foster the emirate’s vision of becoming a leading aviation hub.
