Cushman & Wakefield Core Highlights How Reliability, Talent, and Sustainability Drive Gulf Industrial Real Estate's Competitiveness

Core Insights - The UAE's industrial real estate sector is focusing on reliability, infrastructure, and talent as global supply chains shift and costs rise, positioning itself as a resilient hub for long-term efficiency [1][4] - Occupiers are prioritizing reliability and efficiency over merely seeking the lowest costs, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering competitive rent levels in the US$5-10 per square foot range [2][3] - The integrated ecosystem model of KEZAD Group clusters suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, enhancing cost efficiency and resilience in supply chains [4][5] Investment Trends - Institutional investors are increasingly entering the logistics and industrial market with a focus on sustainable development, incorporating advanced technologies and smart building systems [6] - Companies are seeking long-term efficiency, energy stability, digital readiness, and speed to market, areas where the UAE excels despite not competing on headline costs with emerging Asian markets [6]