DP World has unveiled the design for its new global head office coming up at Expo City Dubai.

 

Announcing its elaborate plans, DP World said the relocation of its global head office to Expo City Dubai marks the latest milestone in its 50-year journey, as it continues to expand its global supply chain solutions. 

 

Spread over a 37,000 sq m area, the new head office is a nine-storey tower that will be able to accommodate 800 of its staff members and also provide a platform for clients and partners to engage directly with DP World's portfolio – across ports and terminals, marine services, logistics and technology. 

 

The Dubai group said the first two floors are dedicated to engaging external stakeholders and visitors - with space for casual meetings and dining to the highest-level VIP meeting rooms and facilities. 

 

Unveiling the plan, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: "DP World's relocation to Expo City Dubai is a not an isolated project; it is one of many within our overall transformation to become the leading global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions."

 

"Moving to Expo City puts us at the heart of Dubai’s future, while also signifies our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and making trade flow for our global customers," he stated. 

 

"We are confident that our new state-of-the-art home will not only facilitate our continued growth, but also serve as a testament to our dedication to excellence and environmental stewardship. Across our business, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions for customers and partners and this same innovative mindset drives the vision for our new head office," he added. 

 

Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Co-operation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority, said: "As a hub on the 2040 Dubai Urban Masterplan, we are committed to providing an ecosystem for sustainable growth across Dubai’s key sectors, as well as driving meaningful action around some of the greatest challenges of our time. Carrying forward the legacy of Expo 2020, we are delighted to welcome DP World back to our site once again, as together we work towards our shared vision of a better, more sustainable future for all." 

 

Juan Carlos Sahdala, DP World’s Group Chief Planning and Project Officer, said the process of designing its new head office at Expo City Dubai had been an invigorating journey.

 

"Our goal has been to craft a space that harmoniously blends form, function, and sustainability, encapsulating the forward-thinking essence of Dubai's evolution," he noted. 

 

DP World is dedicated to minimising its environmental impact, and the head office will incorporate energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy sources, and eco-friendly building materials. The project will include a sustainable approach to the construction of the building itself, setting a new benchmark for the region, said Sahdala.

 

It includes the use of electric golf carts, which will serve as a means of transportation, allowing convenient travel between different areas of the project site. Both employees and visitors can utilise these carts, ensuring ease of movement within the premises, he added. 

 

Dr Amr El Sabban, Group Senior Vice President, Planning and Project Management at DP World, said: "One of the key features of the building is its status as state-of-the art smart building."

 

"This means that cutting-edge technological solutions are integrated throughout the facility to enhance efficiency, productivity, and connectivity among employees from different departments and locations within the group," he stated. 

 

"The smart building concept encompasses a wide range of advanced systems and solutions. Some of the key components include: energy efficient solutions, building management systems, intelligent elevator systems, and smart audio-video monitoring," he added.-TradeArabia News Service