Abu Dhabi Food Hub, the integrated food trade and logistics platform developed by AD Ports Group, has signed an agreement with Axione Development to develop advanced cold chain infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.
Under the agreement, Axione Development will establish a dedicated cold chain facility on a 37,000-square-meter plot under a 50-year land lease arrangement within Abu Dhabi Food Hub.
The facility is designed to support the broader ecosystem of traders, distributors, and businesses operating within the integrated wholesale marketplace.
The project will serve as a key enabling infrastructure component for the wider food trade ecosystem, strengthening cold storage and logistics capabilities for wholesale distribution, value-added food services, and regional supply chain operations.
Abdulla Al Hameli, Chief Executive Officer of Economic Cities and Free Zones at AD Ports Group, said that, “The agreement with Axione Development supports the UAE’s long-term objectives through investments in infrastructure, diversified trade corridors, and collaboration between the public and private sectors. Within this wider vision, Abu Dhabi Food Hub represents how national priorities can be translated into practical market infrastructure that supports the efficient movement, storage, and trade of food products.”
The agreement highlights continued momentum in the development of Abu Dhabi Food Hub’s next-generation wholesale market ecosystem, which integrates logistics, warehousing, wholesale trade, distribution, and digital solutions within a unified platform aimed at improving the efficiency and resilience of regional food supply chains.
The latest agreement also reflects growing customer and investor confidence in the project as construction activities continue and the development moves toward operational readiness by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Jens Michel Chief Executive Officer Abu Dhabi Food Hub
“Our objective is to build an ecosystem where traders and supply chain partners can operate with greater efficiency, reliability, and access to modern infrastructure. This agreement with Axione Development reinforces the growing market demand for purpose-built facilities that support the evolving needs of regional and global food trade.”
Mikhail Zarkhi, Managing Partner of Axione Development, emphasized that, “Through this project, we aim to support food trade with efficient and reliable infrastructure capabilities that enable business growth, strengthen supply continuity, and contribute to a more resilient food ecosystem.”
Strategically located within KEZAD between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Abu Dhabi Food Hub is positioned to become a major regional gateway for food trade, connecting international supply networks with growing regional demand through integrated logistics infrastructure and a collaborative commercial ecosystem.
