New e-commerce hub takes shape as Dubai eyes $3.2bn economic boost by 2023

New e-commerce hub takes shape as Dubai eyes $3.2bn economic boost by 2023

A massive new e-commerce hub in the heart of Dubai South's Logistics District is now 20 percent operational as the emirate eyes AED12 billion ($3.2 billion) online retail boost by 2023.

Dubai South announced that work is progressing on phase one of its e-commerce zone EZDubai, which was launched in January 2019 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

It is a key component in Dubai's ambition to consolidate its position as a hub for global e-commerce.

The announcement comes as global e-commerce has come to the fore during the coronavirus pandemic when more shoppers have gone online as bricks and mortar shops were forced to close.

Located next to Al Maktoum International Airport with a direct connection to the Jebel Ali Port, the 920,000 purpose-built