GFH Partners Manrre REIT, a Dubai-based fund specialising in institutional-grade logistics and industrial assets and managed by GFH Partners, has broken ground on a new logistics facility in North Jafza.
GFH Partners Manrre REIT is a co-founded entity formed when GFH Partners agreed to invest in logistics developer Palmon Group’s Manrre REIT at the end of last year.
The project is being built on a 214,000 sq ft site and will feature one of the country’s first high-bay, temperature-controlled warehouses.
With a 144,000 sq ft built-up area, the facility will provide 32,000 pallet positions, 16 loading bays, an FM1 super-flat floor slab, and 15,000 sq ft of modern office space. A rooftop viewing deck will overlook DP World’s Jebel Ali Port.
By building vertically, the design maximises storage capacity and efficiency within the same footprint, while prioritising operational intelligence, adaptability, and sustainability. The asset will directly address the rising demand for premium logistics infrastructure, particularly in high-growth cold-chain and e-commerce sectors.
A groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of the build was attended by Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director of DP World GCC, alongside senior officials and dignitaries.
Construction is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027, with advanced leasing discussions already underway with a leading regional logistics provider. This reflects the growing appetite for high-quality, Grade A warehouse space among operators looking to strengthen their supply chains in the GCC, said the firm.
Kunal Lahori, CEO of Palmon Group and Board Member of Manrre, said the project represents a pivotal shift in how logistics facilities are designed and delivered.
“This development is more than just another warehouse; it marks a strategic leap in logistics design. By building vertically, we optimise finite land resources and unlock efficiencies essential for Dubai’s cold-chain and supply chain sectors,” said Lahori.
“This Grade A facility is where innovation meets necessity, supported by an asset management structure that ensures long-term value for Manrre stakeholders.”
Nael Mustafa, CEO of GFH Partners Ltd., added that GFH Partners is committed to expanding its GCC logistics platform, anchored by the GFH Partners Manrre REIT, “through both strategic developments like this project and the acquisition of mission-critical industrial, distribution, and e-commerce facilities. This development reinforces our confidence in the UAE and GCC as key growth markets and reflects our commitment to delivering long-term value to investors while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global logistics hub.”
