Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, will relocate its Middle East and North Africa head office to Expo City Dubai in mid-2025, occupying 44,000 sqft of office space to become one of the largest tenants in the city.
The long-term lease sees the Swiss-headquartered multinational occupy space across three buildings in what will become the Expo Downtown district. One of five mixed-use districts in Expo City’s master plan, Expo Downtown will provide a bustling, convenient location for entities looking to take advantage of the city’s collaborative and enabling ecosystem, as well as its proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and Dubai Exhibition Centre, set to become the region’s largest indoor events venue.
Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer, Expo City Dubai, said: “As a global industry leader, Nestlé’s decision to relocate their MENA offices to our thriving business ecosystem demonstrates the appeal of Expo City as a place where businesses from all over the world can connect, grow and drive impactful change. We are proud to welcome Nestlé to our innovation- and sustainability-focused community that offers a healthy, balanced environment in which its workforce can flourish.”
Nahla Kamal, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Marketing, and Consumer Communications Director at Nestlé Middle East and North Africa, said: “We are excited to be relocating our MENA head office to Expo City Dubai. This move places us within a dynamic and innovative ecosystem, in a building certified to the LEED standard – reflecting our shared commitment to sustainability. We look forward to working closely with Expo City to create a supportive workplace that enhances the wellbeing of our employees and contributes to the UAE’s ambition and sustainable development.”
One of five urban centres on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Expo City embodies the principles of sustainable urban development, and is the first community in the region to have registered under the WELL Community Standard, which sets a global benchmark for communities that prioritise health and wellbeing.
The announcement further enhances Expo City’s role as a hub for key sectors driving the delivery of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), with the city’s world-class free zone already home to industry leaders such as DNV, DP World, Emirates Group’s Ebdaa innovation hub, Fujifilm and Wio Bank, as well as several startups, SMEs and retailers.
Conveniently connected to regional and global markets and easy to reach by metro and major highways, the city’s walkable, green, family- and pet-friendly environment and proximity to year-round attractions, festivals and activities make it an appealing destination for companies focused on improving employees’ work-life balance and encouraging a more active, healthy lifestyle.