Turner & Townsend has been selected to provide project and cost management services for a major hyperscale data centre development in Dubai, set to enhance the UAE telecom operator du’s data centre capabilities and expand hyperscale cloud infrastructure in the region.
The facility, located on a 20,000-square-metre greenfield site, is designed as a high-tech hub with a strong focus on resilience, scalability, and energy efficiency. The project is also targeting LEED Gold sustainability certification, underscoring a commitment to green building standards.
Once complete, the data centre is expected to solidify the UAE’s position as a leader in global digital infrastructure and bolster its ambition to serve as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and advanced digital services.
Ajay Mangara, Data Centre Lead for the UAE at Turner & Townsend, described the appointment as a milestone project:
“We are thrilled to manage this groundbreaking hyperscale data centre for du. It is a landmark development that will shape the future of digital infrastructure in the region.”
He added that the firm will leverage its global expertise in complex data centre delivery to ensure world-class execution, building a strong partnership with du in bringing its vision to life.
