Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, is set to move its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) head office to Expo City Dubai in mid-2025.
The head office will span an impressive 44,000 sq ft, making it 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.
Expo Downtown, one of the five mixed-use districts in Expo City’s master plan, will provide a bustling, convenient location for entities seeking to tap into the city’s collaborative and thriving ecosystem, as well as its proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and Dubai Exhibition Centre, set to emerge as the region’s largest indoor events venue.
Manal AlBayat Chief Engagement Officer – Expo City Dubai
“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, stated that, “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.”
As a pioneering urban center in the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Expo City highlights 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 focus on health and wellbeing.
The new announcement further reinforces 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.
Strategically 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 attractive destination for companies that aim to enhance employees’ work-life balance and foster a more thriving, healthy lifestyle.
