Bharat Mart marks new era in UAE-India trade ties

DP World has broken ground on a major new trade hub in Dubai — the Bharat Mart — aimed at boosting global market access for Indian businesses.

The virtual model of the project, unveiled in a ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, marks a major step in strengthening UAE-India trade ties.

Set to open by the end of 2026, Bharat Mart will be both a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace, spanning 2.7 million square feet in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.

It will feature 1,500 showrooms, state-of-the-art warehousing, and facilities for small businesses — with special support for women-led enterprises from India.

DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem says the Mart will play a key role in achieving the ambitious target of $100 billion in non-oil trade between India and the UAE by 2030.

Located 11 km from Jebel Ali Port, 15 km from Al Maktoum International Airport and with convenient access to Etihad Rail, Bharat Mart promises seamless connectivity — linking Indian exporters to over 150 maritime destinations and 300 cities worldwide.

JAFZA, which already hosts more than 2,300 Indian companies, continues to grow its role as a key gateway for Indian trade.

In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohammed and Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, DP World commences construction of Bharat Mart strategic trading hub in Dubai, offering new horizons for Indian businesses. Set to open by the end of 2026 inside JAFZA, the… pic.twitter.com/6VxW6iRi5D

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