Name of Client    : Khazna

Budget                 : $300,000,000

Contract Value : $240,000,000

Field Type         : Brownfield

Facility Type : Telecommunications

Sector                 : Infrastructure

Main Contractor: TJames L. William (JLW)/ McLaren Construction

Location         : Abu Dhabi, UAE

EPC Award     : Q3 – 2024

Background

The AUH8 data centre project in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, marks a significant expansion of the existing AUH6 facility. 

Once complete, the development will create the largest data center in the UAE, increasing the site’s total IT load capacity from 32 MW to 62 MW. 

In conjunction with the AUH4 facility in Mafraq, AUH8 will contribute to a combined total capacity of 60 MW, reinforcing the UAE’s digital infrastructure and supporting growing data demands. 

Utilising a modular construction approach, AUH8 will enable accelerated deployment and minimise construction waste. 

The facility will also incorporate adiabatic free-cooling technology to boost energy efficiency and reduce operational costs, aiming to meet industry-leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) benchmarks.

PROJECT SCOPE

The project scope includes a 30 MW data centre incorporating adiabatic free cooling technology.

PROJECT STATUS

As of April 2026, McLaren Construction has confirmed that site works have resumed. Following a temporary suspension, the project completion date is now slated for October 2026 or November 2026.

Project Finance

Khazna Data Centres is the project client.

PROJECT SCHEDULES

Project Announced : Q4 – 2023

EP                                 : Q3 – 2024

Construction                 : Q2 – 2025

Completion                 : Q4 – 2026