Dubai Logistics City (DLC) is a part of Dubai World central development. Upon completion it will become the world's first logistics platform with all transport modes. It will be located near Jebel Ali free zone. DLC will have the capacity to turn over 12 million tonnes of air cargo annually, in addition to having its own staff village set in landscaped surroundings with sports and leisure facilities, restaurants, shops and service spreading over 21.5 square kilometres, a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centered on what is to become the world's fourth largest international airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, currently being built 40 kilometres south of the existing Dubai International Airport. Upon completion, DLC will consist of warehouses and plots of land for the logistics business of industry, trade, and distributors. Up to 16 air cargo terminals with an average area of 30,000 square metres will handle cargo. The 21.5 square kilometre Dubai Logistics City is part of the Dubai government's overall 2015 strategy to enhance the emirate's transport and logistics services and capitalise on its geographical location to make Dubai a regional hub for logistics. The DLC is a world’s first and one of its kind. Its first phase will be fully operational in mid-2009 when the first cargo flights are expected at Al Maktoum International Airport. The 25,000 square metre distribution centre at DLC is already completed.
Once operational Dubai Logistics City will have: