Khazna: Khazna AUH5

Khazna AUH5, located in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), represents one of the UAE’s largest hyperscale-capable data centers, designed for artificial intelligence workloads, sovereign cloud environments, and high-density enterprise deployments. AUH5 incorporates advanced sustainability and energy optimization features, supporting UAE’s Net Zero 2050 vision.

Key Features:

• Facility Type: Tier III+ hyperscale-ready colocation and AI compute facility
• Location: KIZAD, Abu Dhabi – positioned within the UAE’s digital infrastructure corridor
• Total Space: Over 450,000 sq ft of scalable white space across multi-phase construction
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual 2N power distribution with separate utility and backup systems
• N+1 diesel generators with extensive on-site fuel storage
• Rack densities up to 50–60kW, enabling advanced AI/ML clusters

Cooling & Sustainability:

• Liquid cooling-ready infrastructure with N+1 hybrid cooling systems
• Hot/cold aisle containment and AI-optimized airflow
• Target PUE < 1.25, optimized for year-round desert climate operation
• Renewable energy sourcing through UAE’s green grid initiatives

Connectivity:

• Fully meshed with Khazna’s national campus and metro networks
• Cloud-neutral, with on-ramps to AWS UAE, Microsoft Azure UAE North, Oracle Cloud Abu Dhabi, Google Cloud, and G42 Cloud
• Carrier-neutral with redundant meet-me rooms and dark fiber pathways across the GCC

Security:

• Tiered physical security with biometric access, 24/7 armed guards, and anti-ram barriers
• Compliance with UAE critical infrastructure security (CNI) mandates
• Advanced AI-based environmental and intrusion detection monitoring

Certifications:

• ISO/IEC 27001, 22301, 50001, 14001, 9001
• SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II
• PCI DSS
• Uptime Institute Tier III Design & Construction Certified
• LEED Platinum (targeted)

Strategic Role:

• Forms the backbone of Khazna’s sovereign AI training clusters and national hybrid cloud
• Serves hyperscalers, financial services, and global SaaS providers with scalable, compliant infrastructure
• Key Availability Zone supporting disaster recovery and edge compute for Middle East and North Africa (MENA)