DP World has started construction on Bharat Mart, a global B2B and B2C marketplace in Dubai aimed at connecting Indian businesses with international markets.
The project was unveiled virtually to Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai; Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry; and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World.
Set to open by late 2026, Bharat Mart will be located in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) and will cover 2.7 million square feet, with the initial phase spanning 1.3 million square feet.
Bharat Mart enhances trade links
“Dubai’s world-class infrastructure and connectivity make it a vital partner as India expands its global trade. With non-oil bilateral trade surging and over 2,300 Indian companies thriving in Jafza, Bharat Mart will further strengthen the UAE-India partnership by providing Indian goods faster access to global markets,” Sheikh Hamdan said.
The facility will house 1,500 showrooms and more than 700,000 square feet of warehousing, light industrial units, office spaces, and meeting facilities, including dedicated areas for women-led Indian businesses.
The marketplace sits 11 km from Jebel Ali Port and 15 km from Al Maktoum International Airport, with access to Etihad Rail.
This strategic position will connect Indian exporters to 150 maritime destinations and more than 300 cities worldwide through air links.
“Bharat Mart is a transformative project launched by DP World with immense potential and we keenly await its completion. DP World’s efforts around developing the Virtual Trade Corridor between India and UAE will ensure that trade and commerce scales new heights in the spirit envisaged by the India-UAE CEPA. We also appreciate the efforts of DP World in building new dimensions and opportunities that will enable Indian businesses/MSMEs to reach African markets,” Goyal added.
The UAE and India have set a target of $100 billion in non-oil trade by 2030, with Bharat Mart expected to play a significant role in achieving this goal.
“India and the UAE aim to reach $100 billion in non-oil trade by 2030, and Bharat Mart will be a key driver in achieving this milestone. DP World remains committed to enhancing trade by developing world-class logistics infrastructure, unlocking new markets, and supporting sustainable economic growth,” Sulayem said.
JAFZA currently hosts over 2,300 Indian companies, a 15 percent year-on-year increase, after welcoming 283 new Indian businesses in 2024, further cementing Dubai’s position as a global trade hub.
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