AED 100 Million Investment Delivers Local Hosting for 100+ Cloud Solutions, Supporting Dubai Vision 2030
Zoho Corporation has officially opened its first UAE-based data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This move marks a major milestone in the company’s AED 100 million commitment to the region, providing local businesses and government entities with a secure, high-performance environment to host their digital operations.
By housing data locally, Zoho is directly addressing the growing demand for data sovereignty and aligning its infrastructure with the UAE’s National Cybersecurity Agenda. The facilities will serve as the regional backbone for Zoho’s two primary brands: ManageEngine (Enterprise IT Management) and Zoho (Cloud Business Solutions).
A critical highlight of this launch is the CSP Security Standard Certificate awarded by the Dubai Electronic Security Center. This certification is a mandatory requirement for any cloud provider wishing to serve Dubai’s government and semi-government sectors.
Beyond DESC compliance, the data centres meet a rigorous suite of international standards:
- ISO 27001: Information Security Management.
- ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management.
- ISO 27107: Cloud Security.
- CSA STAR Level 2: Advanced cloud security assurance.
The data centre launch follows a year of aggressive growth for Zoho Corporation in the UAE market, driven by a regional shift toward digital-first strategies.
Zoho Brand Highlights (2025):
- Growth Rate: 38.7% year-over-year growth in the UAE.
- Enterprise Shift: 48% growth in upmarket segments.
- Workforce Expansion: Increased local employee count by 35% and expanded the partner network by 29%.
- Business Impact: Over the last 5 years, Zoho has invested AED 80 million to help 7,000+ local businesses digitize.
ManageEngine Brand Highlights (2025):
- Growth Rate: 20% overall growth in the UAE.
- Cloud Adoption: Demand for ManageEngine’s cloud-native tools is growing at 35% in the region.
- Key Sectors: Strongest adoption seen in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), Manufacturing, and the Public Sector.
The new data centres will host over 100 solutions designed to streamline every aspect of modern business and IT operations:
- For Business Operations (Zoho):
- Zoho One: A unified operating system for business featuring 55+ integrated apps.
- Zoho Books: VAT-compliant and FTA-approved accounting software.
- Customer Experience: Zoho CRM Plus, Desk, and CRM.
- Low-Code: Zoho Creator for rapid custom application development.
- For IT Management (ManageEngine):
- Endpoint Central: Unified endpoint management and security.
- ServiceDesk Plus: Unified service management for IT and business teams.
- Site24x7: Advanced AI-driven cloud observability and monitoring.
“With this move, Zoho Corporation will be enabling businesses to store their data locally, strengthening data sovereignty, and supporting the National Cybersecurity Agenda. This will help businesses of all sizes adopt cloud technology for digital transformation in nearly every area of operation, helping Dubai become a leading digital economy.” — Shailesh Davey, Co-founder and CEO, Zoho Corporation
