Dubai Data Centers Overview

Equinix Dubai Data Centers

Platform Equinix offers an International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Dubai. The Dubai data center provides over 32,000 sq. ft. of colocation space. The data center provides purpose-built, highly specified data centre space with a full range of colocation, interconnection, support and monitoring services.

The UAE, due to its strategic location for connecting the Gulf region to Europe, Africa and West India, is fast becoming the interconnection hub for the Middle East. Equinix data centers are focused on providing a global platform and rich ecosystem to meet the demand for colocation and network exchange services from the whole market, including Content & Digital Media, Cloud & IT Services, Financial Services and Enterprises.

  • Equinix IBX data centers offer resilient and secure world class, network neutral colocation facilities
  • Equinix data centers lead the industry in quality, performance and operational reliability
  • The Equinix IBX Dubai data centers are located in prime locations with excellent communication, transport and airport links
  • The high-quality, advanced design and energy efficiency of the Equinix data centers make them ideal for handling a broad range of requirements

Partner Exchanges in Dubai

UAE-IX, the UAE Internet Exchange, provides Equinix customers with vital peering opportunities to UAE-IX members. UAE-IX is a neutral Internet traffic exchange platform that interconnects global networks and, above all, network operators and content providers. Initiated by the UAE’s Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) and supported by DE-CIX, the world’s largest Internet Exchange, based in Frankfurt, Germany, UAE-IX delivers a highly available local alternative for regional traffic exchange, localizing Internet content.

Featured Ecosystems

Ecosystem Strengths in Dubai

In Dubai, we know that organizations in different industries face unique challenges and have different needs and priorities. The combination of our rich customer base, aggregation of networks and presence in strategic global markets like Dubai creates thriving business ecosystems across key industry segments.

Data Center Financial Services

Financial Services

Equinix’s financial ecosystem offers:

  • Over 75 exchanges and trading platforms
  • Over 450 buy- and sell-side firms
  • Over 100 financial service providers
  • The GUIDE tool to help financial firms quickly understand and visualize the interconnected global financial markets
  • Ability to quickly deploy in the top 16 global financial centers
  • Access to exchanges, trading platforms, market data providers and other enabling partners a cross connect away
  • Over 900 network options to control bandwidth costs
Data Center Cloud & IT Services

Cloud & IT Services

Equinix’s cloud ecosystem offers:

  • Over 300 cloud and 500 IT service providers
  • Base of enterprise customers and carrier MPLS backbones reachable via the Equinix Marketplace
  • Access to over 900 public and private networks to optimize performance and hit latency targets
  • Specialized exchanges for Internet, Ethernet, and mobility
  • Available capacity in 31 major business and population centers across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific
Data Center Enterprise Services

Networks

Equinix's network-rich ecosystem offers:

  • Widest choice of network providers with over 900
  • Ability to leverage the broadest network choice for optimum IT performance, resiliency and cost control
  • Improved performance with providers that deliver low-latency reach to end-users
  • Reduced time-to-market by leveraging direct connections between corporate WAN providers and enterprise, cloud and managed service providers
  • Ability to choose one global infrastructure partner, while retaining flexibility to optimize regional and local network structure
Tech Specs

Dubai IBX Data Center Tech Specs

  • DX1 Dubai IBX Center: ~32,292 ft² (4,095 m²)
    International Media Production Zone(IMPZ)
    Plot No.- P.B.001
    Block  P.B.U.  F90/F91 & F92
    Emirates Road, Dubai, UAE
Power
Equinix IBX data centers are designed with power systems that have built-in redundancy, full Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems with up to N+1 levels or greater, and backup generator systems in the event of a local utility failure. In addition, our teams will work with our customers to custom configure data center installations to accommodate specific requirements.
For individual specs of a particular data center in the London area, please Get in Touch.
Cooling
Our precision HVAC systems cool the most demanding high-power deployments. The HVAC system provides appropriate airflow, temperature, and humidity to provide optimum conditions for equipment operation and to minimise downtime due to equipment failure.
For individual specs of a particular data center in the London area, please Get in Touch.
Security
The physical security of each IBX data center is one of our highest priorities. Each data center utilises an array of security equipment, techniques and procedures to control, monitor and record access to the facility. Some key features include:
  • IBX data centers are manned by onsite security on a 24x365 basis
  • All doors, including cages, are secured with biometric hand geometry readers or access cards
  • A silent alarm and automatic notification of appropriate law enforcement officials protect all exterior entrances
  • CCTV digital camera coverage of the entire site, including cages, with archival system, integrated with access control and alarm systems
  • Motion-detection for lighting and CCTV coverage
  • All equipment checked upon arrival
  • Visitors are screened upon entry to verify their identity, and in shared situations, are escorted to their appropriate locations
  • Shipping and receiving area walled off from colocation areas

Availability of some features vary by IBX facility

For individual specs of a particular data center in the Dubai area, please Get in Touch.

Interconnection
The following Interconnection options and services are available from Dubai:
  • Equinix
    • System – Overhead proprietary cable tray system with multi-tier ladder rack or underfloor traywork
    • Cross Connects – Enables customers to connect to other parties within an IBX data center or IBX data centers on a campus location using copper or fiber services
  • Datamena
    • Internet Exchange (UAE-IX) – UAE-IX is a neutral Internet traffic exchange platform to interconnect global networks
    • IP Transit – provides a bundled IP transit solution for Equinix customers who require a single source solution
    • International Connectivity– Enables customers to connect to DX1 from UAE entry points without landing traffic in the UAE
    • UAE Access– Provides the capability for customers to connect to UAE locations

Availability of some features may vary by IBX data center.

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