Dubai, April 16, 2026 — Haiwan Properties, Dubai's premier Chinese-focused real estate consultancy, today announced it has secured exclusive sales and marketing rights for "Silk Road Gateway," a AED 6.8 billion mixed-use development in Dubai South—the emirate's emerging logistics and aviation hub positioned at the heart of China's Belt and Road Initiative regional connectivity.
The 2.4 million square meter project, developed by Dubai South in partnership with DP World, combines Grade-A warehousing, light manufacturing facilities, executive residences, and a dedicated e-commerce fulfillment zone specifically designed for Chinese cross-border retail operators expanding into Middle East and African markets.
"This represents a paradigm shift in how we serve Chinese investors," said the CEO of Haiwan Properties at the project unveiling ceremony. "Historically, our clients focused on residential assets for rental yield or personal use. Silk Road Gateway opens an entirely new asset class—industrial and logistics real estate—with institutional-grade returns and strategic trade corridor exposure."
Key project features attracting Chinese investor attention:
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Bonded Zone Status: 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax for 50 years, and duty-free import/export within the zone
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Aviation-Linked Logistics: Direct airside access to Al Maktoum International Airport (2027 capacity: 160 million passengers, 12 million tonnes cargo)
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E-Commerce Infrastructure: Temperature-controlled fulfillment centers pre-certified for Tmall Global and JD Worldwide operations
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Executive Residences: 3,200 luxury apartments within the development for management staff, addressing a critical gap in Dubai's industrial zones
Haiwan Properties has already secured letters of intent from 14 Chinese logistics and e-commerce companies, including cross-border specialists and state-owned port operators, representing potential pre-sales of AED 1.2 billion.
The consultancy's unique value proposition includes Mandarin-speaking industrial real estate specialists—a rarity in Dubai's logistics sector—and partnerships with Chinese banks for RMB-denominated trade finance facilities.
"Dubai South is becoming the Singapore of the Middle East for Chinese trade," noted the CEO. "Our exclusive mandate positions Haiwan Properties as the essential bridge between Chinese capital and this transformational infrastructure."
Construction begins June 2026, with Phase 1 warehousing operational by Q2 2027. Haiwan Properties plans to host dedicated investor roadshows in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Yiwu—China's e-commerce and logistics capitals—during May 2026.
