Stargate UAE: Massive 5GW AI Data Center Coming to Abu Dhabi
OpenAI, NVIDIA, Oracle partner on groundbreaking AI infrastructure project. First phase live in 2026 with opportunities for regional AI deployments.
Project Overview
Key Specifications
- ►Capacity: 5 gigawatts (5,000 MW) of AI compute power
- ►Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ►Partners: OpenAI, NVIDIA, Oracle, UAE Government
- ►Timeline: Phase 1 operational by Q4 2026
- ►Investment: Estimated $100+ billion over 5 years
This represents the largest AI infrastructure investment outside the United States and positions the UAE as the primary AI compute hub for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia, supporting the UAE AI Strategy 2031.
Technical Infrastructure
| Component | Specification | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA H200 GPUs | 500,000+ units | AI training & inference |
| Quantum InfiniBand | 400Gb/s networking | Ultra-low latency |
| Oracle Cloud Infrastructure | Exascale computing | Cloud services |
| Cooling System | Advanced liquid cooling | 90% efficiency |
| Power Infrastructure | 5GW renewable energy | Sustainable operations |
Strategic Advantages
Geographic Positioning
Central location between Asia, Europe, and Africa provides optimal latency for global AI services. Direct submarine cable connections to 100+ countries.
Regulatory Environment
Progressive AI policies, data sovereignty options, and business-friendly regulations. Special economic zones with 100% foreign ownership.
Energy Infrastructure
Dedicated renewable energy plants including solar and nuclear power. Among the lowest industrial electricity rates globally.
Talent Ecosystem
Direct integration with UAE's 1 Million AI Talents program and partnerships with leading universities for workforce development.
Services & Capabilities
For Enterprises
- • Large-scale AI model training (GPT-5 class and beyond)
- • High-performance inference at scale
- • Sovereign AI cloud options with data residency for government AI services
- • Dedicated AI clusters for enterprise workloads
- • Integration with Oracle Cloud services globally
For Startups & Developers
- • Subsidized compute for UAE-based startups competing for the UAE AI Award
- • API access to latest OpenAI models
- • Development sandboxes and testing environments
- • Technical support and training programs
- • Fast-track access through innovation programs
Business Opportunities
Direct Opportunities
- • AI model development partnerships
- • Compute reselling programs
- • Managed AI services providers
- • Integration and consulting
- • Training and certification
Ecosystem Opportunities
- • Data center support services
- • Cooling and power solutions
- • Security and compliance
- • Network infrastructure
- • Talent recruitment
Implementation Phases
Phase 1 (2025-2026): Foundation - Site preparation and construction - Initial 1GW capacity deployment - Partner onboarding program - Beta access for select customers Phase 2 (2027-2028): Scale-up - Expand to 3GW capacity - Full commercial operations - Regional expansion program - Advanced AI services launch Phase 3 (2029-2030): Full Deployment - Complete 5GW capacity - Global service availability - Next-gen AI capabilities - Quantum computing integration
Access & Pricing
Stargate UAE will offer multiple access tiers:
- ✓Enterprise Reserved: Dedicated capacity with SLAs
- ✓On-Demand: Pay-per-use for variable workloads
- ✓Startup Programs: Subsidized rates for qualified companies
- ✓Academic: Special pricing for research institutions
Early access applications open Q1 2026. Priority given to UAE-registered entities and strategic partners.
Regional Impact
Economic Projections
- ►50,000+ direct and indirect jobs by 2030
- ►$200B contribution to UAE GDP over 10 years
- ►1,000+ AI companies relocating to UAE
- ►10x increase in regional AI compute capacity
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