Major capacity boost responds to booming demand in UAE’s service industries
Emirates Flight Catering has broken ground on a new AED 160mn (US$ 44mn) laundry facility at Dubai Investment Park, marking a major expansion of its laundry services arm, Linencraft. The move comes in response to soaring demand across the UAE’s hospitality, aviation, and healthcare sectors.
The new site will increase Linencraft’s operational capacity by more than 50%, enabling it to onboard 40 new hospitality clients and create 400 direct jobs. Purpose-built for scalability and resilience, it integrates next-generation laundry equipment with advanced automation that enhances efficiency, reduces manual handling and supports consistent high-volume output.
The facility’s design includes built-in redundancies across key processes to ensure uninterrupted operations, even during peak demand. At the same time, it incorporates energy-efficient systems to minimize environmental impact.
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“Linencraft has long set the benchmark for quality and reliability in the UAE’s laundry sector. This bold investment reflects both the scale of opportunity we see in the market and our determination to lead the industry forward,” commented Shahreyar Nawabi, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Flight Catering.
Linencraft’s new facility is being delivered by ASIA Prime, a leading UAE-based general contracting and construction management firm.
“Our focus is to ensure Emirates Flight Catering’s complete satisfaction by upholding the highest standards throughout every phase of the project. We are honoured to play a part in their continued growth and operational excellence,” remarked Waddah Basmaji, Managing Director, Asia Prime General Contracting.
