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Desert Dragon Data Centers

Pioneering Saudi Arabia’s largest Tier III & IV hyperscale data center with 187 MW capacity and cutting-edge sustainability.

ICS Arabia is the main contractor (Design/ Build/ Operate) of Desert Dragon Data Centers delivering a groundbreaking $1.9 billion USD data centers across four strategic locations in Saudi Arabia. This project represents the Kingdom’s most ambitious digital infrastructure endeavor, featuring modular, energy-efficient designs powered by AI-driven optimization. With a phased rollout from 2026 to 2029, the Desert Dragon Data Centers will set new benchmarks for scalability, reliability, and sustainability in the region.

Key

Facts

(All numbers per location)

187MW
total capacity across 4 locations
$1.9Bn
total Capex
$11.6Bn
recurring revenue (2025E-2050E)
1.55
PUE in 50°C ambient conditions
99.982%
uptime (Tier III certified)
30%
OPEX reduction
300
direct / 1,500 indirect jobs created

Scope of Work

Design & Engineering:

  • BIM 3D modeling (CSA+MEPF)
  • Uptime Tier III certification planning
  • Fire/life safety systems (VESDA, inert gas suppression)

Construction & Build:

  • Modular hyperscale halls (850 racks/phase)
  • N+1 redundant power stations (hydrogen-ready)
  • Underground fuel tank installation

Technology Integration:

  • DCIM deployment
  • IoT sensor networks for equipment monitoring
  • Barco video wall integration (126m)

Operational Readiness:

  • Uptime TCCF audits
  • Staff training programs
  • Tenant testing protocols

End-to-end delivery:

  • Site selection/leasing (25-year terms)
  • Government licensing/certification management
  • Temporary facilities setup

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Project Details

Locations:

Riyadh (Al Kharj), Jeddah, Dammam, NEOM

Clients:

XDS Data Centres, Ladun Investment, Life Shield, Go Telecom, Hoshan Group, TCC ICT, GO ICT, Tuwaiq 2030, Meeza

Status:
  • Phase 1: Riyadh (Jun 2026) | Jeddah (Dec 2026)
  • Phase 2: Riyadh (Oct 2027) | Jeddah (Dec 2027)

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Redefining Digital Infrastructure Through Next-Gen Facilities

These cutting-edge facilities form the core of Desert Dragon’s next-generation data center ecosystem, combining scalability with unprecedented energy efficiency to support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.

Hyperscaler Data Halls

The primary capacity drivers supporting 850 racks per module with power densities up to 25kW/rack. Each hall features N+1 redundant power (13.8kV supply), hot aisle containment, and AI-driven cooling, maintaining 26.5°C cold aisles. The modular design allows expansion to 3,000 racks per site without service interruption.

Immersive Cooling Building

KSA’s first dielectric fluid cooling facility, reducing energy use by 45%. The 15 Dual Tanks support 100kW/rack densities with 34.6°C supply temperatures. The system includes redundant pumps and a 10-minute battery backup for high-availability AI workloads.

Administration Building

The operational nerve center houses a 24/7 Enterprise Operations Center with a 126m Barco video wall, 120 workspaces, and dedicated SOC/NOC facilities. The LEED Gold-certified design incorporates ergonomic workstations and executive briefing rooms for mission-critical monitoring.

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