DP World Mobilises Logistics for Atlantis Dubai

Dubai’s DP World has signed a major strategic alliance with Atlantis Dubai Resorts to oversee the logistics operations supporting Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, reflecting a bold expansion of its footprint in luxury‑hotel supply chains. Under the agreement, DP World will manage daily deliveries across nearly 7,000 pallets—ranging from perishables and dry goods to specialty items—utilising temperature‑controlled storage, inventory systems and real‑time cargo tracking to ensure seamless operations.

Atlantis Dubai’s supply chain is vast and complex, featuring over 60,000 different products sourced from approximately 70 countries, encompassing gourmet ingredients, merchandise, and essential provisions to serve tens of thousands of guests each day. Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of DP World GCC, highlighted the agility and precision required for logistics in the luxury hospitality segment, saying the partnership “provides hotels with the flexibility and efficiency they need while allowing them to focus on delivering world‑class guest experiences”.

Paul Baker, President of Atlantis at Kerzner International, emphasised that the agreement will boost operational efficiency and support the resorts’ long‑term regional expansion goals. He called the collaboration a “scalable, end‑to‑end logistics framework” that strengthens current operations and underpins future growth ambitions. The arrangement initially covers inbound flows and storage, with both parties exploring the possibility of extending the scope into procurement and broader supply‑chain solutions.

The union underscores DP World’s increasing role within the hospitality logistics sector. Historically known for its marine terminals and global trade operations, DP World has been diversifying into tailored logistics offerings for sectors with high complexity and exacting standards. In line with this broader strategy, the company is also investing US $ 2.5 billion across multiple global projects this year, creating nearly 5,000 new jobs in infrastructure development spanning India, Britain, Ecuador, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Within its hospitality operations, DP World’s collaboration with Atlantis Dubai is far from isolated—it resonates with its overall mission to offer custom‑designed logistics models for intricate operational environments, especially where high‑service expectations converge with supply‑chain complexity.

Meanwhile, DP World is also developing its logistics services in other areas, such as enhancing export efficiency for perishable goods. One example is the “Atlas” service launching in November that connects key Moroccan ports with UK and European terminals, aiming to reduce export times for fresh produce by up to two days and cut carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared with traditional road transport.

DP World’s alliance with Atlantis Dubai has taken shape amid a broader thrust to reinforce its presence across the logistics spectrum—from regional infrastructure projects to specialised supply-chain services for elite hospitality venues. The move affirms the company's capabilities in managing complex supply ecosystems and delivering agile, integrated logistics solutions designed to meet both operational efficiency and sustainability goals.