DBT Bureau
Pune, 18 Jan 2026
Zoho Corporation reported the launch of its data centres in the UAE in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The data centres form a part of an AED 100 million investment in the UAE that the company had announced in 2023. The data centre will host solutions from Zoho Corporation’s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions).
“The opening of our data centres is part of our ongoing investment in the UAE, which remains one of the largest markets in the region for both ManageEngine and Zoho brands,” said Shailesh Davey, Co-founder and CEO, Zoho Corporation. “With this move, Zoho Corporation will be enabling businesses to store their data locally, strengthening data sovereignty, and supporting the National Cybersecurity Agenda. Furthermore, 100+ solutions across Zoho and ManageEngine will enable businesses of all sizes, and government and semi-government organisations to adopt cloud technology for digital transformation in nearly every area of operation, and help Dubai become a digital economy in line with Dubai Vision 2030.”
Growth Momentum of Zoho
Zoho has grown by 38.7% in 2025 in the UAE, and expanded its partner network by 29% in the same period. It has further increased its employee count by 35% last year to serve the needs of its increasing customer base, and expanded into a larger office. The key solutions driving Zoho’s growth are: Customer Experience platform (Zoho CRM, Desk and Zoho CRM Plus), Zoho Books (VAT-compliant and FTA-approved accounting software), Creator (low-code app development platform), Zoho Workplace (communication and collaboration platform), and Zoho One (all-in-one suite of 55+ products).
In the past five years, Zoho has invested AED 80 million in enabling over 7000 businesses in their digital transformation journey through various partnerships, such as those with DET and Dubai Culture. In the past few years, Zoho has seen a steady upmarket growth in the country, 48% in 2025, led by its strong platform capabilities that allow enterprises to achieve faster time to value and lower their total cost of ownership.
Growth Momentum of ManageEngine
ManageEngine has grown by 20% in 2025 in the UAE, led by its continued focus on the enterprise sector. The brand has strengthened its local presence, including through the partner network, to support the increasing adoption of its solutions across both private and government organizations. The key solutions driving the growth are: Endpoint Central (unified endpoint management), ServiceDesk Plus (unified service management) and Site24x7 (cloud-based observability platform).
In recent years, growth in the UAE for ManageEngine has been particularly strong in BFSI, government and public sector, and manufacturing, fuelled by cloud adoption, which is growing at nearly 35% in the region for the brand’s cloud solutions. This trend reflects a broader shift toward cloud-first strategies, as organizations prioritise scalability, agility, and faster innovation.
