Daikin Middle East & Africa (MEA), a global leader in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) solutions, has officially reopened its renovated Experience Center at its regional headquarters in Jebel Ali, Dubai.

The upgraded facility provides an immersive environment designed to showcase Daikin’s latest HVAC-R technologies, digital solutions, and sustainable building systems. Serving as a collaborative hub for consultants, contractors, distributors, dealers, and industry partners across the Middle East and Africa, the center demonstrates how advanced cooling and climate solutions are shaping the future of connected, resilient infrastructure.

Focus on Digitalization and Precision Cooling

To address growing regional demand for energy-efficient digital infrastructure, the upgraded Experience Center features a dedicated data center simulation zone. The zone highlights precision cooling technologies designed to support operational resilience and business continuity alongside traditional climate control.

Visitors to the center can engage with interactive 3D displays, live product demonstrations, and a dedicated sound experience room showcasing noise-reduction capabilities.

Commenting on the launch, Hasan Onder, President of Daikin Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa Region, highlighted the strategic role of the facility amid the region’s accelerating green transition:

"The reopening of our Experience Center, expanded with new technology experience areas, is an important milestone. It shows how innovation can respond to the changing needs of the region. As industries speed up their digital transformation and the demand for sustainable infrastructure continues to grow, Daikin remains committed to developing smart HVAC-R solutions that improve energy efficiency, support business continuity, and contribute to national sustainability goals."

Nurturing Technical Expertise and Future Talent

Beyond its commercial focus, the Experience Center is designed as an educational platform and knowledge-sharing facility. Through structured site visits for schools and universities, students will receive hands-on exposure to advanced HVAC-R technologies, indoor air quality (IAQ) principles, energy efficiency standards, and sustainable building practices.

Samer Alawiah, Managing Director of Daikin UAE, emphasized the collaborative and educational vision behind the center:

"Innovation creates the greatest value when it is shared. Our Experience Center has been designed as a destination where technology, expertise, and collaboration come together to help shape the future of the built environment. Beyond showcasing innovation, we want this facility to serve as a catalyst for dialogue across the industry, strengthen technical capabilities, support the nurturing of future engineers, and contribute to the UAE's, and the region’s, ambitions for smarter, healthier, and more sustainable communities."

Supporting Regional Sustainability Mandates

Strategically located within Daikin MEA's regional headquarters in Jebel Ali, the facility reinforces the company’s long-term operational commitment to the Middle East and Africa. By integrating indoor air quality enhancement, smart energy controls, and sustainable cooling displays into a single journey, the center aligns with broader regional decarbonization targets and green building mandates.