According to local news reports, the total estimated cost of the facilities will be 47m Dirham (£8.3m) and the projects are expected to be complete by 2017.
The Dubai municipality website stated the abattoir in Al Quoz will provide a “proper and healthy environment for slaughtering process, following all the sustainability standards in abattoir design”, and will be powered by solar energy.
Each plant will feature a 1,800m2 abattoir plus a 300m2 barn for livestock. Building work will also include new roads and service areas for the plants.