City of the Future – Live It Now
The UAE's First 15-Minute City
Expo City Dubai is the legacy development born from Expo 2020 Dubai, the world fair that welcomed 24 million visitors over its six-month run. Now transformed into a permanent innovation district, Expo City is a government-backed master community covering 3.5 square kilometres in Dubai South. Designed by the award-winning Amsterdam-based UNStudio, it has been positioned as Dubai’s first 15-minute city, a place where residents can reach every amenity, attraction, and transport link on foot or by bicycle.
Location
Dubai South
Total Investment
AED 25 Billion+
Planned Residents
35,000+
Specialisation
Smart, Sustainable Urban Living
A forward-thinking developer delivering sustainable, smart and innovation-driven urban communities across Dubai
A City Designed from Scratch, with Sustainability at its Core
Unlike most urban developments that retrofit sustainability measures onto existing infrastructure, Expo City Dubai was designed with net-zero and smart-city principles embedded from day one. All buildings within the district are targeting LEED Gold certification, with BREEAM Excellent for infrastructure and WELL Community Gold for health and wellness, making it one of the most comprehensively certified sustainable communities anywhere in the world.
Over 80% of Expo 2020’s existing infrastructure has been retained within the masterplan, including iconic pavilions designed by some of the world’s foremost architects, among them a structure by Santiago Calatrava and the Terra Pavilion, which generates its own electricity through 1,055 solar panels and harvests water from humidity in the air.
Connected, car-light living with world-class infrastructure already in place
Expo City benefits from infrastructure that most new communities take decades to build. A dedicated Dubai Metro Red Line station provides direct connectivity to the wider city, and the district’s road network, cycle paths, and pedestrian routes are already established. Adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport, which is being developed into the world’s largest airport, Expo City’s location will only become more central as Dubai’s development shifts southward.
Residential offerings range from one-bedroom apartments in Mangrove Residences and Expo City Valley to villa and townhouse communities in Expo Valley, catering to a diverse mix of families, professionals, and investors.
Built on Experience and Excellence
Smart City
Sustainability-Led
Government Backed
Metro Connected
LEED Gold Target
15-Minute Living
An early-entry investment with long-term government-backed momentum
Expo City is being developed under the direct mandate of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and is aligned with Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan and its net-zero goals for 2050. This level of governmental commitment provides a degree of development certainty and long-term investment confidence that is difficult to match in the private market.
With properties currently priced at approximately AED 1,547 per square foot, below the Dubai off-plan average of AED 1,824, and over AED 1 billion invested by buyers in 2023 alone, Expo City represents a compelling entry point for investors seeking exposure to Dubai’s future growth corridor at pricing that still reflects the district’s emerging status.
Payment plan
50%
During construction
50%
On completion
FAQs
What is Expo City Dubai?
Expo City Dubai is a government-backed master community developed on the site of Expo 2020 Dubai. It covers 3.5 square kilometres in Dubai South and is being transformed into a permanent innovation district with over 35,000 planned residents.
Where is Expo City Dubai located?
Expo City is located in Dubai South, adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport and directly connected to central Dubai via the dedicated EXPO 2020 Metro Station on the Red Line.
Is Expo City a good investment?
Expo City offers strong long-term investment potential backed by government commitment, established infrastructure, and pricing that currently sits below the Dubai off-plan average. Its proximity to the expanding Al Maktoum International Airport adds a significant long-term growth catalyst.
What types of property are available in Expo City?
Expo City offers a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, townhouses, and villa communities. Current developments include Mangrove Residences, Expo Valley, and Expo Fields.
What makes Expo City different from other communities?
Expo City was designed as Dubai’s first 15-minute city, a community where residents can access everything they need without a car. It combines world-class sustainability credentials, government-backed infrastructure, and a unique cultural and architectural heritage from Expo 2020.
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