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The historic Expo 2020 site reimagined as a cultural and residential district.

Expo City

Expo City Dubai is the Expo 2020 site reborn as a mixed-use destination spanning residential, business, culture and entertainment. Located right beside Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Dubai South, it forms part of the Dubai 2040 master plan. +9% growth in six months, with a median of AED 1,900 per sqft. Attractive rental yields: up to 8% for 1BR, lower for villas. Most projects are off-plan with handovers in 2026-2028 and projected capital appreciation of 10-15% by 2027.

Master developer Expo City Dubai (government-owned) Established 2022 (post-Expo) Mangrove · Sky · Avenue · Pulse · Al Waha Residences Mixed-use · cultural-business · freehold
up to 8%
Rental yield (1BR)
~1,900 AED
Median price per sqft
~5 min
Distance to DWC airport
CONNECTIVITY

Where Expo City sits.

Expo City sits on the E311 corridor and directly adjacent to Dubai South, with excellent access to the airport.

Drive times

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)~5 min
Dubai South~5 min
Dubai Marina~25 min
Downtown~35 min

Metro & transport

Red Line · Operational
Nearest station today: Expo 2020 Metro Station (Route 2020 / Red Line)
A metro station that has been operational since 2020 — one of the area's key strengths. The Gold Line, due in 2032, will add further connectivity.

Major roads

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed RoadE311
Expo Road
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE

A full life — without leaving.

Education

  • The master plan includes international schools
  • GEMS Founders School (Dubai South, ~10 min)

Healthcare

  • On-site clinics within Expo City
  • Mediclinic Dubai South (~10 min)

Shopping

  • Expo City Mall — a new shopping mall
  • Souk South (Dubai South, ~10 min)
  • Dubai Outlet Mall (~20 min)

Leisure

  • Al Wasl Plaza — the great dome of Expo 2020
  • Surreal Water Feature
  • Dubai Exhibition Centre + Conference
  • Parks, walking trails and international cultural dining

Landmarks

  • Al Wasl Plaza + the great dome
  • Sustainability Pavilion (Terra)
  • Mobility Pavilion (Alif)
  • UAE Pavilion
THE DATA

The numbers. No fluff.

Expo City is <b>one of the strongest stories within the Dubai 2040 master plan</b> — the historic Expo 2020 site, adjacent to what will be the world's largest airport, and served by an operational metro station. Prices rose +9% in just six months (2026), with a further 10-15% expected by 2027. Most properties are <b>off-plan with handovers in 2026-2028</b> and flexible payment plans.

4–8%
Gross rental yield · city avg ~6.8%
~1,900 AED/sqft
Current price · per sq.ft
13–18 AED per sqft AED/sqft
Service charge · per year
Avg. price per sq.ft · 2023–2026 ▲ +58% over 3 years
2023202420252026
1BR apartment7–8%
2BR apartment5.5–7%
3BR apartment4–5.5%
FIGURES INDICATIVE, NOT A GUARANTEE · AS OF 2026-05-26
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who Expo City suits best.

A strong fit if you're…
  • Buy-to-let investors seeking high yields on 1BR units (up to 8%)
  • Off-plan investors looking at 2026-2028 handovers with flexible payment plans
  • Professionals working in Dubai South / DWC
Look elsewhere if you want…
  • Buyers seeking proximity to Downtown — a 35-minute drive
14 PROJECTS IN EXPO CITY

What's available right now.

Live from the catalog — sorted cheapest first.

OFF-PLAN
Dubai South

Beachfront Gates at Expo City, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
1,173,924 AED
OFF-PLAN
Emaar Properties

Emaar Terra Heights at Expo Living, Expo City, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q1 2029
From
1,400,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Emaar Properties

Terra Gardens at Dubai Expo City, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2029
From
1,550,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Emaar Properties

Emaar Terra Woods at Expo Living by Emaar, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q1 2030
From
1,599,888 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Emaar Properties

Emaar Terra Woods at Expo Living by Emaar, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q1 2030
From
1,599,888 AED
OFF-PLAN
Expo City Dubai

Al Waha Residences at Expo City, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
1,700,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Expo City Dubai

Sky Residences at Expo City, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
1,700,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Expo City Dubai

Expo Valley Views at Expo City, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q2 2029
From
1,820,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Expo City Dubai

Sidr Residences at Expo City, Dubai

1-4 Bedroom Handover Q4 2028
From
1,880,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Expo City Dubai

Mangrove Residences &#8211; Tower 1 at Expo City, Dubai

1-4 Bedroom Handover Q1 2026
From
1,890,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Expo City Dubai

Yasmina Villas at Expo Valley, Expo City, Dubai

4-5 Bedroom Handover Q4 2025
From
6,100,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Expo City Dubai

Al Wasl at Expo City, Dubai

Retail Space Handover Q4 2025
From
6,200,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Expo City Dubai

Maha Villas at Expo Valley, Expo City, Dubai

5 Bedroom Handover To Be Announced Soon
From
13,000,000 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Expo City Dubai

Al Waha Residences 2 at Expo City, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Expo City.

What makes Expo City special?+

The historic Expo 2020 site + an operational metro station + proximity to DWC (5 min) + its standing within the Dubai 2040 master plan. An area with strong capital-appreciation potential over a 3-5 year horizon.

What yield can I expect?+

Rental yield for 1BR: up to 8%. For 2BR: 5.5-7%. For 3BR: 4-5.5%. Projected capital appreciation: 10-15% by 2027.

What is the entry price?+

1BR apartment: AED 1.0-1.5 million. 2BR apartment: 1.6-2.4 million. 3BR apartment: 2.5-4 million. Most projects are off-plan with a 10/70/20 payment plan.

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