Expo City Dubai or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Terra Gardens by Emaar Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
The Heights Country Club & Wellness averages AED 1,491 per sq ft against AED 2,110 in Expo City Dubai, about 29% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Expo City Dubai is AED 1,400,000 at Terra Heights, against AED 6,000,000 at Serro in The Heights Country Club & Wellness.
Closer to Al Maktoum International Airport
The Heights Country Club & Wellness is about 10 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car, against about 20 minutes from Expo City Dubai.
Side by side
| Measure | Expo City Dubai | The Heights Country Club & Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 2,110Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,453 sales | AED 1,491Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 952 sales |
| Developments we list | 3 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,400,000Terra Heights | AED 6,000,000Serro |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 20 minutes | about 10 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 35 minutes | about 30 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Expo City Dubai
- Terra HeightsEmaar PropertiesAED 1,400,000
- Terra WoodsEmaar PropertiesAED 1,596,888
- Terra GardensEmaar PropertiesAED 1,712,888
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
- SerroEmaar PropertiesAED 6,000,000
- Serro 2Emaar PropertiesAED 6,000,000
- SalvaEmaar PropertiesAED 6,762,888
What each area is like
Expo City Dubai
The former Expo 2020 site, now a government-led mixed-use district with its own metro station, a free zone and a growing set of apartment and villa projects. First homes are complete; most new stock hands over 2027 to 2030.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a metro-connected address in the southern corridor
- People working at Expo City, the exhibition centre or Al Maktoum airport
- Buyers who value a government-backed master developer and a walkable plan
- Investors targeting tenants from the free zone and events sector
In its favour
- Own Dubai Metro station on the Red Line's Route 2020 branch
- Legacy Expo 2020 infrastructure already in use: parks, venues and public spaces
- Government master developer; designated the UAE's first Green Innovation District
Worth weighing
- About 35 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 40 minutes to Dubai International Airport by car on Property Finder's figures
- Property Finder's community page showed average listed sale prices in Expo City down 13.6% year on year when checked in November 2026
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar's wellness-themed villa community at the junction of Emirates Road (E611) and Expo Road (E77), about 10 minutes from Expo City and Al Maktoum airport. Off-plan, from about AED 6 million.
Who it suits
- Families planning a move in 2030 or later
- Buyers who want a detached villa with large shared grounds
- People working at Expo City, Dubai South or Jebel Ali
- Buyers who prefer a single established master developer
In its favour
- 7.5 million sq m master plan by Emaar at the E611 and E77 junction
- Wellness centre, clubhouse, lake promenade and beach planned as the community's core
- Ten minutes to Expo City Dubai and Al Maktoum International Airport by Emaar's figures
Worth weighing
- Handover targets are distant: Property Finder lists July 2030 for Salva, and later phases will follow
- Thirty minutes to Downtown Dubai by Emaar's own figure, and no rail link is mentioned in its material
Expo City Dubai or The Heights Country Club & Wellness: quick answers
Is Expo City Dubai or The Heights Country Club & Wellness cheaper per square foot?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,491 per sq ft against AED 2,110 in Expo City Dubai (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo City Dubai or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness, at about 10 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Expo City Dubai. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Expo City Dubai or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness, at about 30 minutes by car against about 35 minutes from Expo City Dubai. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Expo City Dubai and The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Expo City Dubai is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. The Heights Country Club & Wellness is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Expo City Dubai and The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
In Expo City Dubai: Terra Heights from AED 1,400,000, Terra Woods from AED 1,596,888 and Terra Gardens from AED 1,712,888. In The Heights Country Club & Wellness: Serro from AED 6,000,000, Serro 2 from AED 6,000,000 and Salva from AED 6,762,888.
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