--- title: "Expo City Dubai, Dubai" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/expo-city markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/expo-city.md type: area description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-12 sources: 8 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Expo City Dubai: property and area guide > 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. Facts last verified 12 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Emirate | [Dubai](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai) | | Area type | district | | Tenure | Freehold for all nationalities | | Master developer | [Expo City Dubai](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/expo-city-dubai) | | Also known as | Expo City, Expo 2020 site, Expo Valley, Expo Living | | Coordinates | 24.9609, 55.1507 | | Developments covered | 3 | ## Overview Expo City Dubai is the district created from the Expo 2020 site, next to [Dubai South](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-south) and Al Maktoum International Airport. Its master developer, [Expo City Dubai](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/expo-city-dubai), is a government entity that kept the Expo's permanent buildings, parks and event venues and is adding homes and offices around them. Property Finder gives the site area as 4.38 sq km. The city is a free zone for businesses and has been designated the UAE's first Green Innovation District. The master plan names five districts: Expo Downtown, Expo Business, Expo Hills, Expo Valley and Expo Fields. Residential projects sold by the master developer include Mangrove Residences and Sky Residences (apartments), Sidr Residences (apartments, with a March 2028 handover target on Property Finder), Al Waha Residences (handover in the second quarter of 2027, per the developer), Expo Valley Views (handover 31 October 2029, per the developer) and the villas and townhouses of Expo Valley: Yasmina Villas, Shamsa Townhouses and Maha Villas. Property Finder lists the Expo Valley houses and Mangrove Residences as ready. Emaar is also building here. Expo Living is a joint development between Emaar and Dubai World Trade Centre covering about 450,000 sq m next to Expo City, with mid-rise phases such as Terra Woods priced from about AED 1.6 million and a 65,000 sq m Dubai Expo Mall. Emaar describes it as a short walk from Expo City, and Property Finder lists it under Expo City. Connectivity is better than in most of the southern corridor because the Route 2020 branch of the Dubai Metro Red Line runs to a station at Expo City. By road, Bayut cites access to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Emirates Road (E611) and Expo Road (E77). Property Finder's figures for Sidr Residences are about 20 minutes to Dubai Marina, 35 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 40 minutes to Dubai International Airport. ## 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 ## Highlights - 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 - Five planned districts with apartments, townhouses and villas - First residential phases are complete, so there is finished product to inspect ## Considerations - 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 - Substantial new supply is due between 2027 and 2030 from both the master developer and Emaar's Expo Living - The district is opening in stages: Bayut notes construction is ongoing and the full community opens gradually from 2026 onwards - Post-handover payment plans are common here, which can flatter affordability; check the total commitment - Much of the long-term demand case relies on growth in events, the free zone and Al Maktoum International Airport, all multi-year stories ## Drive times - Al Maktoum International Airport: about 20 minutes - Dubai Marina: about 20 minutes - Downtown Dubai: about 35 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 40 minutes ## Developments in Expo City Dubai - [Terra Heights](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/expo-city/terra-heights): Emaar Properties; Expo City Dubai, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2029; from AED 1,400,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Terra Gardens](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/expo-city/terra-gardens): Emaar Properties; Expo City Dubai, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2029; from AED 1,712,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Terra Woods](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/expo-city/terra-woods): Emaar Properties; Expo City Dubai, Dubai; launched; handover Q1 2030; from AED 1,596,888 (as of 2026-11-13) ## Nearby areas - [Dubai South](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-south) - [Emaar South](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/emaar-south) - [The Heights Country Club & Wellness](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/the-heights-country-club) - [Grand Polo Club & Resort](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/grand-polo-club-and-resort) - [Downtown Jebel Ali](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/downtown-jebel-ali) - [Jumeirah Golf Estates](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-golf-estates) ## Questions and answers ### Does Expo City Dubai have a metro station? Yes. The Route 2020 branch of the Dubai Metro Red Line runs to a station at Expo City Dubai, which makes it one of the few communities in the southern corridor with a rail link. ### Who is the developer of Expo City Dubai? Expo City Dubai, a Dubai Government entity, is the master developer and sells most residential projects directly. Emaar is developing the adjoining Expo Living community jointly with Dubai World Trade Centre. ### What residential projects are on sale in Expo City? In November 2026 Property Finder showed developer stock at Sidr Residences and the Expo Valley Views buildings, plus Emaar's Expo Living phases. Earlier projects such as Mangrove Residences and the Expo Valley villas were listed as ready and sold out of developer stock. ### How far is Expo City from Downtown Dubai? About 35 minutes by car on Property Finder's figures, and about 40 minutes to Dubai International Airport. Al Maktoum International Airport is about 20 minutes away according to Bayut. ### How much does new property in Expo City Dubai cost? Among the developments we cover in Expo City Dubai, prices start from AED 1,400,000 at [Terra Heights](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/expo-city/terra-heights). The highest entry price is AED 1.71M at Terra Gardens. ### What are property prices in Expo City Dubai per square foot? Published figures for Expo City Dubai: AED 2,110 per sq ft for all homes (average sale price per sq ft; Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,453 sales). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our [price per sq ft table](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/data/area-prices). ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 12 November 2026. - [Expo City Dubai: Expo Living residential overview](https://www.expocitydubai.com/en/expo-living/) - [Expo City Dubai: master plan](https://www.expocitydubai.com/en/the-expo-city-dubai-master-plan/) - [Expo City Dubai: Al Waha Residences](https://www.expocitydubai.com/en/al-waha/) - [Expo City Dubai: Expo Valley Views](https://www.expocitydubai.com/en/expo-living/expo-valley/expo-valley-views/) - [Property Finder: new projects in Expo City](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/lp/dubai/expo-city) - [Property Finder: Sidr Residences](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/expo-dubai-group/sidr-residences) - [Emaar: Terra Woods at Expo Living](https://www.emaar.com/en/properties/terra-woods-at-expo-living) - [Bayut: Expo City Dubai area guide](https://www.bayut.com/area-guides/expo-city-dubai/) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/expo-city. 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