Expo City Dubai—formerly District 2020—is the living legacy of Expo 2020 transformed into a futuristic urban district spanning 3.5 km². Designed as a pedestrian-first, “15‑minute city,” it reuses over 80% of the original Expo infrastructure—such as Al Wasl Plaza, Terra and Alif pavilions, Garden in the Sky, and the famed cascading water feature—while adding new residences, offices, parks, schools, and clinics .

This human-centric district is a global model for sustainable living and innovation. Buildings target LEED, WELL, and BREEAM standards and are powered by renewable energy; transportation options include Metro access, cycling and walking paths, and electric buggies, with car-free zones and car parking shifted underground . Wide green and blue corridors, over 230 000 m² of parks, wadi-style water features, and more than 30 000 native trees foster a climate-conscious environment.


As a purpose-built innovation and business hub, Expo City Dubai hosts Grade‑A offices, free‑zone facilities, coworking spaces, labs, and a rich calendar of global events—from COP28 to Asia Pacific Cities Summit—aimed at driving economic growth, R&D and cross-sector collaboration.


Strategically located in Dubai South, just minutes from the Metro, major highways, Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and within 30 minutes of downtown, Marina, and Abu Dhabi, Expo City offers unmatched connectivity for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.


In short, Expo City Dubai is not just a destination—it’s a sustainable, smart, and inclusive urban ecosystem where innovation, culture, community, and commerce converge, setting a powerful example for 21st‑century city-making.