Living in Expo City Dubai
The former Expo 2020 site, now a city district where Emaar is building its Expo Living homes.
About Expo City Dubai
Expo City Dubai is the former Expo 2020 site. Google Maps places Emaar's Terra Gardens and Terra Woods on Expo Village Boulevard in Madinat Al Mataar, Expo City Dubai.
Emaar's Expo Living homes here include Terra Gardens, Terra Woods and Expo Living.
Market data: registered sales
What homes in Expo City Dubai actually sold for, from sales registered with the Dubai Land Department. DLD records this area as EXPO CITY.
| Home type | Median sale price | Median rent | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,635,888 | AED 67,500 a year | – | 354 |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,463,888 | AED 94,000 a year | – | 265 |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 3,597,888 | AED 135,000 a year | – | 22 |
Your guide to Expo City Dubai
Buying in Expo City Dubai
- Off-plan apartments and townhouses from Emaar. Ask us which buildings are still selling.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Expo City Dubai
- Ask us for ready rentals nearby in Dubai South.
- Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
- Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.
Investing in Expo City Dubai
- Next to Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo City business district. We check handover dates first.
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
Selling or letting in Expo City Dubai
- We price your unit against the newest Expo Living releases.
- New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Lifestyle and amenities
Expo City
Parks, pavilions and events at Expo City Dubai.
Metro
The Expo 2020 metro station serves the district.
Airport
Al Maktoum International Airport is nearby.
Dubai South
Dubai South is next door.
Getting around
- Al Maktoum International Airport · nearby*
- Dubai Marina · around 25 minutes*
Expo City Dubai FAQs
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- Google Maps - Terra Gardens by Emaar, Madinat Al Mataar, Expo City Dubai
- Google Maps - Terra Woods by Emaar, Expo Village Boulevard
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