Sheikh Mohammed approves plans for Expo City Dubai masterplan

Dubai approves major Expo City masterplan: New $2.7bn exhibition centre, housing for 76,000 people, 5 distinct zones, DP World HQ and more

Dubai has announced plans for a major expansion of Expo City as it looks towards a new stage of ambitious development in the region.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved a new master plan for Expo City.

The new plan outlines Expo City’s role in spearheading the emirate’s future development and enhancing the emirate’s global stature. The site of the historic 2020 World Expo and COP28, Expo City will serve as a key driver of the emirate’s progress in various sectors.

Expo City Dubai urban plan

Expo City Dubai’s expansion plans firmly establish it as the lynchpin of the city’s growth, offering significant investment opportunities for future-focused entities.

Its proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), positions it as a vital enabler of Dubai’s growth aspirations in critical sectors including trade and logistics, technology and innovation, tourism, business and events.

The plans play a crucial role in achieving the goals of the 2040 Urban Master Plan, in which Expo City is named as one of five key urban centres, as well as the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 which seeks to double the size of the emirate’s economy by 2033.

One of the catalysts of this growth is the accelerated development of the Dubai South area, as the emirate continues to position itself as a leading global hub for trade, investment, business and tourism.

Sheikh Mohammed said: “A decade ago, we paved the way for a new city to rise within Dubai – one that would host the world, drive innovation and sustainability, and propel the UAE into a new era of prosperity.

“Together, as a community, we have been on a remarkable journey, and today we reveal a new chapter in our long-term vision to advance our ambitions.

“The new master plan establishes Expo City Dubai as a hub for pioneers, entrepreneurs and investors, a magnet for innovators, educators and students, and a vibrant, nurturing community for residents and visitors.

“A new global centre at the heart of our city’s growth corridor, Expo City Dubai embodies our vision for the future. It is committed to sustainable development, enhancing quality of life for all and creating an environment where businesses thrive, while honouring our rich heritage and embracing the unlimited opportunities ahead”.

The plan shows five districts designed as an efficient grid system featuring a smart transportation system and a network of green and blue spaces:

• Located to the north of the city, Expo Hills will offer a low-density residential community, while Expo Fields to the south will serve as a model for healthy living, with a school, sports fields and open performance areas

• Expo Business will provide a campus-like environment for the most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses that share Expo City’s commitment to sustainability and human progress, including the Emirates Group’s Ebdaa aviation innovation hub

• The urban-dense Expo Downtown, anchored by DEC, will extend from the metro station to the eastern edge of the site and include the iconic Al Wasl dome, as well as the new floating Terra Gardens, and Terra Tower – a mixed-use high-end hospitality and office tower, which will be the tallest on site

• Linking Expo City to Expo Valley – where construction is already underway – the Expo Forest will offer social amenities, educational spaces and recreation areas embedded in a natural environment and inspired by the 2040 Urban Master Plan

Source : Araibian Bussiness