H.H. Sheikh Mohammed approves new master plan for Expo City

A new master plan has been unveiled for Expo City Dubai, outlining its role in spearheading the emirate's future development.

The site of the historic 2020 World Expo and COP28 will serve as a key driver of Dubai's progress in various sectors.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the expansion plan, which firmly establishes Expo City as the lynchpin of Dubai’s growth, offering significant investment opportunities for future-focused entities.

"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," said Sheikh Mohammed.

"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," he added.

Spanning 3.5 sq km, Expo City Dubai will be home to more than 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals as it develops into a global centre for businesses, investors, homeowners and visitors.

.@HHShkMohd, in the presence of @HamdanMohammed, approves new master plan for Expo City, placing it at the centre of Dubai’s future growth. The new plan outlines @expocitydubai's role in spearheading Dubai’s future development and enhancing the emirate’s global stature.… pic.twitter.com/CzzGEYhoml

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The master plan includes the new global headquarters for DP World and features Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), which recently announced plans to increase the size of its current venue. 

The plan shows five districts designed as an efficient grid system featuring a smart transportation system and a network of green and blue spaces, maintaining the fabric and spirit of the spectacular built environment that hosted 24 million visitors for Expo 2020 Dubai.

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 Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.

The new master plan for @expocitydubai. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/KOnwtTL6If

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 3, 2024