Expo City Dubai residential construction - in pictures

Work is under way at Expo City Dubai to transform the site into a residential community, with the Expo pavilions as a backdrop. All images: Expo City Dubai
Work is under way at Expo City Dubai to transform the site into a residential community, with the Expo pavilions as a backdrop. All images: Expo City Dubai
Expo Valley consists of more than 500 townhouses, three to four bedroom villas and high-end villas, built in a nature reserve
Expo Valley consists of more than 500 townhouses, three to four bedroom villas and high-end villas, built in a nature reserve
The Expo Valley project is adjacent to the Expo site with villas, hiking trails and cycle paths
The Expo Valley project is adjacent to the Expo site with villas, hiking trails and cycle paths
Expo Valley is one of three residential projects due to be handed over in 2026
Expo Valley is one of three residential projects due to be handed over in 2026
A rendering of the plan to build large villas with walking and hiking trails on the former Expo site
A rendering of the plan to build large villas with walking and hiking trails on the former Expo site
A first look at work to build apartments that will overlook the Surreal water feature and Al Wasl Dome
A first look at work to build apartments that will overlook the Surreal water feature and Al Wasl Dome
The residential project is part of the legacy masterplan of Expo 2020 Dubai where buildings are being constructed within the existing Expo infrastructure
The residential project is part of the legacy masterplan of Expo 2020 Dubai where buildings are being constructed within the existing Expo infrastructure
The development is being dubbed as the country's first 15-minute city, where transport, entertainment, homes, restaurants and offices are a short walk or cycle ride away
The development is being dubbed as the country's first 15-minute city, where transport, entertainment, homes, restaurants and offices are a short walk or cycle ride away
Access to the neighbourhood will remain open during construction
Access to the neighbourhood will remain open during construction
The plan for nature trails and walking and cycle paths incorporates a ‘folded earth’ concept, so the view is not blocked by buildings but covered by trees
The plan for nature trails and walking and cycle paths incorporates a ‘folded earth’ concept, so the view is not blocked by buildings but covered by trees
Expo pavilions in the background as mounds of earth are removed to lay the foundations for the residential project
Expo pavilions in the background as mounds of earth are removed to lay the foundations for the residential project
A rendering of the buildings that will be at the heart of Expo City Dubai, about 100 metres from the main attractions
A rendering of the buildings that will be at the heart of Expo City Dubai, about 100 metres from the main attractions
Construction areas have been cordoned off, with pathways and transport links remaining open for the international conferences and sports events that will continue to be held at Expo City Dubai
Construction areas have been cordoned off, with pathways and transport links remaining open for the international conferences and sports events that will continue to be held at Expo City Dubai
A rendering of buildings overlooking the Garden in the Sky observation tower
A rendering of buildings overlooking the Garden in the Sky observation tower
A panoramic view of the Expo site
A panoramic view of the Expo site
Foundations being laid on the Expo City Dubai site
Foundations being laid on the Expo City Dubai site
The car-free zone will encourage a healthy lifestyle, say developers, with walking tracks, cycle paths and hiking trails planned
The car-free zone will encourage a healthy lifestyle, say developers, with walking tracks, cycle paths and hiking trails planned
Apartment buildings with views of the main Expo site are due to be delivered in 2026
Apartment buildings with views of the main Expo site are due to be delivered in 2026