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