Expo City rendering and construction - in pictures

  • A general view of national pavilions that will be redeveloped into luxury lofts at Expo City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A general view of national pavilions that will be redeveloped into luxury lofts at Expo City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Al Waha residences have been launched and will convert existing Expo pavilions into high-end homes. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Al Waha residences have been launched and will convert existing Expo pavilions into high-end homes. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Expo City Dubai will remain open for events and conferences during the construction work. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Expo City Dubai will remain open for events and conferences during the construction work. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Al Waha apartments will be in the heart of the new Expo City development. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Al Waha apartments will be in the heart of the new Expo City development. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A render shows a duplex loft in the first low-rise residential offering on the Expo City site. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    A render shows a duplex loft in the first low-rise residential offering on the Expo City site. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • Work has begun to repurpose low-rise buildings into 500 luxury apartments and duplex lofts. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    Work has begun to repurpose low-rise buildings into 500 luxury apartments and duplex lofts. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • The first units will be handed over at the end of next year. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    The first units will be handed over at the end of next year. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • The high-ceiling Al Waha homes cost upwards of Dh1.7 million. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    The high-ceiling Al Waha homes cost upwards of Dh1.7 million. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • A render shows how the homes will look alongside Expo landmarks such as the Alif or Mobility pavilion, the Surreal water feature and shaded courtyards. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    A render shows how the homes will look alongside Expo landmarks such as the Alif or Mobility pavilion, the Surreal water feature and shaded courtyards. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • Investors have an option to purchase an entire two-storey building of 10 to 12 homes. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    Investors have an option to purchase an entire two-storey building of 10 to 12 homes. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • The low-rise buildings will open out to winding pathways that criss-cross the community. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    The low-rise buildings will open out to winding pathways that criss-cross the community. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • The UAE’s first 15-minute city will have attractions, parks, offices, transport within walking or cycling distance. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    The UAE’s first 15-minute city will have attractions, parks, offices, transport within walking or cycling distance. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • Infrastructure is already in place with a Metro, road networks, proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    Infrastructure is already in place with a Metro, road networks, proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • A master plan highlighted Expo City Dubai as a centre for pioneers, entrepreneurs and investors. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    A master plan highlighted Expo City Dubai as a centre for pioneers, entrepreneurs and investors. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • The city will welcome more than 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    The city will welcome more than 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • A rendering of the masterplan for the city being built as the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    A rendering of the masterplan for the city being built as the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • A rendering of a living room. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    A rendering of a living room. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • A rendering of the residential spine. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    A rendering of the residential spine. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • A rendering of a penthouse bathroom. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    A rendering of a penthouse bathroom. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • A rendering of an aerial view of an alleyway. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    A rendering of an aerial view of an alleyway. Photo: Expo City Dubai
  • Another penthouse bathroom. Photo: Expo City Dubai
    Another penthouse bathroom. Photo: Expo City Dubai