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Al Waha Residencesby Expo City Dubai at Expo City

Starting Price AED 1.8M

About The Project

Al Waha Residences at Expo City

Al Waha Residences is an exclusive collection of contemporary homes within Expo City Dubai, created by intelligently remodelling Expo 2020 legacy buildings into a residential setting that feels calm, shaded, and connected. Al Waha Residences in Expo City Dubai is shaped around distinctive canopies, dappled courtyards, and sikkas, so the first impression is not a typical tower arrival, it is a neighbourhood you move through on foot, with greenery and light doing the work.

The homes are planned as 1 bedroom apartments and 2 bedroom apartments, alongside duplex lofts, designed for modern routines and flexible living. Unit sizes are stated from 740 to 2,487 square feet, with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows bringing natural light into the interiors, and select homes noted for 270 degree outlooks. Finishes and fixtures are described as contemporary, balancing elegance with practicality, so the spaces feel polished but still easy to live in.

Al Waha Signature Residences by Expo City in Expo City apartment and duplexes for sale

A defining part of the experience here is the way the community is laid out. The Al Waha canopies create shaded routes through courtyards and sikkas, which changes the day to day rhythm, especially in warmer months. Instead of stepping straight from car park to lift, residents move through a sequence of outdoor pockets that feel softer and more human, with a sense of enclosure and privacy without losing openness. That is also where the project’s link to Expo 2020 becomes a strength, the architecture is not starting from a blank slate, it is being adapted into a lived in residential environment.

Inside the homes, the design leans on light and proportion rather than decoration. The windows are positioned as a major feature across the residences, and the mention of 270 degree outlooks in select units suggests that views and corner orientations are part of the planning. The layouts are described as thoughtfully designed for modern lifestyles, which fits the unit mix, efficient one bed living for couples and professionals, plus larger two bed layouts and loft style homes for residents who want more volume and separation.=

For buyers considering apartments in Expo City Dubai, that structure helps with timing and budgeting, especially when the project is positioned as a long term, future focused neighbourhood rather than a short term launch. It also supports the idea of the homes as a practical base for living, not only a brochure concept.

What sits beyond the front door is also part of the value. The internal environment is described with landscaped parks and leisure areas, supported by a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and jogging tracks. It also gives residents options for a normal weekday, a quick gym session without leaving the neighbourhood, a swim after work, or a run on a track instead of a roadside loop.

The wider district story matters here because Expo City Dubai is framed as a forward thinking urban community at the centre of Dubai’s future. The master plan is described as a link between Dubai Exhibition Centre, Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port, tied to Dubai’s Economic Agenda (D33). That positioning does not change the home itself, but it does explain why the location is presented as meaningful for residents, businesses, and investors, it is a place built around connectivity and long term activity, not a quiet pocket with no surrounding purpose.

Al Waha also stands out for its scale and building form. The residences are described as low rise, with buildings up to three storeys high, which suits the shaded courtyard concept and gives the community a more grounded feel than a typical high rise district. For end users, that can mean a calmer atmosphere and shorter internal circulation, and for investors it can mean a product type that feels distinct within the wider Dubai apartment market. With 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and duplex lofts, expansive glazing, and a setting shaped by canopies and walkable routes, Al Waha Residences in Expo City Dubai is presented as a considered, design led option for buyers who want a future ready community with a softer, more liveable character.

Al Waha – interior and lifestyle

1 - 2

Bedroom Types

50/50

Payment Plan

2027

Handover

740 - 2,487 sqft

Unit Sizes

Gallery

Visual Tour

Amenities

World-Class Living

Yoga & Meditation Areas

Yoga & Meditation Areas

Gym or Health Club

Gym or Health Club

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Kids Play Area

Kids Play Area

Prime Position

Location & Connectivity

Key Distances

  • 30 Minutes to Downtown DubaiDowntown Dubai
    30 Minutes
  • 30 Minutes to Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa
    30 Minutes
  • 15 Minutes to Dubai MarinaDubai Marina
    15 Minutes
  • 35 Minutes to Dubai International AirportDubai International Airport
    35 Minutes

About Community

Expo City

Expo City Dubai is positioned as a forward thinking urban community built around connectivity, sustainability, and a people first approach to planning. Al Waha Residences in Expo City Dubai sits in the heart of this environment, benefiting from a neighbourhood structure that is designed to feel integrated, with daily conveniences, movement routes, and community spaces forming part of the setting rather than being bolted on later.

The master plan is described as a lynchpin between Dubai Exhibition Centre, Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port, supporting Dubai’s Economic Agenda (D33). That gives the area a clear role within the city, a place connected to business, events, and long term growth, while still being planned as a liveable residential district. The language around Expo City also points to world class connectivity and opportunities for residents and investors, which aligns with the idea of owning in a district that is meant to stay active and relevant.

Within the neighbourhood, the character is shaped by shaded courtyards, sikkas, and landscaped outdoor space, supporting a routine where walking feels natural and outdoor areas are part of daily life. For residents, that can mean a calmer rhythm, with leisure and fitness spaces close to home, and for investors it provides a location story that is straightforward to explain, a future focused community with strong links to key hubs and infrastructure.

About Expo City

Flexible Payments

Payment Plan

10%

BOOKING

40%

CONSTRUCTION

50%

HANDOVER

Common Questions

FAQ

The Developer

Expo City Dubai

Expo City Dubai is a government backed master planned district occupying the site created for Expo 2020 Dubai. Rather than dismantling the World Expo infrastructure after the event, Dubai retained major landmarks, transport links and public spaces and began transforming the area into a permanent place to live, work, visit and establish businesses. Expo City officially opened on 1 October 2022.

The wider destination is overseen by Expo City Dubai Authority, which was established under Law No. 14 of 2022. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum serves as Chairman of the Authority, while Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy is its Chief Executive Officer. Ahmed Al Khatib leads development and delivery activities as Chief Development and Delivery Officer.

Residential real estate forms one part of a much broader urban strategy. Expo City also accommodates offices, cultural attractions, education, events, hospitality, public spaces and the Dubai Exhibition Centre, alongside retained Expo landmarks including Al Wasl Plaza, Terra and Alif.

Its residential programme began in 2023 with Expo Valley and Expo Central. From the outset, the emphasis was placed on lower environmental impact, walkability, greenery and neighbourhoods where everyday amenities can be reached without relying entirely on cars. Expo Valley introduced villas and townhouses within a landscape incorporating a nature reserve, lake and wadi, while Expo Central brought apartment living closer to the original Expo site.

That strategy expanded considerably after a new master plan was approved in 2024. The 3.5 square kilometre plan is designed to accommodate more than 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals across Expo Downtown, Expo Business, Expo Hills, Expo Valley and Expo Fields. It also places the district within Dubai's wider southern growth corridor, close to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and the expanding Dubai Exhibition Centre.

This makes Expo City Dubai different from a conventional gated residential community. Homes are being introduced alongside employment districts, major events infrastructure, Metro connectivity and commercial growth, with the long term intention of creating one of the principal urban centres identified within the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.

Expo City Dubai Projects in Dubai

Expo Valley was one of the first residential districts launched under the Expo City Dubai master plan. Its initial phases introduced villas, semi detached homes and townhouses, followed by more defined neighbourhoods including Shamsa Townhouses, Yasmina Villas and Maha Villas. The district is intentionally lower density, with homes arranged around natural landscaping and recreational spaces rather than a conventional urban street grid.

Maha Villas at Expo Valley represents the more spacious end of this offering, with five bedroom homes designed around privacy and the surrounding nature reserve.

Apartment living has developed in parallel. Mangrove Residences was the first cluster launched within Expo Central and consists of three residential towers near Al Wasl Plaza and Jubilee Park. The community includes apartments, larger loft style homes and townhouses, and handovers began from 2026.

LuxuryProperty.com features Mangrove Residences at Expo City Dubai for clients considering apartment and townhouse options within the central district.

Sky Residences followed Mangrove, while Sidr Residences expanded the apartment pipeline around the centre of Expo City. Sidr is positioned within Expo Downtown, close to major architectural landmarks, with handover scheduled from late 2027.

More recent activity reflects the enlarged master plan. Expo Fields now incorporates residential concepts including Al Waha Signature Residences, while Expo Valley continues to grow beyond its original villa neighbourhoods.

The newest major residential chapter is Expo Valley Views. This off plan apartment community extends the nature led character of Expo Valley into one, two and three bedroom residences, with completion scheduled for October 2029. It indicates that Expo City is increasingly mixing apartment living with the greener, lower density qualities originally associated with its villa districts.

Expo City Dubai off plan projects therefore span apartments, townhouses, villas and residential plots rather than a single property type. The greater distinction is the master plan itself: new homes are being introduced into an existing destination with Metro infrastructure, international event venues and established landmarks while the surrounding business and residential districts continue to expand.

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