Expo City Al Waha Residences is a district of Dubai, 584 m from Expo 2020 Metro Station.
Expo City Al Waha Residences is a residential cluster within Expo City Dubai formed by remodelling buildings from Expo 2020 country pavilions. The name refers to the large ‘Al Waha’ canopies located across courtyards that provide shade to pathways and outdoor spaces. The scheme comprises a defined number of apartments and lofts and is integrated into the wider Expo City masterplan, which reuses Expo 2020 infrastructure.
Expo City Al Waha Residences occupies a plot inside Expo City Dubai and consists of purpose-remodelled pavilion buildings. The development includes a total of 284 apartments and lofts. The architectural approach retains aspects of the Expo fabric and adapts them for residential use: living spaces are designed with floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings, while common courtyards are shaded by the Al Waha canopies.
Key construction partners named for work inside Expo City include ARCO Group and Al Futtaim Contracting, appointed to deliver construction activity in the Mobility and Opportunity districts of the wider development. The redevelopment of Expo infrastructure and associated construction works are scheduled for completion in 2027.
Public transport and road connections position Al Waha Residences within reach of several Dubai landmarks. The nearest metro station is on the Red Line, station code R76; the station is approximately 584 metres from the residences and is described as walkable. Typical driving times quoted from the residences to popular destinations (approximate) are:
These times reflect typical road travel and are presented in the original location notes. On-site residents have basement parking designated for vehicles.
The residential units were created by remodelling country pavilions used during Expo 2020. Unit types include apartments and lofts; loft layouts incorporate a central internal staircase that leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper level. All apartments are described as having bright open-plan living areas with views over shaded courtyards and landscaped areas.
Interior features and finishes documented for the project include:
At a community level, the development provides a mix of resident facilities: a community gym and fitness centre, a swimming pool, parks, children – s play areas and running tracks. Basement parking serves resident vehicles.
The site is part of the broader Expo City Dubai masterplan and the conversion work repurposes Expo 2020 infrastructure for long-term use. Reference materials for the development include the original masterplan and initial concept images, which have been published to enable comparison between early proposals and the realised scheme. It is noted in site material that projects can go through design revisions; the provided images are intended to show the original concepts.
Transactions recorded for units in Expo City Al Waha Residences are published under the Dubai Land Department Open Data directive. At the time of the most recent compilation there are 50 sale transaction records available for the development.
Within the immediate area of Expo City Al Waha Residences there are educational institutions listed in location notes. Two nearby schools cited by distance are Greenfield International School (about 2.2 km) and The International School of Choueifat DIP (about 4.0 km). The residences are set among public spaces and landscaped courtyards that form part of the Expo City environment.
Expo City Al Waha Residences is a retrofit residential address that will appeal to people who prioritise proximity to the Expo City precinct and its programmed cultural and civic facilities. The mix of compact apartments and lofts, together with on-site amenities such as gym, pool and parks, suits residents seeking compact urban homes with easy access to landscaped outdoor areas. The presence of nearby schools and public transport within walking distance also makes the address suitable for households wanting connectivity within the Dubai South area.
What is Expo City Al Waha Residences?
A residential cluster formed by remodelling Expo 2020 country pavilions into apartments and lofts, located within Expo City Dubai and shaded by the Al Waha canopies.
How many units are in the development?
The project comprises 284 apartments and lofts.
What facilities are provided on site?
Documented on-site facilities include a community gym, fitness centre, swimming pool, parks, children – s play areas, running tracks and basement parking for residents.
How close is public transport?
The nearest Red Line metro station is coded R76 and is approximately 584 metres from the residences; it is described as walkable from the development.
The figures below come from registered Dubai Land Department transactions, not from listings. We show the median rather than the mean, so that one-off penthouses do not distort it.
The yearly figure compares the last 12 months with the 12 before them. Calendar years would not work here: the current one is unfinished, so the comparison would understate the change.
| Building | Deals | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| AL WAHA 21 | 56 | 27 028 |
| Al Waha 42 | 53 | 27 561 |
| Al Waha 33 | 36 | 27 343 |
| Al Waha 36 | 24 | 27 166 |
| AL WAHA 9 | 19 | 26 987 |
| AL WAHA 4 | 19 | 27 059 |
| AL WAHA 19 | 19 | 26 998 |
| AL WAHA 13 | 19 | 26 966 |
| Al Waha 30 | 19 | 27 500 |
| Al Waha 37 | 18 | 27 638 |
| Al Waha 25 | 17 | 27 551 |
| AL WAHA 2 | 14 | 26 961 |
Source: Dubai Land Department transaction registry. Prices per square metre, sale transactions.
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