Expo City Al Waha Residences 02

About the project

Expo City Al Waha Residences 02 is a residential project within Expo City Dubai, created through the remodelling of former Expo 2020 pavilion buildings into apartments and lofts. Expo City Al Waha Residences Development is developing the 21-building scheme. The project is active, with 61.38% completion recorded on 26 August 2026 and completion scheduled for 30 June 2027.

A residential conversion within Expo City

The project forms part of the wider Expo City Dubai masterplan, which reuses Expo 2020 infrastructure for long-term occupation. Its homes are being created from remodelled country-pavilion buildings, retaining elements of the Expo-built environment while adapting the structures for residential use. Al Waha refers to the large canopies across the courtyards, which shade pathways and outdoor spaces. The setting combines pavilion-derived buildings, landscaped areas and shared courtyards within Expo City. The project covers a total area of 31,489.34 square metres and is located in the Madinat Al Mataar area.

Buildings and project layout

Expo City Al Waha Residences 02 comprises 21 buildings above a full basement level extending across the project footprint. Three buildings are configured as ground floor, first floor and roof buildings. Sixteen buildings are configured as ground floor, two floors and roof buildings, while one building has a ground floor, three floors and roof. The current project data identifies 280 units. The registered building description also includes four commercial spaces alongside the residential component. Basement parking is designated for resident vehicles.

Apartments and lofts

The residential offering includes apartments and lofts. The homes are arranged with open-plan living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings. Views extend towards shaded courtyards and landscaped areas. Bedrooms include built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathrooms and timber finishes. Bathrooms use mosaic tiles and soft lighting. Loft layouts incorporate a central internal staircase leading to two bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper level. These features reflect the conversion of pavilion structures into residential spaces while retaining the project’s courtyard-based setting.

Amenities and outdoor areas

Planned resident facilities include a community gym and fitness centre, swimming pool, parks, children’s play areas and running tracks. The Al Waha canopies shade common courtyards, pedestrian pathways and outdoor spaces across the development. Landscaped areas sit alongside the residential buildings, while the basement level accommodates vehicle parking. The project is integrated with the public spaces and landscaped courtyards of the broader Expo City environment. Its residential buildings are positioned within a precinct shaped by the repurposed Expo 2020 infrastructure.

Expo City setting and connections

The project is located within Expo City Dubai. The nearest Red Line metro station is R76, situated 584 metres from the residences. Greenfield International School is 2.2 kilometres away, and The International School of Choueifat DIP is 4.0 kilometres away. The Expo City setting includes public spaces, landscaped courtyards and the wider masterplan’s repurposed infrastructure. The location places the development within the Expo City precinct rather than as a standalone residential enclave.

Construction progress and scheduled completion

Construction started on 1 July 2025. The project is listed as active, and its completion ratio was 61.38% at the inspection dated 26 August 2026. Completion is scheduled for 30 June 2027. The development programme covers the full basement, the 21-building residential scheme and associated commercial spaces identified in the registered project description. The stated construction timeline places handover after the scheduled completion date, subject to the project’s delivery process.

The developer

Expo City Al Waha Residences Development is the developer of Expo City Al Waha Residences 02. The project sits within Expo City Dubai and is connected to the conversion of Expo 2020 pavilion infrastructure into long-term residential buildings. The development’s form is defined by remodelled pavilion structures, shaded Al Waha courtyard canopies and a mix of apartments and lofts. Its scheduled completion date is 30 June 2027.

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