Expo City Dubai is the transformed permanent legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai, a 4.38 sq km sustainable smart city in Dubai South that retains the original Expo's most iconic structures and converts the wider site into a working city with offices, residences, schools, the Expo City Mall, parks and major attractions. The site hosts the three flagship pavilions (Terra, Alif, Mobility+), Al Wasl Plaza (the central 150m-diameter 360-degree projection dome), the Women's Pavilion, Vision Pavilion, the Dubai Exhibition Centre and hosts year-round events including COP28 legacy programming, Expo City Runs, festivals, concerts and the annual Winter City market.
Quick facts:
Duration 3–6 hours · 4.38 sq km · Ex-Expo 2020 legacy · Year-round events
Did you know?
Expo City Dubai hosted COP28 (the UN Climate Change Conference) in November-December 2023 – with over 83,000 delegates attending, making it the largest COP conference in history and a milestone in global climate action.
Best time to visit:
Cooler months (October–April) for outdoor exploration; evenings offer the dramatic Al Wasl Plaza dome projections and the best lighting on the architectural pavilions.
Where to eat nearby:
30+ on-site restaurants and cafés including international cuisine, food trucks and the Expo City Mall food court; the surrounding Dubai South has additional dining options.
Tip:
Buy the Expo City Pass for discounted entry to all three flagship pavilions (Terra, Alif, Mobility+). Free entry to Al Wasl Plaza and general grounds; free parking available. Many evening events are free to attend.
Expo City Dubai
Expo City Dubai is consistently praised as the most ambitious post-Expo transformation in history. Reviewers love the architectural pavilions, the spacious pedestrian-friendly layout, the variety of year-round events and the sustainable smart-city vision.
What is Expo City Dubai?
The permanent legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai – a 4.38 sq km sustainable smart city retaining the original Expo's iconic structures and converting the site into a working city with pavilions, offices, residences and year-round events.
What are the main attractions?
Terra (Sustainability Pavilion), Alif (Mobility Pavilion), Mobility+, Al Wasl Plaza (central 360° projection dome), the Women's Pavilion, Vision Pavilion and the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
Is entry free?
General grounds and Al Wasl Plaza are free to enter; individual pavilions charge separately or via the Expo City Pass combo.
What's the Expo City Pass?
A combo ticket giving discounted entry to all three flagship pavilions (Terra, Alif, Mobility+) for significant savings.
Where exactly is it?
In Dubai South off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road – about 40 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car; metro access via Expo 2020 Station (Red Line).