Expo City Dubai: a vision for the future
Expo City Dubai, the legacy site of Expo 2020, aims to foster sustainable growth and innovation, positioning the city as a global hub for trade, technology and events
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E xpo City Dubai, the site of Expo 2020 and the global hub. This ambitious plan offers new opportunities for businesses, investors and residents, positioning Dubai as a centre for international trade and innovation. STRATEGIC LOCATION AND ECONOMIC POTENTIAL Situated next to Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the world’s largest, and within the logistics corridor connecting to Jebel Ali Port, Expo City Dubai is strategically placed to facilitate global trade. The master plan highlights several key growth sectors, including trade and logistics, technology and innovation, and events. It will offer office space and the opportunity to purchase residential property in the rapidly developing Dubai South area. United Nations’ 28th Conference of the Parties, has a comprehensive master plan aimed at fostering sustainable growth and enhancing Dubai’s role as a A HUB FOR INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY Covering 3.5 square kilometres, Expo City Dubai will create a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, investors, educators
and students, balancing residential, commercial and recreational spaces. The city will retain the architectural elements of Expo 2020 while aiming for new benchmarks in sustainable urban development. Key components of this development include the new global headquarters for DP World and the Dubai Exhibition Centre, which is set to become the largest purpose-built indoor events and exhibitions venue in the region following a AED 10 billion expansion. COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is at the heart of Expo City Dubai’s master plan, with key performance indicators in areas including biodiversity, economic growth, energy use and wellness. The city aims to maintain its net zero targets by
Clockwise from top: Spanning a total area of 3.5 sq km, Expo City will serve as a cornerstone of the Dubai Economic Agenda With myriad dining options, entertainment spaces and retail outlets, the city will create a thriving cultural hub Expo Fields district at the southern gateway of the city provides a blueprint for health living, with an emphasis on sport, sustainability and community engagement
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