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Expo City Dubai
B uilding on the powerful legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai and the global momentum of hosting COP28 UAE in 2023, Expo City Dubai is now evolving into “a vibrant community, dedicated to sustainable development, enhancing quality of life and creating an environment where businesses thrive," says Sholto Douglas-Home. From the outset, the city was guided by the belief that a broad coalition of people, including residents, businesses, visitors and partners, can work together to drive purposeful progress, he explains. That ethos, central to the World Expo movement, permeates every facet of the city’s master plan. Today, with a growing roster of multinational businesses and a steady flow of visitors drawn to its cultural attractions, Expo City is emerging as one of the most ambitious urban regeneration projects of a generation. Rethinking the principles of a modern city As a young and growing destination, the destination has a unique opportunity to tackle traditional urban challenges from the outset with its people-centric approach, robust infrastructure and care for the environment, says Douglas-Home. Unlike many mature cities confined by legacy constraints, it has been designed from the ground up with clarity of purpose: to demonstrate how connectivity, sustainability and liveability can work in harmony. Expo City Dubai’s master plan, unveiled in 2024, outlines a clear vision as a “fully integrated city designed for connectivity, walkability and sustainability”, he adds. Five districts are arranged in a highly efficient grid system, supported by smart transportation, a network of green spaces, and clear performance indicators
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A city ready for tomorrow
Dubai is showing the world what is possible with Expo City – a model for sustainable, connected, future-focused urban living, explains Sholto Douglas-Home , Chief Sales and Marcomms Officer, Expo City Dubai
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