The city has been abuzz that the Expo 2020 Dubai site will live on forever as District 2020.
However a few changes have been made.
Plans for Expo 2020’s legacy were first revealed in 2017, years prior to Expo 2020 Dubai inviting guests to experience its 188 pavilions, with many glad that the site would leave a permanent mark on the city.
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And now with news that the spot is being renamed Expo City 2020 and scheduled to open its first phase in September, we are sure you are intrigued as to what the newest city within the city of Dubai will have to offer.
Expo City 2020 will be a clean, green, tech-enabled city of the future driven by sustainability, innovation, education and entertainment.
It sounds like it will be one special place as it hopes to be the blueprint for ‘green’ urban planning around the globe.
Want to know more about Expo City and what to expect on the site? Keep reading for the ultimate guide to Expo City Dubai.
Where is Expo City Dubai?
Expo City Dubai will be exactly where Expo 2020 was. The city will even feature 80 per cent of Expo-built infrastructure.
How do I get to Expo City Dubai?
Expo City Dubai will be reachable by Dubai Metro via Expo 2020 station. Plans are in place for buggies, scooters and bicycles to be the modes of transport used in the zone. Cars will not be allowed in Expo City Dubai.
When is Expo City Dubai opening?
Expo City Dubai is scheduled to open its first phase in September 2022.
Will any of the pavilions from Expo 2020 stay at Expo City Dubai?
Yes, several pavilions will remain. The UAE Pavilion, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion, Woman’s Pavilion, Vision Pavilion, Alif – the Mobility Pavilion and Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion will be at Expo City Dubai. Other pavilions that will still be able to be visited will be reworked versions of the Luxembourg, Australia, Pakistan, India, Morocco and Egypt pavilions.
Are any of the Expo 2020 attractions going to be at Expo City Dubai?
Al Wasl Plaza, the Garden in the Sky observation tower and the surreal water feature will all be able to be accessed at Expo City Dubai.
Will there be any new exhibits?
A new exhibition called Stories of Nations will be present. The Opportunity Pavilion will become the Expo 2020 Dubai Museum.
Do I have to pay to go to Expo City Dubai?
It will be free to enter Expo City Dubai but to visit the attractions there will be a fee. The price of tickets will be announced at a later date.
What else will Expo City Dubai have?
Expo City Dubai will have a 10 kilometre bike track, a 5 kilometre running track and vast amounts of outdoor spaces. Restaurants, entertainment and retail venues will also be part of Expo City Dubai. People will also be able to live in homes in Expo City Dubai and business hubs will also be opening there. It will be the largest space in the world to be fully covered by a 5G-enabled network.
Is Expo City Dubai going to be sustainable?
Expo City Dubai will be fully pedestrianised. Expo City Dubai will be free of single-use plastic and will include more that 1200 LEED-certified buildings. The world’s largest installation of Mindsphere – Siemens’ a cloud technology platform that uses smart metering and sensors to monitor energy consumption and efficiency of power, light, water and climate conditioning systems – will be used at Expo City Dubai.
How is Expo City Dubai putting wellness first?
Expo City Dubai will be the first WELL-certified community in the region with a focus on creating an environment that is positive for health and wellness.
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