Emaar Properties and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) have unveiled a new residential development at Expo City Dubai, supporting the ongoing transformation of the former Expo 2020 site into a mixed-use urban district focused on sustainability.

The project, Terra Gardens, represents the second phase of the Expo Living masterplan and will comprise 560 apartments and townhouses. The broader development vision includes five residential communities with 3,555 homes, along with retail, office and leisure facilities anchored by Expo Mall.

Emaar said the launch follows strong market interest in the first phase, Terra Heights, and reflects rising demand for housing in new urban growth areas across Dubai. The project is being delivered in partnership with DWTC, which has been leading efforts to convert Expo City into a long-term residential and commercial hub.

Covering more than 450,000 square metres, the Expo Living community will include landscaped courtyards, cycling and jogging tracks, sports and wellness facilities, and access to Expo City’s cultural and business venues.

“Terra Gardens marks the next milestone in advancing the vision for Expo Living as a connected and sustainable community,” said Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Executive Director at Emaar.

The development supports Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan, which emphasises sustainability, green spaces and transit-oriented design. 

DWTC Vice President of Real Estate Development Amer Al Farsi said the launch represents “an important step in shaping the future of Expo City Dubai,” combining residential, commercial and retail components within a single masterplan.

The partnership expands Emaar’s presence in Expo City as part of the broader post-Expo strategy to establish the area as a centre for innovation, business activity and sustainable urban living.