Expo City Dubai off-plan price per sqft: AED 1,928
Off-plan property in Expo City Dubai is asking a median AED 1,928 per sqft as of July 2026, 5% below the Dubai-wide off-plan median of AED 2,021. The middle half of 138 priced unit records sits between AED 1,883 and AED 2,129 per sqft, across 19 projects with published inventory.
The median asking price is AED 2.83M for a 1,472 sqft unit; 1 br units start around AED 1.65M.
Payment plans here typically ask 10% on booking and 69% in total before handover; 53% of plans carry a post-handover component.
Handover is concentrated in 2029, when 9 of the tracked projects are scheduled to complete.
Where the prices sit
AED per sqft of built-up area, from asking prices published for individual units and unit types. 91 of the 138 records are individual units with a listed price and size; the rest are unit-type starting prices. Outliers beyond plausible bounds are excluded, see methodology.
By bedroom count
| Type | Units | Median AED/sqft | p25 to p75 | Median price | Median size | Entry (p25 price) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 27 | 2,175 | 1,910 to 2,196 | AED 1,692,000 | 765 sqft | AED 1,651,388 |
| 2 BR | 62 | 1,920 | 1,874 to 2,065 | AED 2,635,500 | 1,406 sqft | AED 2,580,000 |
| 3 BR | 41 | 1,930 | 1,895 to 2,083 | AED 3,558,888 | 1,820 sqft | AED 3,485,000 |
| 5 BR | 6 | 1,423 | 1,151 to 1,679 | AED 13,000,000 | 9,427 sqft | AED 13,000,000 |
By property type (median AED/sqft): Apartment 1,930 (126), Villa 1,423 (6), Townhouse 1,915 (4).
Payment plan norms
Medians are computed stage by stage, so bars may not sum to exactly 100. Plans with a stated total outside 90 to 110% are excluded.
Delivery pipeline
Developers in Expo City Dubai
Every off-plan project in Expo City Dubai
| Project | Developer | Type | From | Median AED/sqft | Pre-handover | Handover | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghadeer at Expo Valley Views | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 1.70M | 1,918 | 69% | Q4 2029 | On sale |
| Terra Woods | Emaar | Apartment, Townhouse | AED 1.61M | 2,198 | 80% | Q1 2030 | On sale |
| Sidr Residences | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 1.88M | 1,872 | 90% | Q4 2027 | Sold out |
| Terra Gardens | Emaar | Apartment, Townhouse | AED 1.64M | 2,137 | 80% | Q4 2029 | On sale |
| Expo Valley Views | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 1.67M | 1,910 | 70% | Q4 2029 | On sale |
| Al Waha Residences | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 1.70M | 1,915 | 50% | Q4 2026 | Sold out |
| Maha Villas | Expo City Dubai | Villa | AED 13.0M | 1,423 | 90% | Q1 2026 | Sold out |
| Roudah | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 1.69M | 1,763 | 65% | Q4 2029 | On sale |
| Sidr Residences Tower 2 | Expo City Dubai | Apartment, Penthouse, Townhouse | AED 1.88M | 1,892 | 60% | Q4 2027 | On sale |
| Sky Residences | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 1.87M | 2,022 | 95% | Q4 2026 | Sold out |
| Al Waha Residences Phase 2 By Expo Dubai Group | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 2.81M | 2,620 | 50% | Q2 2027 | Sold out |
| Dana | Expo City Dubai | AED 1.67M | n/a | n/a | Q4 2029 | Not stated | |
| Dana Expo Valley Views | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 1.67M | n/a | 70% | Q4 2029 | On sale |
| Emaar Expo Living | Emaar | Apartment | AED 1.40M | n/a | 80% | Q1 2029 | On sale |
| Expo City Mangrove Residences | Expo City Dubai | Apartment, Townhouse | AED 1.53M | n/a | 45% | Q1 2026 | Sold out |
| Expo City Residences | Expo City Dubai | Apartment, Townhouse, Villa | AED 1.30M | n/a | 45% | Q4 2025 | Sold out |
| Expo City Valley | Expo City Dubai | Townhouse, Villa | AED 34.0M | n/a | 50% | Q1 2026 | Sold out |
| Ghadeer | Expo City Dubai | AED 1.59M | n/a | n/a | Q4 2029 | Not stated | |
| Mahra | Expo City Dubai | Apartment | AED 1.60M | n/a | 70% | Q4 2029 | On sale |
| Shamsa Townhouses | Expo City Dubai | AED 3.90M | n/a | n/a | Q1 2026 | Not stated | |
| Shamsa Townhouses By Expo Dubai Group | Expo City Dubai | Townhouse | AED 3.39M | n/a | 45% | Q1 2026 | Sold out |
| Yasmina Villas | Expo City Dubai | Villa | AED 6.50M | n/a | 50% | Q4 2025 | Sold out |
Project facts (name, developer, starting price, handover, payment plan) are as published by the developer. Status reflects the latest listing state we observed. Median AED/sqft is our computation over that project's priced units.
Nearby communities
| Community | Distance | Projects | Median AED/sqft | vs Expo City Dubai | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Expo City | 1.1 km | 5 | 1,902 | -1% | AED 2.54M |
| Dubai South | 6.0 km | 136 | 1,847 | -4% | AED 1.34M |
| Jebel Ali Freezone Extension | 6.7 km | 1 | 1,384 | -28% | AED 2.30M |
| Jabal Ali Industrial 2 | 6.7 km | 1 | 1,709 | -11% | AED 668K |
| Downtown Jebel Ali | 6.7 km | 9 | 1,614 | -16% | AED 1.02M |
| Jebel Ali Village | 6.9 km | 6 | 1,522 | -21% | AED 1.83M |
Questions this data answers
What is the average price per sqft for off-plan property in Expo City Dubai?+
As of July 2026, the median asking price across 138 priced off-plan units in Expo City Dubai is AED 1,928 per sqft. Half of all units fall between AED 1,883 and AED 2,129 per sqft. The mean is AED 1,952.
How much does a 1 br off-plan unit cost in Expo City Dubai?+
1 BR: median AED 1,692,000 (765 sqft, AED 2,175/sqft, 27 units); 2 BR: median AED 2,635,500 (1,406 sqft, AED 1,920/sqft, 62 units); 3 BR: median AED 3,558,888 (1,820 sqft, AED 1,930/sqft, 41 units); 5 BR: median AED 13,000,000 (9,427 sqft, AED 1,423/sqft, 6 units).
Which developers are building off-plan in Expo City Dubai?+
2 developers have off-plan projects in Expo City Dubai. The most active are Expo City Dubai (19), Emaar (3).
What payment plans are typical for off-plan in Expo City Dubai?+
Across 19 published payment plans in Expo City Dubai, the median structure is 10% on booking, 59% during construction and 10% on handover, so 69% is typically paid before keys. 53% of plans include post-handover instalments and 37% ask 50% or less before handover.
When do off-plan projects in Expo City Dubai hand over?+
Scheduled handovers by year: 2025: 2, 2026: 7, 2027: 3, 2029: 9, 2030: 1. Dates are as published by developers and can move.
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Source: OffplanIndex derived analytics, built 2026-09-02 from developer-published project facts and unit inventories aggregated from public portals (latest observation 2026-07-30). All statistics are computed by OffplanIndex; no third-party database is reproduced. See the methodology and data policy. Not investment advice.