Expo City property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Expo City stand at a median AED 23,148 per m² (AED 2,151 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 1,213 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 2.2% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 2.6 billion.
- AED 23,148median price per m²
- AED 2,151median price per sq ft
- 1,213sales in 12 months
- +2.2%change year on year
- 100%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 24.8% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Expo City sits in the core of the Dubai market (#49 of 154 by price per m²). 100% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Expo City
Median sale price and median size by unit type and bedrooms, DLD sales over the last 12 months.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 664 | AED 1,621,388 | 69 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 494 | AED 2,416,888 | 104 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 49 | AED 3,601,888 | 158 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 6 | AED 8,761,000 | 382 m² |
Price per m² range in Expo City
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 22,575 and AED 23,660 per m² (AED 2,097 to 2,198 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Expo City price trend since 2023
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 348 | AED 17,546 | AED 1,630 | — |
| 2024 | 604 | AED 20,961 | AED 1,947 | +19.5% |
| 2025 | 2,268 | AED 22,760 | AED 2,114 | +8.6% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 747 | AED 23,403 | AED 2,174 | +2.8% |
Rents and rental yield in Expo City
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: 1 bedroom 4.2%, 2 bedrooms 3.9%, 3 bedrooms 3.7%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 145 | AED 54,000 | 52,000 – 56,000 | AED 53,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 694 | AED 68,000 | 66,500 – 72,000 | AED 75,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 767 | AED 94,000 | 90,000 – 97,000 | AED 98,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 177 | AED 135,000 | 130,000 – 140,000 | AED 140,000 |
Most traded projects in Expo City
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Gardens | 543 | AED 22,760 | 100% |
| Terra Woods | 484 | AED 23,591 | 100% |
| Expo City Mangrove Residences | 58 | AED 20,992 | 100% |
| Terra Heights | 40 | AED 21,498 | 100% |
| Expo City Al Waha Residences 02 | 38 | AED 27,458 | 100% |
| Expo City Sidr Residences | 26 | AED 22,266 | 100% |
| Expo City Al Waha Residences 01 | 14 | AED 27,074 | 100% |
| Expo City Sky Residences | 10 | AED 21,645 | 100% |
Off-plan projects in Expo City
6 Expo City projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
Getting around Expo City
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: UAE Exchange Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Ibn-e-Battuta Mall
- Landmark: Expo 2020 Site
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- The Sustainable City — AED 22,982/m² · The Sustainable City rents
- Sama Al Jadaf — AED 23,463/m² · Sama Al Jadaf rents
- Dubai Hills - Maple 1 — AED 23,508/m² · Dubai Hills - Maple 1 rents
- Wasl 1 — AED 23,706/m² · Wasl 1 rents
- Al Kifaf — AED 23,706/m² · Al Kifaf rents
- Meydan One Community — AED 22,289/m² · Meydan One Community rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Expo City?
The median is AED 2,151 per sq ft (AED 23,148 per m²), across 1,213 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Expo City?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,621,388 (69 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 2,416,888 (104 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Expo City?
The median price per m² moved +2.2% between the previous 12 months (AED 22,655/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 23,148/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Expo City?
100% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 0% were ready homes. Off-plan gives access to developer payment plans; ready homes can be rented out straight away. A Cevitas advisor compares both on your budget.
What rental yield can you expect in Expo City?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 4.2% for a 1 bedroom, 3.9% for a 2 bedrooms, 3.7% for a 3 bedrooms, before service charges and vacancy.
Sources and method
Sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), registered residential sales (apartments, villas and townhouses) from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026 for the last 12 months. Price per m² = sale price / registered area; we use the median, which is less sensitive to unusual deals. 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), single-unit residential contracts starting between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026, median annual rent. The gross yield shown is the median rent divided by the median price of the same unit type: a market benchmark, before service charges and vacancy.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence, downloaded on 20 October 2026 and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe past transactions and are not a valuation or investment advice.