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Al Waha Residences
Al Waha Residences converts the low-rise former country pavilions of Expo 2020, shaded by the 'Al Waha' canopies, into one- and two-bedroom apartments and double-height lofts.
Sold out from the developer. Homes here now come up as resales from the first buyers. Ask us what is available.
Launched from AED 1.7m
- ≈ £346k · $463k
Plan: 10/40/50
Handover: Q2 2027
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
Al Waha Residences at a glance
- Developer
- Expo City Dubai
- Location
- Expo Fields (Mobility and Opportunity districts), Expo City Dubai
- Homes
- 1, 2 (plus 2-bed duplex lofts)
- Sizes
- 1-bed about 844 to 1,103 sq ft; 2-bed about 1,308 to 2,519 sq ft (a major portal); lofts not published
- Handover
- Q2 2027; first units were promised for end-2026 at launchThe developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 68,000 on the starting price
All key information5 more facts: payment plan, status, launched, number of homes, floors
- Payment plan
- 10/40/50
- Status
- Sold out
- Launched
- January 2025 (phase 1); phase 2 bookings from July 2025 (a major portal)
- Number of homes
- 276 homes (developer site); 284 (a major portal); 'more than 500 one- and two-bedroom apartments and duplex lofts across 42 buildings' across both districts (Dubai Media Office, January 2026)
- Floors
- Low-rise, ground plus two (a major portal); two-storey buildings of 10 to 12 homes each (The National)
Checked November 2026 against the developer’s own pages and public records. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures and change often: ask for today’s price list.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked November 2026 · 5 sources
What stands out
- Reuses the Expo 2020 pavilion structures and canopies rather than new towers
- High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass in the loft units (The National)
- Views of Alif, the Mobility pavilion and the Surreal water feature
More that stands out1 more points and 3 amenities listed by the developer
- Investors could buy whole two-storey buildings of 10 to 12 homes at launch
- Gym and pool access
- Planned green courtyards
- Walking distance to Expo City's central amenities
Payment plan
How you pay for Al Waha Residences
10% on booking, 40% during construction and 50% on completion. The National reported 50% over the two-year build in five instalments and 50% on completion.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 1.7m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 68,000
- RegistrationAbout AED 520
- Developer’s admin feeVaries by project
Pounds and dollars are a guide, at mid-market rates on 3 November 2026; your bank’s rate will differ. Plans as published by the developer change between launches and unit types: we confirm the current plan in writing with the price list, and yours is the one in the sale agreement.
Before you buy
Before you buy, check
- Availability when checked: Sold out from the developer (both phases, per a major portal); under construction; resale only
- Developer stock is sold out; any purchase is a resale at a premium (a major portal records a 1-bed at AED 1,965,000 in June 2026 against AED 1.7 million at launch).
- Handover moved from end-2026 at launch to Q2 2027, and main contractors were only appointed in January 2026.
- Unit counts conflict (276, 284 and 'more than 500'). Confirm the phase, building and canopy position of any unit.
- Conversion of existing structures carries its own risk; ask what warranty covers the retained pavilion shells.
- Payment plan has no post-handover element, so 50% is due on completion.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who Al Waha Residences suits3 kinds of buyer
- Buyers who want a low-rise home rather than a tower apartment
- Those attracted to the converted pavilion architecture and high-ceilinged lofts
- Resale buyers prepared to pay above launch price, since developer stock is gone
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for Al Waha Residences
We send the current price list, floor plans and payment plan, and tell you honestly how it compares with similar projects. No spam.
More about Al Waha Residences
Where it isExpo Fields (Mobility and Opportunity districts), Expo City Dubai · 3 places nearby
The homes sit inside the former Mobility and Opportunity districts of Expo 2020, in what the developer now calls Expo Fields, within walking distance of Al Wasl Plaza, Alif and the Surreal water feature. Expo City is midway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, next to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
- Alif (Mobility pavilion) and Surreal water featureOverlooked by some units (The National)
- Al Wasl PlazaWalking distance (distance not published)
- Expo 2020 metro stationWithin the district (distance not published)
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Common questions4 answered from the facts above
Can I still buy from the developer?
No. A major portal shows both phases sold out from the developer (phase 2 in December 2025). Units are available only as resales.
What were the launch prices?
One-beds from AED 1.7 million, two-beds from AED 2.9 million and two-bed lofts from AED 3.9 million in January 2025. Phase 2 started at AED 2,814,000 according to a major portal.
When is handover?
The developer's site says Q2 2027. The Media Office release of January 2026 says completion in 2027.
Who is building it?
ARCO Group on the Mobility District site and Al Futtaim Contracting on the Opportunity District site, both appointed January 2026.
Everything elseOther Expo City projects, sources
This page is a guide, not financial advice. Details come from the developer and public records and can change. Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.