2 Bed ApartmentMangrove Residences
AED 2,590,000
Handing over in H2 2026
BUA 1,422 sq ft · Ref SD-MAN-S-001 · Type 2
Community · DubaiHandovers 2026 – 2031By Expo City
Expo City
Dubai’s emerging business district, with a small, tightly planned residential core. Nine projects, from the first 2022 launch to the last handover in 2031.
- Projects tracked
- 9
- Homes tracked
- 4,358
- Launch to handover
- 2022 → 2031
- Developers
- Expo City Dubai · Emaar
- Live listings
- 5
Our view · Covering Expo City since 2023
How we read Expo City.
We started writing about Expo City before it became a popular theme. Our reading has not changed: this is Dubai’s emerging business district, and the homes inside it are few, low-density and built for the people who will work there, the executives and corporate tenants of Expo City and the wider Dubai South.
The first wave (Mangrove, Sky Residences and Expo Valley, launched 2022–23) sold through on long payment plans and now trades mostly on the resale market. Since late 2024 the picture has widened: Sidr and Al Waha rounded out Expo City’s own apartment offer, Emaar opened its metro-side Terra series, and Expo Valley Views began the next chapter of the Valley. Handovers now run from late 2026 (Mangrove) to 2031 (Expo Valley Views).
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Live where the district works
Expo Valley is the villa and townhouse community built directly into Expo City, within walking distance of the business district. We have always seen its residents as the executives working in Expo City and greater Dubai South.
- 02
Scarcity by design
Stock is small and low-density. Expo Valley’s townhouses and twin villas sold out in 2023, and Sidr, Al Waha and Terra Heights had all sold out by late 2025, so most entry now happens on the resale market.
- 03
Payment plans that carry the buyer
Expo City’s own launches came with long terms: 8-year plans at Mangrove, 50% after handover in parts of Expo Valley and Sky Residences, 30% over two years after handover at Sidr. Many of those plans pass to resale buyers.
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An exhibition and events hub
The new Dubai Exhibition Centre is rising beside Al Waha and Sidr, and GITEX 2026 has been announced for Expo City.
- 05
On the metro line
Emaar’s Terra Heights and Terra Gardens sit directly on the Dubai Metro line, with Terra Gardens connected to Expo Mall.
- 06
At the centre of Dubai South
Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, Etihad Rail and the Expo City business district all connect at Dubai South, the case we set out in our September 2023 outlook.
Projects
Every project we track.
9 projects, sorted by handover, with our note on each where we have one.
| Project | Developer | Homes | Launched | Handover | Live listings | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangrove Residences Front row to Al Wasl Dome, between the Dome and Terra. One of the first Expo City launches, sold on an 8-year payment plan; completion is scheduled for the second half of 2026. | Expo City Dubai | 450 | Q2 2022 | H2 2026 | 2 | Project guide |
| Al Waha Signature Residences Boutique G+2 buildings facing the new Dubai Exhibition Centre, popular with bulk buyers. Nearly sold out by October 2025, with 50% due on handover. | Expo City Dubai | 284 | Q1 2025 | H1 2027 | 1 | Project guide |
| Expo Valley Townhouses, twin villas and villas built into Expo City. Sold out at launch in 2023, with handovers through 2027; entry today is through resale, often with the original post-handover plan still running. | Expo City Dubai | 400 | Q2 2023 | H1 2027 | 2 | Project guide |
| Sky Residences The second of Expo City’s apartment complexes facing Al Wasl Dome, with its final tower released in mid-2024. A long-term hold with short-stay appeal from the airport, exhibition and business district around it. | Expo City Dubai | 419 | Q1 2023 | H2 2027 | – | Project guide |
| Sidr Residences Apartments, lofts and a handful of park townhouses in the heart of the business district, overlooking Expo Forest and Expo Valley Lake. The final buildings sold through 2025. | Expo City Dubai | 421 | Nov 2024 | H1 2028 | – | Project guide |
| Terra Heights Emaar’s first Expo City project, directly on the metro line. Sold out by October 2025. | Emaar | 1,004 | Nov 2024 | H1 2029 | – | Project guide |
| Terra Gardens Emaar’s follow-on to Terra Heights, on the metro line and connected to Expo Mall. Building 1 was released in November 2025. | Emaar | 558 | Nov 2025 | H2 2029 | – | Project guide |
| Terra Woods | Emaar | 822 | Feb 2026 | H1 2030 | – | Project guide |
| Expo Valley Views The Valley’s apartment chapter and part of the original master plan: resort-style condominiums launched in November 2025. | Expo City Dubai | – | Nov 2025 | H2 2031 | – | Project guide |
Mangrove Residences
Front row to Al Wasl Dome, between the Dome and Terra. One of the first Expo City launches, sold on an 8-year payment plan; completion is scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Expo City Dubai · Handover H2 2026 · 450 homes · 2 live listings
Project guideAl Waha Signature Residences
Boutique G+2 buildings facing the new Dubai Exhibition Centre, popular with bulk buyers. Nearly sold out by October 2025, with 50% due on handover.
Expo City Dubai · Handover H1 2027 · 284 homes · 1 live listing
Project guideExpo Valley
Townhouses, twin villas and villas built into Expo City. Sold out at launch in 2023, with handovers through 2027; entry today is through resale, often with the original post-handover plan still running.
Expo City Dubai · Handover H1 2027 · 400 homes · 2 live listings
Project guideSky Residences
The second of Expo City’s apartment complexes facing Al Wasl Dome, with its final tower released in mid-2024. A long-term hold with short-stay appeal from the airport, exhibition and business district around it.
Expo City Dubai · Handover H2 2027 · 419 homes
Project guideSidr Residences
Apartments, lofts and a handful of park townhouses in the heart of the business district, overlooking Expo Forest and Expo Valley Lake. The final buildings sold through 2025.
Expo City Dubai · Handover H1 2028 · 421 homes
Project guideTerra Heights
Emaar’s first Expo City project, directly on the metro line. Sold out by October 2025.
Emaar · Handover H1 2029 · 1,004 homes
Project guideTerra Gardens
Emaar’s follow-on to Terra Heights, on the metro line and connected to Expo Mall. Building 1 was released in November 2025.
Emaar · Handover H2 2029 · 558 homes
Project guideExpo Valley Views
The Valley’s apartment chapter and part of the original master plan: resort-style condominiums launched in November 2025.
Expo City Dubai · Handover H2 2031
Project guideData as of 30 Sept 2026
Handovers and supply
4,358 homes due to hand over.
Launch to handover for each project, homes completing each year and the mix of home types.
Launch to handover
Each bar runs from a project’s launch to its scheduled handover. The vertical line marks today.
LaunchLaunch to handoverScheduled handoverHanded over
202220232024202520262027202820292030203120322033
Launches per year
1
2
2
3
1
Today
Mangrove Residences
Q2 2022H2 2026
Sky Residences
Q1 2023H2 2027
Expo Valley
Q2 2023H1 2027
Sidr Residences
Nov 2024H1 2028
Terra Heights
Nov 2024H1 2029
Al Waha Signature Residences
Q1 2025H1 2027
Expo Valley Views
Nov 2025H2 2031
Terra Gardens
Nov 2025H2 2029
Terra Woods
Feb 2026H1 2030
Homes handing over, by year
Units scheduled to complete each year, by home type. Only projects with a published unit count are included.
ApartmentsTownhousesTwin villasVillas
450
2026
- Mangrove Residences
1,103
2027
- Sky Residences
- Expo Valley
- Al Waha Signature Residences
421
2028
- Sidr Residences
1,562
2029
- Terra Heights
- Terra Gardens
822
2030
- Terra Woods
Not counted (unit numbers not yet disclosed): Expo Valley Views (H2 2031).
The housing mix
4,362 homes with a published breakdown by type, across 8 projects.
Apartments
91%
3,948 units
Townhouses
6%
278 units
Twin villas
2%
96 units
Villas
1%
40 units
By project
ApartmentsTownhousesTwin villasVillas
Terra Heights
1,004
Terra Woods
824
Terra Gardens
560
Mangrove Residences
450
Sidr Residences
421
Sky Residences
419
Expo Valley
400
Al Waha Signature Residences
284
LIVE INVENTORY
5 homes available.
2 Bed Apartment
2 Bed ApartmentAl Waha Signature Residences
AED 3,100,000
Handing over in H1 2027
BUA 1,176 sq ft · Ref SD-WAH-S-001
3 Bed TownhouseExpo Valley
AED 4,500,000
Handing over in H1 2027
BUA 2,721 sq ft · Plot 1,884 sq ft · Ref SD-EV-S-001
3 Bed TownhouseExpo Valley
AED 4,600,000
Handing over in H1 2027
BUA 2,721 sq ft · Plot 1,884 sq ft · Ref SD-EV-S-002
3 Bed ApartmentMangrove Residences
AED 4,838,050
Handing over in H2 2026
BUA 2,359 sq ft · Ref SD-MAN-S-6J45IK
Gallery
Photos and videos.
Watch our community coverage
Area / market coverage · 2024-03-27
Expo City Dubai major developments + Real Estate trends in Dubai South in 2024
Expo City development and the wider Dubai South market.
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Area / market coverage · 2025-01-29
Dubai South: Complete Investment Guide 2025 + Bahria Town Dubai? #expocity #emaarsouth
Dubai South overview covering Emaar South, Expo City and the residential district.
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Recorded commentary. Prices, availability and plans reflect the publication date.
Our coverage
What we said, and when.
18 original posts, May 2023 to September 2026. Prices, offers and forecasts in them are historical.
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Expo Valley
01
Introducing Expo Valley
Map
02
Where the villa communities sit
Mangrove Residences
03
Last apartments at Mangrove
Expo Valley
04
Dubai South, fired up
Market context
05
Choosing an off-plan villa
Resale offer
06
A townhouse on the main park
Map
07
Dubai South, mapped
2 projects
08
Sky Residences: final tower
Market context
09
What Dubai South was worth, Q2 2024
Resale offer
10
A Yasmina twin villa, resale
2 projects
11
Sidr Tower 3 and Mangrove on double shifts
Year in review
12
Expo City residential in 2025
Market context
13
Price per foot across emerging Dubai
Terra Gardens
14
Terra Gardens Building 1 released
Expo Valley Views
15
Expo Valley Views unveiled
Resale offer
16
A Shamsa townhouse with 50% after handover
Expo Valley
17
Expo Valley update
Expo Valley Views
18
New plan at Expo Valley Views
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Location and masterplan
Put the community in context.
Maps are illustrative; planned features and boundaries may change.
Community context
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