Work begins on new homes at Dubai’s first ’15-minute city’
Authorities say the first apartments at Dubai's Expo City are expected to be handed over during the first three months of 2026
Al Wasl Plaza at Expo City Dubai (Waleed Zein/Getty)
Work has started on the first homes being built at the site of Dubai’s Expo City, which is expected to become the UAE’s first “15-minute city.”
The planning concept, which has become popular in global discussions about better urban design in recent years, essentially means all the amenities of daily life will be located in close enough proximity to be accessed on foot or by bicycle.
Expo City Dubai authorities say the first apartments, which will have views of Expo landmarks including Al Wasl Plaza, are expected to be handed over in Q1 2026.
The development, Mangrove Residences, has already sold out, with prices starting at AED 2 million ($544,590) for a one-bedroom apartment.