Expo City Dubai: What to See and How to Get There
Expo City Dubai is the district built for Expo 2020. Today it has pavilions, open spaces and a large exhibition centre that hosts shows such as GITEX. Here is what to see.
What to see
- Terra: the sustainability pavilion, about nature and how we live with it.
- Alif: the mobility pavilion, about how people and ideas move.
- Vision and Surreal: more pavilions with shows and exhibits.
- Garden in the Sky: a rotating observation tower that lifts you about 55 metres into the air.
- Al Wasl Plaza: the domed centrepiece of the site, used for shows and events.
Attractions, opening hours and ticket options change. Check expocitydubai.com before you go.
Getting there
Take the Metro Red Line to Expo 2020 station, in the heart of Expo City. Not every Red Line train runs on the Expo branch, so check the destination on the platform.
Shows at Dubai Exhibition Centre
Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City hosts big trade shows. In 2026, GITEX Global runs its show days there from 8 to 11 December (gitex.com).
Tips
- Go late afternoon for cooler walking and evening lights.
- Buy a pass if you plan to see more than one pavilion.
- Bring water and a hat. The site is large and open.
Where to stay
Our five Dubai hotels are all in central Dubai. For Expo City, the Red Line is the easy link.
| If you want… | Our hotel |
|---|---|
| The metro opposite the hotel | Rose Park Hotel Al Barsha |
| Opposite Dubai World Trade Centre | Rose Executive Hotel DWTC |
| Malls close by | Rose Plaza Hotel Al Barsha |
| An apartment for the family | Rose Garden Hotel Apartments Al Barsha |
| Old Dubai and the souks | Rose Garden Hotel Apartments Bur Dubai |
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FAQ
How do I get to Expo City Dubai by metro?
Take the Red Line to Expo 2020 station, inside Expo City.
What can you see at Expo City Dubai?
Pavilions such as Terra and Alif, Al Wasl Plaza and the Garden in the Sky observation tower.
Is GITEX at Expo City?
GITEX Global 2026 show days run at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, from 8 to 11 December. The GITEX Summit on 7 December is at Dubai World Trade Centre.
What are Expo City’s opening hours?
They vary by attraction and season. Check expocitydubai.com.