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Retail spaces at Expo City Dubai

Retail spaces at Expo City Dubai

The future of retail and F&B spaces. Reimagined.

A vibrant destination attracting millions

Expo City Dubai offers a diverse range of retail and F&B spaces tailored to every need, along with bespoke business setup solutions. With world-class attractions, year-round events, over a million annual visitors, a growing workforce, and soon thousands of residents, your business will thrive in this lively, ever-expanding community

Dynamic business and social events destination

Close to highly populated residential communities

Variety of sizes and fitout options

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Three women wearing headscarves smiling and walking around the koisks at Expo City Dubai

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Retail offerings

The perfect place to transform your retail business

Expo City Dubai offers a diverse selection of retail spaces tailored for brands of all sizes, including pop-ups, creative concepts, and immersive retail experiences. Strategically located throughout Expo City, our spaces connect you with thousands of potential customers.

District spaces:

Shell & core, LEED Gold-certified buildings
Unit size: 1,500 – 8,000sqft
Loading and unloading bays available
Access to basement parking
Close to hotel, event venues, metro, amenities, and upcoming residential communities
Marketing support and dedicated delivery app

Kiosks:

Partly fitted-out spaces. Average size: 550sqft
Suitable for pop-up activations
Strategically spread across the city
Extensive outdoor parking with buggy service
Close to hotel, event venues, metro, amenities, and upcoming residential communities
Marketing support and dedicated delivery app

F&B offerings

A tailored space for every dining experience

Expo City Dubai is a culinary destination that blends street food, fine dining, and innovative concepts into one exceptional experience. We offer a variety of fully fitted and semi-fitted F&B units, perfect for new-to-market concepts, international brands entering the UAE, and local brands with a vision for expansion.

Wide range of F&B units for all brands
Semi fitted and fully fitted units
Sizes from 3,500 – 30,000sqft

Fast-food restaurant options with average size of 161sqft
Units have provision for gas and electric, and can be licensed with alcohol
Marketing support and dedicated delivery app

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3 women and a man talking and laughing while having a meal at one of Expo City restaurants

2 men and a women having dinner meal at the outside border of Al Wasl plaza

Connect and thrive

Be part of an innovation-driven community where you can work smarter and more sustainably

Sustainable

LEED-certified buildings and BREEAM Excellent-rated public areas
Walkable, pedestrian-friendly districts
Smart energy and water monitoring

Innovative

A diverse, dynamic and digitally driven work environment that fosters creativity
Multi-stakeholder ecosystem that supports innovation and co-creation across high growth areas
Real-life testbed to scale innovative projects and solutions

Purpose-driven

Dynamic and forward-looking free zone with tailored business setup approach
Access to an extensive network of businesses and distinctive growth opportunities
Welcoming like-minded entities including multinationals, SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs

Vibrant & accessible

Event venues, green spaces, hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and cultural attractions
Easy access via four major highways and a dedicated metro station
Plenty of parking, Bicycles, scooters, buggies and shaded walkways to get around the city

Frequently asked questions

Will my retail or F&B business benefit from high footfall at Expo City Dubai?

Expo City Dubai is a vibrant community, home to world-class attractions, year-round events, over a million visitors annually, a growing workforce, and soon thousands of residents. There are also several communities nearby with over 400,000 residents and growing.

Are there special events at Expo City Dubai where retail and F&B are in focus?

Yes, There are plenty of events and activations where Expo City Dubai welcomes thousands of visitors within short periods of time, such Hai Ramadan, Winter City, Christmas Market, music festivals and others.

What differentiates Expo City Dubai from the other commercial districts in Dubai?

Expo City Dubai is not only a commercial district. It is a Central Social District designed upon the principles of sustainability and wellbeing. It is an integrated community to work, live and play, where all daily needs are within a 15-minute walk or bike ride.

Do you have one hub for all commercial spaces and licensing needs?

Yes, Our on-site Client Relations Centre provides a seamless and fully integrated access to all services. A dedicated account manager will support you every step of your journey.

What is the community vibe like for people working at Expo City Dubai?

Our community is designed to provide a premium campus feel. It encourages wellness, balance and social interaction. Next to office buildings, there are green spaces, water fountains, shaded courtyards, restaurants, retail outlets and cultural attractions.

How easy is it to get to Expo City Dubai?

Expo City Dubai is well connected to the rest of the city, with its own on-site metro station (Expo 2020), and easy access via 4 major highways.

How easy is it to find a parking at Expo City Dubai?

There is a large basement parking that spreads below the whole city. There are also extensive outdoor parking areas with buggy service available.