Dubai is set to unveil its plans to develop a new mega district within Dubai South, as part of Expo 2020’s legacy to help accelerate of the UAE’s long-term economic plan.
District 2020 which is expected to generate more jobs and investment in the coming years will be unveiled to the public on Monday, September 10, at Cityscape Global 2017.
The district will include 65,000 square meters of residential space and 135,000 square meters of commercial space, in a location that will be home to world-class innovation, educational, cultural and entertainment facilities as well as a conference and exhibition centre, WAM reported.
“Back in 2013 when we won the bid to host this great event, we set ourselves two clear objectives in line with our leaders’ vision, which were to stage a World Expo that would amaze the world and build a lasting legacy with a global destination that offers a new alternative for urban living,” said Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Director-General of Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau.
District 2020 will be home to iconic structures such as Al Wasl Plaza, the Sustainability Pavilion, which will live on as a Children and Science Centre, and the falcon-shaped UAE Pavilion. They have been designed by some of the world’s most renowned architects.
Marjan Faraidooni, Senior Vice President of Legacy Impact and Development at Expo 2020 Dubai, said, “District 2020 will continue to carry forward Expo 2020’s mission of connecting people, offering a new urban experience.
“It will be at the cutting edge of modern working and living, combining places to work, rest and explore to create an ecosystem that stimulates connections, inspires creation and drives innovation, creating value for all those who come here.
Visitors to Cityscape, which opens to the public on Monday, will be able to find out more about the design, iconic architecture and state-of-the-art infrastructure that make up the development.
They will be able to delve into the details of District 2020 and find out about the diverse array of residential and work spaces, from ‘micro-studios’ to multi-building campuses and apartments to hotels. They will also learn how they can be a part of the development.
Photo credit: Expo 2020
