SKY Residences Expo City

SKY Residences is a residential development built and sold directly by Expo City Dubai, the master developer behind the district created for Expo 2020. The project offers 1 to 4 bedroom apartments within a sustainably planned community featuring parks, cycling paths, and jogging tracks. It is one of the few developments in Dubai where the community operator and property developer are the same entity.

Prices start from AED 1,790,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment, with unit sizes beginning at 931 sq. ft. Larger 2, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations are available at higher price points. The 40/60 payment plan means 40% is paid during construction and the remaining 60% on handover in Q4 2026.

The development offers a 40/60 payment plan — buyers pay 40% of the purchase price during the construction phase and the remaining 60% upon handover. Handover is scheduled for Q4 2026, giving investors a structured and manageable payment timeline over approximately two years.

SKY Residences is located within Expo City Dubai, a master-planned district built on the site of Expo 2020 along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The community has direct access to the Expo Metro Station, and Al Maktoum International Airport is reachable by car in approximately 15 minutes. Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai are both accessible within roughly 25 to 30 minutes by road.

Residents have access to clubhouses, state-of-the-art gyms, and swimming pools within the complex. The surrounding community includes jogging tracks, cycling paths, hiking trails, and lush green courtyards designed for families. Each apartment also includes panoramic windows across all living spaces, generously sized balconies, built-in wardrobes in every bedroom, and a dedicated storage room.

All apartments feature panoramic windows and oversized balconies with direct views of Expo City Dubai's landmark structures, including Al Wasl Plaza and the Garden in the Sky viewing platform. Interior specifications include built-in wardrobes in all bedrooms and a separate storage room in every unit. Starting sizes from 931 sq. ft. ensure practical, well-proportioned living spaces even in the 1-bedroom configuration.

1-bedroom apartments in the neighbouring Dubai Investment Park area rent for approximately AED 44,000 per year, indicating competitive gross yields for entry-level units. Expo City Dubai is a growing district with ongoing infrastructure investment and a unique positioning as a sustainability-focused urban hub. The combination of metro connectivity, a globally recognised address, and a post-handover 60% payment structure supports the investment case.

Yes — any foreign national purchasing a property in SKY Residences qualifies for a 2-year UAE residency visa. Buyers who invest AED 2,000,000 or more are eligible to apply for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, which covers the investor, their spouse, and dependent children. These visa benefits apply to completed transactions and are subject to standard UAE immigration requirements.