Compliance & specs
About
Project general facts
Shamsa 1 is a contemporary townhouse community located within Expo City Dubai, designed to offer a balanced lifestyle focused on comfort, sustainability, and family living. The development features a collection of modern 3- and 4-bedroom townhouses, thoughtfully planned with spacious layouts and clean architectural lines. Each home is designed to create a warm and functional environment, ideal for everyday living and long-term comfort.
The community is surrounded by landscaped green spaces and pedestrian-friendly pathways, encouraging outdoor activity and social interaction. Residents can enjoy tranquil walking trails, communal gathering areas, and a peaceful atmosphere that promotes wellbeing and connection. Dedicated paths for cycling and e-scooters further enhance mobility within the neighborhood, creating a safe and active environment.
The interiors feature modern finishing with high-quality materials, inspired by natural tones and textures that reflect the surrounding landscape. Large sliding doors seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces, enhancing natural light and openness. Smart home systems and sustainable design elements add to the functionality and efficiency of each residence. The kitchens are equipped with appliances, while the townhouses are offered unfurnished.
Location description and benefits
True to the values and ambitions of the World Expo, Expo Central is a new model for smart, sustainable, people-centric urban living. Comprising three distinctive residences located in the centre of Expo City Dubai, it forms part of a 15-minute urban community with a seamless mobility network and easy access to daily amenities and attractions.
Each residence is characterised by pedestrianfriendly avenues, vibrant plazas and public spaces, and tech-enabled living environments that connect like-minded communities. Undulating native landscape that overlooks a nature reserve, lake and wadi, attracting wildlife of the region, including gazelles, flora and fauna and various species of fish. Unique ‘folded earth’ topography creates a microclimate that lowers temperatures and reduces environmental noise and dust.
Car-free lanes and dedicated tracks for cycles and e-scooters, with 100 per cent separation between pedestrian and vehicular ways. Farm-to-table urban farming, with produce grown in- community used for local supply. A ‘green link’ corridor providing seamless access to Expo City Dubai for pedestrians, cyclists and autonomous vehicles. Designed to meet the highest sustainability standards to ensure residents live in communities that are environmentally friendly and promote health and wellbeing.
Floor plans
Payment PlanInterest-free incl. post-handover
- 1.20%
On booking
- 2.25%
During construction
- 3.5%
Upon Handover (Q3 2026)
- 4.50%
During 36 months post-handover (Q3 2026)
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| # | When | Step | % | Amount (AED) | Amount (USD) | Cumulative (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upon booking | Reservation | 20% | 200,000 | 54,460 | 54,460 |
| 2 | Between booking and Q3 2026 | During construction | 25% | 250,000 | 68,075 | 122,535 |
| 3 | Q3 2026 | Upon Handover (Q3 2026) | 5% | 50,000 | 13,615 | 136,150 |
| 4 | Between Q3 2026 and Q3 2029 | During 36 months post-handover (Q3 2026) | 50% | 500,000 | 136,150 | 272,300 |
| Total | 100% | AED 1,000,000 | USD 272,300 | |||
Cash-flow shape: 45% during the construction period (20% upon booking, 25% across milestones), 5% at handover (Q3 2026), 50% spread across the post-handover instalments.
0% interest, through construction AND post-handover , every instalment is at face value, no APR, no compounding.
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Amenities
8 features
Location
24.96404, 55.16621
Nearby
- Expo City Dubai6.1 km
- Smoky Beach21.5 km
- The International School of Choueifat8.1 km
- Downtown Dubai35.3 km
About Dubai Expo City
Expo City Dubai is a mixed-use development built on the site of Dubai's 2020 World Expo, located in Jebel Ali south of the E311 highway, roughly midway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The area offers residential communities including Al Waha Residences and Valley Apartments, with connectivity via the Dubai Metro Red Line extension (Route 2020). Key drive times include approximately 43 minutes to Dubai Mall, 37 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 40 minutes to Burj Al Arab, and 30 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport.
Explore Dubai Expo CityAbout Expo City Development
The master-developer of Expo City Dubai — the legacy district of Expo 2020 — a mixed-use, sustainability-led community in Dubai South.
Building details
Townhouses
3 & 4 bedroom townhouses
Parking allocation
| Unit type | Bedrooms | Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouse | 3 | 2 |
| Townhouse | 4 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
About Shamsa
What is the payment plan for Shamsa?
Shamsa is offered with the Payment Plan. The full instalment schedule, what is due at booking, during construction, and at handover, is published on this page. A post-handover payment option is available.
When does Shamsa hand over?
Handover of Shamsa is planned for Q3 2026. Handover dates are set by the developer and can shift, so treat the date as a target, not a guarantee.
Where is Shamsa located?
Shamsa is located in Dubai Expo City, Dubai. The location section on this page has the map and nearby points of interest.
Who is the developer behind Shamsa?
Shamsa is developed by Expo City Development. The developer's track record and full project list are on our Expo City Development page.
Why Dubai off-plan
The macro case for buying off-plan in Dubai
These six pillars apply to every project on this site, not just this one. If you're new to the UAE market, they're the context you need before evaluating the specific unit above.
0% interest, ever
Off-plan payment plans are interest-free, end to end. Every instalment is at face value, no APR, no compounding, no balloon hidden in the back. Buyers from interest-bearing markets routinely underestimate how much this saves over a 3-5 year hold.
No income or capital-gains tax on property
Dubai charges no annual property tax, no income tax on rental yield, and no capital-gains tax on resale. The DLD 4% transfer fee is a one-time cost at registration, after that, your returns are yours.
20% usually opens the unit
Most off-plan plans book with a ~20% reservation deposit. You're under contract with the developer immediately, with the rest spread across construction milestones. The deposit is what unlocks the buy-side, not the full unit price.
Post-handover plans extend the runway
Many projects offer 2-4 years of post-handover instalments, meaning a chunk of the price gets paid AFTER you take keys. Once the unit is rented, that income can help cover the post-handover payments, rarely the full instalment, but enough to make the cash-flow comfortable rather than tight.
Golden Visa from AED 2M
A property purchase of AED 2M+ qualifies the buyer (and family) for the UAE Golden Visa, a 10-year renewable residency. The visa is the headline benefit; for many international buyers it's the actual reason to buy in Dubai.
Freehold ownership for foreigners
Across the 80+ freehold zones (Dubai Marina, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, JVC, Dubai Hills, and the rest), foreigners own 100% of the asset and the land. There's no Emirati partner requirement, no lease structure, title deed in your name.
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