Expo City Dubai

Cities in Action
Sustainability

Local innovators tackle environmental challenges with smart tech

Two young Emirati women, Tuqa Alabdouli and Saara Alkaabi, are turning heads with SRMERS (Smart Rainwater Management Emergency Response System) - proving the UAE's youth are driving real change.

Cities in Action
Community life & advice

From Bali to Dubai: why digital nomads are packing their laptops for the Gulf

Once a fringe lifestyle, digital nomadism is now a global movement – and Dubai is fast becoming one of its most exciting hubs.

Beta
Sustainability

Cooler, smarter, greener: the power of Miracool paint

What if a simple coat of paint could make Dubai cooler - literally?

The Roots
Art & culture

UAE National Day: celebrating 54 years of unity and heritage

A celebration of the UAE's journey, its leaders and the values that unite the nation, Eid Al Etihad, which means Festival of the Union, is marked annually on 2 December.

Blueprint
Sustainability

Podcast | episode 5: Governing the cities that welcome the world

How global cities, as hubs of international connection and cultural exchange, lead through inclusive governance, innovation, and sustainable urban development.

The Roots
Sweets

Claire Clark MBE: pastry royalty at Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake

From The Ritz to The French Laundry and the BBC's Bake Off, Claire Clark MBE has wowed the world with her pastry perfection. At the Festival of Cake, she brings her star power, skill and passion for mentoring the next generation of bakers.

The Roots
Sweets

Penelope d'Arcy Graham: from fashion passion to flour power

Cake artist extraordinaire at Atlantis The Royal, Penelope transforms sugar into stunning edible art.

The Roots
Sweets

Olga Noskova brings mirror-glaze magic to Expo City's Festival of Cake

Pioneer of breathtaking mirror-glaze cakes, turning pastry into art and experience

Cities in Action
Urban design & nature

Carbon Assurance becomes UAE's first climate auditor

Carbon Assurance sets a new benchmark for verified climate action, earning the UAE’s first official accreditation – and driving trust in carbon data from Expo City Dubai’s Sustainability District.

The Roots
Sweets

Jermaine Cunningham: sweet history meets modern mastery at Festival of Cake

Cunningham, the pastry chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, brings historical inspirations and modern flair to Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake.

Cities in Action
Sustainability

Expo City Dubai unveils blueprint for a greener future

A joint initiative between the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Expo City Dubai, the Green Innovation District underscores the powerful trend of creating dedicated geographic centres to fuse research, business and talent.

The Roots
Sweets

Chef Megha Kwatra Madan: redefining cake artistry, one sugar flower at a time

Megha Kwatra Madan crafts edible stories that inspire - and teaches the world how to do the same.

The Roots
Sweets

Dr Susanne Ng: the scientist who makes cakes come alive

From scientist to pastry pioneer, Susanne has redefined chiffon and roll cakes into whimsical 3D masterpieces loved around the world.

The Roots
Sweets

Anna Olson: baking brilliance on Festival of Cake's centre stage

From award-winning pastry chef to global TV personality, Anna brings her passion, creativity and baking wisdom to every kitchen she enters

The Roots
Sweets

Flavour, family and fearless creativity with Chef Sarah Alsughayer

From her Abu Dhabi kitchen to TV screens and regional collaborations, Sarah Alsughayer has fast become one of the UAE’s most exciting culinary voices.

The Roots
Sweets

Chef Zoya Umran: the artist who turns cakes into stories

Edible art celebrating life's sweetest moments

The Roots
Sweets

Markus Bohr: Harrods' pastry visionary at Expo City Dubai's Festival of Cake

From redefining the legendary Harrods Food Halls to setting pastry standards across five continents, Markus Bohr brings global flair, innovation and luxury to Dubai

Blueprint
PropTech

Podcast | episode 4: Can machines care?

Mo Gawdat, author, entrepreneur and former Chief Business Officer at Google X and Co-founder of @EmmaDotLove, weighs in on human-centred AI and the tech revolution making life smarter and simpler.

Healthy Living
Urban design & nature

Worms: the underground heroes of a greener planet

Why every city needs a worm farm?

The Roots
Sweets

Nouel Catis: the talent behind Dubai’s sweetest sensation

From viral fame with Dubai Chocolate to redefining Middle Eastern desserts, Nouel Catis is the visionary chef bringing bold creativity and storytelling to every plate.

The Roots
Art & culture

UAE Flag Day, when everyone lines up behind the nation's flag

Each year on 3 November the United Arab Emirates marks Flag Day - a celebration of unity, pride and gratitude to the nation’s founding leaders.

The Roots
Art & culture

Bronze, bold and built for the future: the secret stories beneath Al Wasl Plaza

When you step into Al Wasl Plaza, your eyes might go straight to the jaw-dropping dome above. But take a glance down and you’ll discover history in bronze, right beneath your feet.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Green spaces: nature’s secret therapy

Some of the world’s most forward-thinking urban centres are proving that the real building blocks of tomorrow’s cities might not be steel or stone, but trees.

Healthy Living
Health & Sport

The power of a clear mind: a reflection for World Mental Health Day

Healthy Living
Urban design & nature

Buzzworthy neighbours: the mighty wildlife making a big impact

They’re tiny, tireless and running the show. Meet them up close in Expo City’s buzzing Pollinator Garden

Blueprint
Business

Podcast | Episode 3: How Dubai is redefining global aviation

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports for 18 years, has been at the heart of Dubai’s rise as a global aviation hub. Discover how he’s shaping the future of travel on the latest episode of *Blueprint*.