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Gateway 2040 Brings Orlando Infrastructure Investment And Pathway To US Permanent Residency To Dubai's International Property Show
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Gateway 2040, a proposed public-private infrastructure project designed to transform the gateway to Orlando's International Drive tourism district, will be showcased at the International Property Show (IPS) 2026, presenting regional investors with an opportunity that combines investment in US public infrastructure with a pathway to US permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
Taking place from 7 to 9 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, IPS will provide Gateway 2040 with a platform to introduce the project to investors from the UAE and wider region seeking international investment opportunities with the added potential of long-term US residency. Unlike temporary or non-immigrant investment visa categories, EB-5 is an immigrant investor programme designed to provide qualifying investors with a pathway to lawful permanent residency in the United States, with eligible spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 also able to be included, subject to applicable programme requirements and immigration approvals. Located at the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Road in Orange County, Florida, Gateway 2040 proposes the comprehensive pedestrianisation of one of Orlando's key tourism intersections, transforming the existing sidewalks into a continuous, enhanced promenade network designed to integrate with Orange County's planned pedestrian bridge. The project forms part of a wider ambition to realise Orange County's I-Drive 2040 vision, creating a more vibrant, connected and pedestrian-centred environment across one of the region's most important tourism districts. Reimagining the gateway to Orlando's tourism district Gateway 2040 is envisioned as more than a sidewalk improvement project. The proposed Promenade will reconstruct and widen existing sidewalks across all four corners of the Sand Lake Road and International Drive intersection, incorporating enhanced streetscaping, landscaping and ADA-compliant accessibility features alongside improved approaches and landing points connecting with the future pedestrian bridge. Together, the Promenade and bridge are intended to create a cohesive pedestrian gateway into International Drive's Entertainment District, improving the way visitors move through and experience the area while supporting the surrounding hospitality, entertainment and commercial ecosystem. The ambition is to bring the kind of pedestrian-led experience often associated with master-planned destinations to the wider International Drive district, creating a stronger sense of arrival and a more connected public realm. The need for enhanced pedestrian infrastructure is already evident. Orange County's 2024 Pedestrian Movement Study recorded an average of 1,150 pedestrians on weekdays at the intersection, rising to 1,364 on the peak recorded day. The Promenade is designed to complement Orange County's separately funded pedestrian bridge, creating seamless approaches and enhanced landing environments across all four corners of the intersection. Joshua T. Wallack, Manager of Gateway 2040, LLC, said:“Gateway 2040 is about creating an arrival experience worthy of one of the world's great tourism destinations. International Drive already has extraordinary hotels, attractions, restaurants and entertainment, but the opportunity now is to connect that energy through a truly pedestrian-focused public realm. For international investors, what makes the opportunity particularly compelling is that through the EB-5 programme, qualifying investors and their families have a direct pathway to permanent residency in the United States. For investors in Dubai looking not only at where they place their capital, but also at the long-term opportunities they can create for their families, that is an incredibly powerful proposition.” An Investment with a Pathway to US Permanent Residency Gateway 2040 is being structured as an EB-5 infrastructure project, creating an opportunity for qualifying international investors to participate in US public infrastructure while pursuing permanent residency through the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Under the proposed structure, private equity, including EB-5 immigrant investor capital, will finance the design, permitting and construction of the Promenade. Upon completion, acquired property interests are intended to be conveyed to Orange County, supporting long-term public ownership and stewardship. Qualifying infrastructure projects are eligible for the current US$800,000 minimum EB-5 investment threshold and benefit from a dedicated 2% annual visa set-aside reserved specifically for infrastructure projects. Each EB-5 investment must support the creation of at least 10 full-time US jobs per investor. Gateway 2040 is expected to generate employment across civil engineering, surveying, structural work, landscape architecture, general contracting and skilled trades, alongside indirect economic activity through supply chains and the surrounding hospitality ecosystem. A full economic analysis will quantify job creation against the required EB-5 threshold. For qualifying investors, the programme provides a direct pathway to US lawful permanent residency for the investor, their spouse and eligible unmarried children under 21, with immigrant visa numbers currently available for qualifying investors from countries such as the UAE that do not face per-country EB-5 visa backlogs. This remains subject to normal processing times, individual immigration approval and programme requirements, including lawful source-of-funds documentation, the required investment and job creation. This combination of infrastructure investment and an immigration pathway distinguishes the EB-5 programme from temporary visa categories, offering qualifying investors the opportunity to pursue permanent residency rather than a temporary right to live in the United States. Public infrastructure with long-term economic impact Beyond the investment opportunity, Gateway 2040 is fundamentally designed as a public-realm project with the potential to create lasting benefits for one of Orlando's most important tourism corridors. The proposed Promenade is designed to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and connectivity, alleviate pressure on existing sidewalks and support greater economic and commercial vitality across International Drive. Gateway 2040 is being coordinated around Orange County's pedestrian bridge programme, with the Promenade intended to deliver the approaches and enhanced landing environments required to create a cohesive pedestrian experience across the intersection. The project is progressing through the public-private partnership process, with planned phases encompassing detailed design and permitting, securing necessary property interests and pre-construction works, construction and integration with the pedestrian bridge, followed by final inspection, public opening and conveyance of relevant property interests to Orange County. Connecting Dubai investors with Orlando's next chapter Gateway 2040's presentation at International Property Show 2026 brings the opportunity directly to one of the world's most internationally connected investment markets. Now in its 22nd edition, IPS brings together investors, developers, government entities, financial institutions and industry professionals from around the world, providing an international platform for cross-border real estate and investment opportunities. For Gateway 2040, Dubai provides a natural setting to introduce a proposition that combines US infrastructure, one of Orlando's most important tourism destinations and the potential for qualifying investors and their families to pursue permanent residency in the United States through EB-5. Gateway 2040 will be showcased at International Property Show 2026 from 7 to 9 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, where representatives will meet prospective investors and provide further information on the project and its proposed EB-5 investment structure. Visitors to the exhibition can meet the Gateway 2040 team at Stall E06, located near Gate 8. Event Details Event: International Property Show 2026
Dates: 7–9 September 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
Gateway 2040: Stall E06, near Gate 8
Taking place from 7 to 9 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, IPS will provide Gateway 2040 with a platform to introduce the project to investors from the UAE and wider region seeking international investment opportunities with the added potential of long-term US residency. Unlike temporary or non-immigrant investment visa categories, EB-5 is an immigrant investor programme designed to provide qualifying investors with a pathway to lawful permanent residency in the United States, with eligible spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 also able to be included, subject to applicable programme requirements and immigration approvals. Located at the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Road in Orange County, Florida, Gateway 2040 proposes the comprehensive pedestrianisation of one of Orlando's key tourism intersections, transforming the existing sidewalks into a continuous, enhanced promenade network designed to integrate with Orange County's planned pedestrian bridge. The project forms part of a wider ambition to realise Orange County's I-Drive 2040 vision, creating a more vibrant, connected and pedestrian-centred environment across one of the region's most important tourism districts. Reimagining the gateway to Orlando's tourism district Gateway 2040 is envisioned as more than a sidewalk improvement project. The proposed Promenade will reconstruct and widen existing sidewalks across all four corners of the Sand Lake Road and International Drive intersection, incorporating enhanced streetscaping, landscaping and ADA-compliant accessibility features alongside improved approaches and landing points connecting with the future pedestrian bridge. Together, the Promenade and bridge are intended to create a cohesive pedestrian gateway into International Drive's Entertainment District, improving the way visitors move through and experience the area while supporting the surrounding hospitality, entertainment and commercial ecosystem. The ambition is to bring the kind of pedestrian-led experience often associated with master-planned destinations to the wider International Drive district, creating a stronger sense of arrival and a more connected public realm. The need for enhanced pedestrian infrastructure is already evident. Orange County's 2024 Pedestrian Movement Study recorded an average of 1,150 pedestrians on weekdays at the intersection, rising to 1,364 on the peak recorded day. The Promenade is designed to complement Orange County's separately funded pedestrian bridge, creating seamless approaches and enhanced landing environments across all four corners of the intersection. Joshua T. Wallack, Manager of Gateway 2040, LLC, said:“Gateway 2040 is about creating an arrival experience worthy of one of the world's great tourism destinations. International Drive already has extraordinary hotels, attractions, restaurants and entertainment, but the opportunity now is to connect that energy through a truly pedestrian-focused public realm. For international investors, what makes the opportunity particularly compelling is that through the EB-5 programme, qualifying investors and their families have a direct pathway to permanent residency in the United States. For investors in Dubai looking not only at where they place their capital, but also at the long-term opportunities they can create for their families, that is an incredibly powerful proposition.” An Investment with a Pathway to US Permanent Residency Gateway 2040 is being structured as an EB-5 infrastructure project, creating an opportunity for qualifying international investors to participate in US public infrastructure while pursuing permanent residency through the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Under the proposed structure, private equity, including EB-5 immigrant investor capital, will finance the design, permitting and construction of the Promenade. Upon completion, acquired property interests are intended to be conveyed to Orange County, supporting long-term public ownership and stewardship. Qualifying infrastructure projects are eligible for the current US$800,000 minimum EB-5 investment threshold and benefit from a dedicated 2% annual visa set-aside reserved specifically for infrastructure projects. Each EB-5 investment must support the creation of at least 10 full-time US jobs per investor. Gateway 2040 is expected to generate employment across civil engineering, surveying, structural work, landscape architecture, general contracting and skilled trades, alongside indirect economic activity through supply chains and the surrounding hospitality ecosystem. A full economic analysis will quantify job creation against the required EB-5 threshold. For qualifying investors, the programme provides a direct pathway to US lawful permanent residency for the investor, their spouse and eligible unmarried children under 21, with immigrant visa numbers currently available for qualifying investors from countries such as the UAE that do not face per-country EB-5 visa backlogs. This remains subject to normal processing times, individual immigration approval and programme requirements, including lawful source-of-funds documentation, the required investment and job creation. This combination of infrastructure investment and an immigration pathway distinguishes the EB-5 programme from temporary visa categories, offering qualifying investors the opportunity to pursue permanent residency rather than a temporary right to live in the United States. Public infrastructure with long-term economic impact Beyond the investment opportunity, Gateway 2040 is fundamentally designed as a public-realm project with the potential to create lasting benefits for one of Orlando's most important tourism corridors. The proposed Promenade is designed to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and connectivity, alleviate pressure on existing sidewalks and support greater economic and commercial vitality across International Drive. Gateway 2040 is being coordinated around Orange County's pedestrian bridge programme, with the Promenade intended to deliver the approaches and enhanced landing environments required to create a cohesive pedestrian experience across the intersection. The project is progressing through the public-private partnership process, with planned phases encompassing detailed design and permitting, securing necessary property interests and pre-construction works, construction and integration with the pedestrian bridge, followed by final inspection, public opening and conveyance of relevant property interests to Orange County. Connecting Dubai investors with Orlando's next chapter Gateway 2040's presentation at International Property Show 2026 brings the opportunity directly to one of the world's most internationally connected investment markets. Now in its 22nd edition, IPS brings together investors, developers, government entities, financial institutions and industry professionals from around the world, providing an international platform for cross-border real estate and investment opportunities. For Gateway 2040, Dubai provides a natural setting to introduce a proposition that combines US infrastructure, one of Orlando's most important tourism destinations and the potential for qualifying investors and their families to pursue permanent residency in the United States through EB-5. Gateway 2040 will be showcased at International Property Show 2026 from 7 to 9 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, where representatives will meet prospective investors and provide further information on the project and its proposed EB-5 investment structure. Visitors to the exhibition can meet the Gateway 2040 team at Stall E06, located near Gate 8. Event Details Event: International Property Show 2026
Dates: 7–9 September 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
Gateway 2040: Stall E06, near Gate 8
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