[1] This RM21 billion development is envisioned to become the leading centre for international trade and exhibition of Kuala Lumpur, similar to the Tun Razak Exchange which on the other hand will become the city's new financial district.

KL Metropolis will integrate trade, commerce, living, and transport in one bustling hub located within the big city which will be built in stages over a duration of 20 years.

[4] A proposed direct link road from the NKVE and DUKE Highway connecting Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah junction has also been planned to ease traffic for the development in the future.

KL Metropolis' landmark building will be the 100-storey NAZA Signature Tower within MET 3, and is set to dominate the skyline in the western side of Kuala Lumpur.

[9][10] Housed the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation headquarters and MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC).

[11] The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) is the first flagship and component of the development which officially opened in August 2017.

It will be integrated to the other precincts via pedestrian walkaways in the district while Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd will be managing the RM20 million park over 15 years.

[18] In January 2022, Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad had plans to acquire the land of MET 3 under a purchase agreement to strengthen its property development business particularly in KL Metropolis.

(Partnership with EXSIM Development Sdn Bhd)[21][22] Proposed serviced residential towers with constructions expected to commence after the completion of MET 1.