Expo 2020 is a World Expo, currently hosted by Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Originally scheduled for 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021, it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being postponed, organizers kept the name Expo 2020 for marketing and branding purposes.
Expo Rider buses transport people FREE from the arrival plazas to the parking areas. Getting there by road is another option. People drive on the roads leading to the site and have to follow the signs to the designated parking areas.
PAVILIONS
There are over 157 countries participating and each Country has its own Pavilion. One can immerse in their cultural experiences and discover what makes each country unique as you explore these pavilions.
We could not visit all the Pavilions but had an opportunity to visit the following:
United Kingdom
The pavilion’s cone shape consists of slats featuring a continuously changing message generated by AI and visitors’ contributions, inspired by a project from Stephen Hawking.
United States
The pavilion showcases Thomas Jefferson’s copy of the Quran, a Moon rock sample collected by American astronaut Jack Schmitt during the Apollo 17 mission, a 43-meter tall replica of the Falcon 9 booster, and a replica of the Mars Opportunity Rover.
India
The pavilion is four-story with a façade consisting of 600 individual kinetic panels capable of simulation and motion. The ground floor showcases India’s space program, yoga, and medicinal herbs. It also includes a model of the Statue of Unity. The first floor features an immersive experience of Indian landscapes and art, including a display of miniature models of the Taj Mahal, the Junagarh Fort, and the Ram Mandir.
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Pavilion is one of the best show pieces. It offered a glimpse into their shared future, taking you on a journey through their ambitions across four main pillars: people, nature, heritage and opportunities. Brought to life by a collective of Saudi artists in the Vision space, a giant, multi-faceted 30-metre diameter globe with an interactive floor takes you on an audiovisual journey through the Kingdom’s creative scene.
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