Dubai Expo 2020 is definitely the hottest event in the UAE. Here I am sharing a list of the biggest pavilions to visit at Dubai Expo 2020. If you try to visit as many sites as you can in a day, it will become excessive. After running through dozens of pavilions, things start to look the same - including flashing LED screens, CGI, technology, robots, sounds, pictures, and information displays.
1.UAE pavilion
The UAE pavilion displays a series of exhibitions representing Emirati culture, as well as the history of the country and the story of its leaders and their perspectives. The celebration of the nation begins even before entering the pavilion - there are Al-Ghaf trees planted around the pavilion. Al-Ghaf is the UAE's national tree that survives drought, has a historical and cultural symbol of stability and peace, and can withstand the heat of summer.
Inside the pavilion, visitors begin their tour on a floor with sand-covered corners to reflect the desert landscape of the country, and visitors can experience the rich cultural heritage of the country and its aspirations for the future. It is part of the UAE's efforts to create a prosperous and peaceful society for the future. Laser projectors displaying pictures and videos of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, the founding father of the emirate, reflected his voice in the sand. In one corner of the room, called the Cross Roads Area, stands a structure decorated with lights and objects.
Visitors enter the next room on a journey featuring large screens displaying images of UAE culture. Finally, people enter the theater to see a short animation about the Gulf country. Audiences are engaged in normal sound and vision, and experience a sense of movement as their chairs move in line with the sites and sounds placed in front of them on the screen.
The 28 movable wings can open and rotate 110 to 125 degrees. The eye-catching roof is also designed to store energy through integrated photovoltaic panels. The pavilion is LEED Platinum certified in accordance with Dubai Green Building Regulations and Specifications. The pavilion is highly energy efficient, incorporating elements and features designed for sustainability. The 15,000-square-foot pavilion includes an auditorium, food and beverage outlets and VIP lounges.
Architect: Santiago Calatrava
Location: The Opportunity District of Expo 2020 Dubai.
Inspiration: A flying falcon
Theme: The UAE Pavilion is designed to embody the main theme of Expo 2020 Connecting Minds, Create the Future and symbolize the pioneering spirit of the UAE.
2.USA Pavilion
The USA Pavilion showcases American ideas, enterprise and innovation. Seven exhibits take guests on a unique journey that celebrates the past, present and future of American innovation, as well as national art forms including Thomas Jefferson's personal copy of the Qur'an, the Statue of Liberty Torch replica, and the famous Mars Opportunity Rover model. This journey offers a unique experience involving people of all ages and abilities. The area of this pavilion is 4,000 square meters.
The sun rises on the Statue of Liberty in this immersive media show featuring the physical entertainment of Lady Liberty's iconic torch. Visitors discover America's past, present, and future, and how independence is the basis for opportunity and innovation.
Light bulb, phone, internet - all these great inventions were made in the United States of America. The exhibition features the historical achievements of some of America's most famous novelists, including antiquities from Alexander Graham Bell and Steve Jobs.
The United States is an incubator of innovations, where countless companies think differently and lead us to change. The exhibition recognizes the global influence of American companies seeking to expand their reach to desirable communities around the world.
At this eight-minute immersive media show, guests explore the future of American technological advances in the current century and beyond. This experience touches on the greatest and most courageous ideas offered by the United States and presents the best possible idea from the democratization of space to quantum computing, sustainable energy and much more.
From the sunny beaches of Dry Tortugas to the rocks of Yosemite, one can explore the natural wonders of its national parks, one of America's most precious properties.
Come face to face with the people, organizations and technological tools that make the United States a "land of opportunity". In addition to the original meteorite, the Mars Opportunity rover, and a part of the moon, representatives from a variety of American organizations are participating in the exhibition.
Every evening, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket "explodes" in a heartbreaking, 60-second night-time. The projection mapping turns the rocket into a huge canvas, because the story of the history of space travel in the United States is alive in the flame of glory. The show has seemed a bit unfocused in recent episodes.
Eat under the stars just below the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in the USA pavilion. It will be a good experience.
Location: The Opportunity District of Expo 2020 Dubai
Theme: ‘Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of the Future’ celebrates the American people.
3.India Pavilion
India Pavilion, one of the largest pavilions at the Expo 2020 Dubai. A golden opportunity to present India to the world and to present the country as the next hub for growth and innovation. India Pavilion is created on the theme of “Openness. Opportunity. Growth."Under this, the pavilion will be focusing on 11 primary themes - Climate and Biodiversity, Space, Urban and Rural Development, Tolerance and Inclusivity, Golden Jubilee, Knowledge and Learning, Travel and Connectivity, Global Goals, Health and Wellness, Food Agriculture and Livelihoods, and Water, each having a dedicated zone all underneath one gigantic roof. Each week, these patterns take the form of three stories of 25 sub-themes. In the evenings, the front can be seen turning into a vibrant display with sound, light and projections.
The India Pavilion showcases the latest technologies and creates an ambient and futuristic atmosphere with installations that provide augmented reality and projection mapping.
The Pavilion has 4 floors. As you enter the pavilion, you will walk into a star tunnel that will take you into space to witness India's space travel. As you go further, you will see India's achievements in the field of health and wellness, highlighting India's vast history of Ayurveda and other medicine.
The first floor will take you to the world of stunning projections and mirrors presented by a kaleidoscope of India's colors and cultural vibes. The second floor bears witness to India's bilateral partnership with the UAE and the many opportunities that this partnership opens up. The third floor will open the door to ‘Corporate India’ and the growing potential in various sectors.
The India Pavilion also hosts an amphitheatre, conference rooms, state pavilions, restaurants, souvenir shops, and much more. Built with 600 individual blocks, the front uses a kinetic architecture - a mosaic of rotating panels that will feature 75 stories about the country's history and literature in 26 weeks.
The India Pavilion, which celebrates the 75th anniversary of the country and showcases the country's achievements, diversity and rich cultural heritage, is one of the few pavilions to host a number of conferences, B2B meets, cultural events, food fairs and online workshops in Dubai. Film screenings, debates and various competitions. The festivals in India between October 01, 2021 and March 31, 2022 will be celebrated in all their glory.
Architect: CP Kukreja Architects
Location: The Opportunity District of Expo 2020 Dubai
Themes: “Openness. Opportunity. Growth."Under this, the pavilion will be focusing on 11 primary themes - Climate and Biodiversity, Space, Urban and Rural Development, Tolerance and Inclusivity, Golden Jubilee, Knowledge and Learning, Travel and Connectivity, Global Goals, Health and Wellness, Food Agriculture and Livelihoods, and Water, each having a dedicated zone all underneath one gigantic roof.
4.Pakistan Pavilion
The pavilion covers eight important locations depicting the rich culture, history, landscape, religious diversity and wildlife of Pakistan. As you walk through the Pakistan Pavilion, you will see Pakistan's digitally engaging experiences from the world's oldest civilization to the modern era, recorded over 7,000 years ago. Visual artist Naveed Sadiq has been creating unique miniature works of art inside the walls of the pavilion for months, telling a rich history of Pakistan's origins.
The Pavilion covers an area of 35,000 sqft and is one of the bigger pavilions of Expo 2020. Expo 2020 Dubai will feature a series of workshops, conferences and exciting events hosted by Pakistan at the pavilion and event throughout the six months. There are various possibilities to see trade, investment and trade opportunities in Pakistan. There is also an enjoyable aspect section where you can see popular Pakistani celebrities from multiple industries like sports, music, TV and film.Visual artist Affan Baghpati has created a stunning installation inspired by the minarets of the holy places. The visuals of Chaand -Taara and Surmadani Phooljaal have been scaled up to a monumental size.
The Pakistan Pavilion offers a great attraction called "The Bazaar", where you can buy great souvenirs of Pakistan. For food lovers, the best taste of Pakistani food and beverages is arranged in "Dabba". This is one of the many reasons why visitors visit the Pakistan Pavilion.
Pakistan pavilion showcase the enormous treasures in tourism, commerce and investment that are waiting to be discovered and benefited by the world.During the six-month event, several cultural and business seminars will be held at the pavilion to boost tourism and investment in Pakistan.
Theme: "Pakistan: The Hidden Treasure".
Location: Opportunity District
Architect: Al Jabal Eng., Rashid Rana
5.Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabia pavilion is a huge window-shaped building with an area of 13,000 square meters. Featuring the world's largest LED mirror screen display, the world's largest interactive floor and 8,000 LED lights, it moves with you as you walk through it, and welcomes visitors with the world's longest interactive water feature over 32 meters long.
The structure also features an art installation of 2,030 glowing crystals, suspended above the escalator like a window opening into the sky.Visitors can experience 14 cultural landmarks along a stunning escalator ride. These include acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as At-Turaif District in Ad-Diriyah, Hegra Archaeological Site in AlUla, Historic Jeddah, Rock Art in the Hail Region, and Al-Ahsa Oasis.
The five-storey pavilion is spread over the size of two football fields. Second only to the UAE pavilion in size. The pavilion, which resembles a giant window, is designed to give viewers a glimpse into the future of Saudi Arabia. Visitors can explore 23 other destinations, including world-leading giga-projects which are rewriting the possibilities of sustainable development such as Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, and King Salman Park.
Visitors can enter ‘Vision’, a kind of art exhibition curated by famous Saudi artists. Highlights include a 30m floating virtual sphere and a bespoke interactive floor.
the pavilion will take visitors through the ‘Discovery Center’, where an innovative platform will connect leaders worldwide to forge exciting partnerships and discuss investment opportunities, visualised through an interactive digital map of Saudi Arabia.This pavilion is also the proud recipient of three Guinness records for having: the largest LED mirror screen display, the longest interactive water feature and the largest interactive lighting display.
This largest LED screen can be found on the facade of the pavilion itself. Under the imposing, slanting screen, Visitors can enjoy greater views of country life than the privacy of a window into Saudi Arabia. Another 68-metre LED display is inside the pavilion that will reflect five ecosystems ranging from seas and deserts to mountains on the curved screen – explore the luscious Al Bardani Valley or the Red Sea along the western coast. Other sights include the mountains of the Tabuk region and the world’s largest sand desert Rub Al Khali or the Empty Quarter.
Longest 32-metre digital water feature is embedded with interactive points, through which visitors can influence the images and displays on the installation. Similar attractions can be found in the ‘Discovery Centre’ of the pavilion for potential investors and partners to network over an interactive digital map of Saudi Arabia. The data on the map will point towards nature, tourism, arts and culture and much more.
On weekends, the Pavilion hosts a Family Theater show on the Earth Stage, a special show that combines music, songs, puppetry, audience participation, and digital screen content. The Saudi pavilion does not appear during the day as it does at night. Enjoy several shows in the outdoor area during the day and indulge in a magnificent view at night.
The pavilion offers over 1,800 daily and special events, such as performances, interactive educative activities and fun for both kids and adults, allowing visitors to enjoy the outdoor space as well. The pavilion provides entertaining and educative days out for kids and the whole family, with a variety of activities.Kids can learn about the Kingdom's Saudi handicrafts and sustainable energy activities and enjoy fun family shows with Saudi stories.
Location: Opportunity District
Architect: Boris Micka Associates
Theme: Inspired by the theme “The sky is the limit.”
6.Japan pavilion
The Japanese Pavilion is situated in the Opportunity district of the Expo 2020. Aiko Yabunaka, the Secretary General of the Pavilion, said “Our theme is ‘Where ideas meet’. We are creating an opportunity for people to meet and share ideas for a better future.”
This will be a personalized visual treat for you. On the first floor, at the entrance, visitors get a Sony smart device and open earphones. This will be your personal guide. At the beginning of your tour, you will be asked to provide details such as where you are from on the smart device. Next, you will be given a name or a character. Every visitor is given a single virtual flower, a symbol of hospitality. Apparently, when guests visit Japanese homes, guests place a single flower in a bowl to welcome them. You can get it on a smart device.
The pavilion has five zones. The first zone is ‘Encountering Japan’. Visitors walk into a room that uses mist and technology to create an immersive experience, as if you are standing in parts of Japan. After you learn about Japan’s journey through history, you are asked choose a door based on your intuition.
The second zone called ‘Culture and history’, and the time you spend at the various points in the third zone called ‘Innovation’, the smart device understands the issues that draw you most and designs your virtual avatar, using real-time graphic art. The third zone is not solely about high-end technology instead, it has drawn inspiration from both Nature and traditional culture. Here you can explore modern Japan and its future through a series of cute, elaborate miniatures using day-to-day objects. It is inspired from a feature in Japanese poetry called mitate, that uses metaphors to allude to various things.
In the fourth zone, ‘Issues’, visitors walk through an infinity mirror room which juxtaposes their own images with those depicting social and environmental challenges facing the world today.
In the fifth zone, called ‘Where ideas meet’, visitors get to experience the first step in a 360-degree theater integrating cutting-edge data technology with real-time generated graphic art. Video projections in these zones are created with Ultrafine Mist creating three-dimensional art in an unprecedented depth experience.
Finally you can see your avatar. Displays the issues that interest you together and groups you with others who share similar interests. In the final zone called ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives – Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai’, the section focuses on how ideas, actions, and challenges of people from around the world can come together.
A Japanese sushi restaurant is also a part of the pavilion. The restaurant overlooks the beautiful white facade.The smart devices are returned at the end of the tour and according to the staff at the pavilion, they get cleaned and sanitised after every use.
Location: Opportunity District of Expo 2020 Dubai
Architect: Yuko Nagayama and Associates,
Theme: " Where ideas meet"
7.Brazil Pavilion
Brazil pavilion located in the Sustainability District between the Sweden Pavilion and the Azerbaijan Pavilion. This pavilion spread over an area of 4,000sq m. Brazil pavilion is showcase its rich biodiversity and potential in reliable production so that the people who will visit there can explore more about Brazil.
The Brazil Pavilion focuses on the concept of sustainability through its design and the recyclable material it uses, simulating the design of the Amazon basin, which is the largest river in the world, using audio-visual effects and a distinctive engineering design.
The Brazil pavilion is designed by JPG.AQR, MMBB and Ben Avid architecture firms. It is protected by tensile shape 48 meters broad and 18.5 meters high four vertical panels erect panels making up a shielding, an implosive therapy, safe by cables anchored to the water mirror. During the day this structure covers and protects the waters, at night it makes the pavilion bright, floating cube. Plunged in projections, vapors, sounds and skillful aromas, this place forms the fragrance of the proposed museographer journey, whose theme is riverine waters of Brazil.
The ground floor is the primary space for visitors. The air-conditioned first floor is accessible by stairs and a large capacity elevator, and has a multi-tasking room for lectures, movies, debates and small events. The structure was made with lightweight white fabric that doubles as a projection screen turning the pavilion into a massive amphitheatre.
Enter the pavilion where you will find dishes that complement the exhibition, such as cafes, restaurants and shops, and walk around it. Expect a high purpose screen for medium light presentations. From the corridor visitors can view of the water plaza below.
Theme: ' Together of diversity'
Location: Sustainability District
Architect : JPG.AQR, MMBB and Ben Avid architecture firms.
8.United Kingdom (UK) Pavilion
Also known as the ' Poem Pavilion' at the UK Pavilion Expo 2020. Shaped like a giant wooden conical musical instrument. Its design combines poetry, visual effects, LED screens, geometry and solar panels. The 20-meter-high front will span into 52cm and then spread over the exhibition, are beneath the crumble cone. United Kingdom will use that wider site of Expo 2020 to showcase the great British culture and creativity with various dance, music and cultural programs. The UK pavilion will be a masterpiece with an attractive and stunning pattern, encircled by a broadcast message that expands the invitation to participate and engage in all commands.
DIT (The department for international trade) is appealing UK-based firms to register their interests to give away exhibits to participate in UK pavilion. The exhibition will display in a glass display case at hip height level. Visitors will be looking through glass into these cases as they have to walk up and down the maze. Views of the UK Pavilion:
Maze of ambition: A journey through different bright displays with expanding real-world experiences exploring the UK part of learning with artificial intelligence and machines and space.
Choral space: Visitors enter the building of the UK Pavilion, they automatically become part of the hypnotic soundcape, reflecting the diverse culture of the United Kingdom.
Tone space: At the end of this journey, visitors will return to the integrated and collective message of the pavilion and exchange it throughout the Expo site.
Location: Opportunity District
Architect: The Award Winner British artist and designer ES Devlin OBE is hired to design the UK pavilion.
Theme:' Innovating for a shared future'.
This pavilion is an ideal place to display the best of British creativity, culture and innovations to the other world. The pavilion has restaurants and bars showcasing the best British food and beverages from around the UK.
9.Ukraine Pavilion
The Ukraine Pavilion welcomes visitors with a four-story steel structure of linked polygonal shapes that evokes a future spacecraft. The 15-meter-tall building is completely covered in stained glass, with the giant angles of the ceiling windows protruding from the floor, creating a face and gem - like appearance. The building covers an area of over 1000 sq. m. The sand-colored bands of geometric-patterned plasterwork anchor the structure, marking the space between the floors and crowning the beautiful building. Ukraine pavilion presents a "field" created from real wheat, "nano-wheat" and digital wheat. This solution symbolically symbolizes Ukraine's move towards the future in line with nature and technological progress.
The pavilion hints at how brilliant ideas and latest transformations can help transform a country into a brighter future. From an e-bike that can travel 380 km on a single charge to solar-powered solar blinds, there is also an opportunity to experience Ukrainian innovations. Under the theme Smart Ukraine: 'Connecting Dots', Expo 2020's Ukraine Pavilion in Dubai is divided into three thematic groups: Smart Life, Smart Thinking and Smart Feelings.
On the ground floor inside, there’s the “Smart Life” multimedia gallery - an exhibition hall with video projections on the walls. Breathtaking visuals are complemented by the kinetic show, and a powerful server combines dynamic images with sound. In this hall, the sound is provided with the point - source system MAG STING - it’s an ultra-modern acoustic system that combines high performance and ease of system integration.
The second floor demonstrates Ukrainian cultural heritage in the form of traditional decorative art - Vytynanki. Another set of MAG VerA M - in white color - is used to create the atmosphere here.
On the third floor there is a stage, equipped with MAG WASP series systems. The scalability of the MAG WASP line array is one of its main advantages, allowing the system to be used both at large concert venues and small stages. Additionally, MAG Focus 5 monitors are used for monitoring.
Join a seminar to explore how to build a more balanced world. Then relax in the lush indoor garden, have the opportunity to attend a fashion show and sample Ukrainian cuisine.
Location: Opportunity district
Theme: ‘Connecting Dots’
Architect: ASGC construction LLC
10.France Pavilion
This is one of the first pavilions you will see when entering the Mobility District.the France Pavilion is located on the main avenue that leads to Al Wasl Plaza. This pavilion showcase of the nation’s cultural asset and commitment to sustainability.
The ground floor, which can be accessed by everyone, offers an experiential and immersive path allowing all visitors to discover "l'art de vivre à la francaise" (the French art of living), the culture, the country's talents and its innovations concerning the 17 goals set for Sustainable Development. The upper floor of the pavilion is reserved for professional and event programming: screenings, mini exhibitions, debates and workshops which, again, are all centred around the 17 objectives of the 2030 agenda.
Large screens on the walls show off the vibrant marine life and snippets of a research team at the Antarctica.Try astronaut’s-eye view from the International Space Station (ISS). A globular replica of a space shuttle window on the wall lets you see what astronauts up there really see.The pavilion structure that meets the Gold requirements of the LEED certification rating system is completely detachable, and several possible reuse options are currently being studied.
From an energy perspective, the pavilion generates 60% of the energy it uses, and various initiatives have been adopted to control drinking water consumption and reuse more than 85% of the waste generated.
Luxury French bakery house Laduree has its famous macarons up for taste at a kiosk along the promenade. Meanwhile, the temporary exhibition leads visitors to the Paris-Versailles Cafe on the ground floor. At the French brasserie, picture yourself in Parisian streets pausing for a quick lunch of smoked turkey baguette, quick snack of butter croissant and a cup of hot chocolate.
Location: Mobility District.
Theme: ‘France, Lightspeed Inspiration’
Architects: Atelier Perez Prado + Celnikier & Grabli Architects.
11.Morocco Pavilion
The Morocco Pavilion at Expo 2020 advances this form in dazzling style, combining modern design and rich heritage to create a uniquely vertical journey through Morocco. At the pavilion, you will experience antique street scenery and cutting-edge innovations: everything from traditional Moroccan gardens to one of the world’s largest solar energy plants, Noor Ouarzazate. It all ends with a stunning panoramic view from the pavilion’s rooftop area. The building’s 4,000 square metre facade, which is 33 metres in height.
Morocco will offer a cultural and artistic programme in the heart of its pavilion as well as at various other central sites of Expo 2020 Dubai. This programme will include exhibitions, performances, spectacles, concerts, entertainment, and shows. The morocco pavilion comprises 14 exhibition spaces, a traditional moroccan restaurant, a tea room, a modern street food area, a shop, an event space, an office space, and a lounge.
The program is arranged vertically around the inner courtyard, reminiscent of traditional Moroccan architecture. A continuous ‘inner street’ connects the spaces and guides visitors around a set route from the top floor to ground level. The Pavilion attempts to reduce the number of air-conditioned spaces to the bare minimum, utilizing passive strategies of climate control such as the thickness of the earthen walls, multiple vertical gardens, and the presence of a large central patio to naturally ventilate and cool the building.
Visitors can experience the different regions and cultures of Morocco as well as the framed views of the surrounding Expo.Alternative ways to travel between levels can be found in the east corner of the building, where a 15 square meter elevating platform and exhibition space can carry up to 50 people simultaneously from the ground to the seventh floor.The Morocco Pavilion will be converted into a housing complex, with existing facilities adapted into apartments and communal spaces.
Location: Opportunity District of Expo 2020 Dubai
Theme: Full of opportunities
Architect: Tarik Oualalou
12.Italy Pavilion
The Italy pavilion is topped with three boat hulls and surrounded by a curtain made from 70 kilometres of rope manufactured from recycled plastic. The Italian pavilion's structure is formed from 150 slender vertical steel pillars, each 27 meters high, that support a trio of 40-metre-long upturned boat hulls manufactured in collaboration with shipbuilder Fincantieri.
Two examples of reuse immediately stand out from the outside of the pavilion structure. The first is the structure's roof three hulls of life-size boats, measuring from 40 to 50 metres in length and painted in the colours of the Italian flag the largest "tricolour" in the country's history as it extends over 2,100 square meter. The pillars also support a wave-shaped roof membrane responsible for modulating the intensity of natural light that penetrates the pavilion.
The second example is the multimedia curtain facade, made of nautical ropes produced with recycled plastic, equivalent to about 2 million plastic bottles. LEDs that illuminate and give dynamism and a multimedia aspect to the facade have been incorporated into the ropes. Innovation and experimentation animate the whole structure. Indeed, unusual and original construction materials have been used throughout the project. An advanced nebuliser based climate mitigation system has been used, which offers a sustainable alternative to air conditioning.
Italy Pavilion, a striking showcase of culture, science and the nautical arts. Inside the pavilion, beyond a dramatic veil of LED strands, stylish exhibits await. See a five- metre- tall 3D-printed replica of Michelangelo’s legendary David statue, learn about algae at a cluster of naturally multicoloured pools or gaze up and contemplate the fanciful hanging gardens embedded in the boats’ hulls.The Italian Pavilion covers an area of over 3500 square metres and has been defined by its designers as "Moving architecture".
external escalator, located inside the pavilion and standing 11 metres above ground, visitors are able to directly observe everything below and walk along a walkway suspended over the exhibition spaces and the installations. Inside the pavilion, some of the main spaces to highlight included Belvedere, a round structure topped by a dome and covered in wild plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub, which pays homage to classic Italian Renaissance gardens. The Innovation Space dedicated to technological innovation; the “Second Sun” and “Second Moon” digital installations, designed to transform visitors’ emotions into light effects in real time; as well as the “Theatre of Memory”, where a 3D-printed copy of Michelangelo’s David is exhibited. The itinerary concludes on the ground floor with the “Solar Coffee Garden” designed by the CRA - Carlo Ratti Association and Italo Rota studios for Lavazza.
Location: The Opportunity District of Expo 2020 Dubai
Theme: Beauty connects people
Architect: CRA - I. Rota, M. Gatto - F&M
13. Switzerland Pavilion
The Switzerland pavilion showcases the stunning aspects of the country's culture, landscape and modernity.
The entrance to the pavilion, with its Swiss cross, can be seen from afar. Here, Switzerland will roll out the red carpet to the world. The facade of the building will be entirely covered with reflective film. Visitors queuing to enter reflect their own image in the giant mirror above their heads until they enter the Crystal Cave.
The ground floor, an exhibition area will showcase innovations from Swiss companies. In the same area, a stage will host our Daily Swiss Digital Show. In the “Swissnex mobile” dedicated to research, education and innovation, Swiss partners will present their research and products through small exhibits, talks and showcases aligned with the Focus Weeks of Expo 2020.
Looking down at the mountain slopes, visitors enter a 'universe of opportunity'. A six-minute documentary film will be projected through the panorama from day to night and from spring to winter. From a single vantage point, ‘long views’ will show the opportunities that Switzerland offers in the face of global challenges, such as its dual education system, innovations in sustainable development and citizen participation in political decision-making.
the pavilion, subdivided into three dramatic acts, each reflecting the core themes: ‘Typically Swiss’, ‘Discover Opportunities and Possibilities’ and ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.
The exhibition will be complemented by a Sprungli Boutique and Cafe and spaces on the rooftop reserved for private and public events. The visitors will have the opportunity to experience Switzerland from its sweet side and enjoy a variety of Swiss chocolate at the “Sprungli Cafe” and fresh drinks and bar food on the rooftop terrace.
Location : Opportunity District
Theme : Reflections
Architect: The Switzerland pavilion is designed by Zurich-based architects called OOS in partnership with Bellprat Partner and Loren Eugster.
14.Sri Lanka Pavilion
The eye-catching water theme was designed by students from the University of Moratuwa, using the sinuous flow of water to evoke the country’s adaptability and ability to transform challenges into opportunities. It covers an area of 300 square kilometer. At the pavilion, visitors will be immersed in an experience inspired by the water - emphasizing the value of adaptability and capriciousness and the will to turn challenges into opportunities. Display screens in the pavilion are unique aspects of the island nation. Through these cinematic works one can learn about the rich culture, heritage, natural ecosystems and wildlife of the island.
Visitors are also able to unravel the secret of the world famous Ceylon Tea, from leaf to cup, and enjoy a fresh cup of tea on their journey along the pavilion at the special tea corner courtesy of the Sri Lankan Tea Board. The Export Development Board facilitates retail space with a wide range of Sri Lankan products ranging from perfumes to beautiful batik garments.
The pavilion will hosts many events including a fashion show featuring traditional batik designs, a wedding show branding Sri Lanka as a prime wedding and honeymoon destination, a cultural dance show, a drum festival illustrating Sri Lanka’s rich cultural legacy through dance and music plus a children’s storytelling session featuring work by renowned children’s books author Late Sybil Wettasinghe, representing Sri Lanka’s rich literary heritage. There are opportunity to win free air tickets on a weekly basis offered through Sri Lankan Airlines at the Sri Lanka Pavilion.
Location: Opportunity District
Architecture: Thematic District Pavilion
Theme: So Sri Lanka
15. Finland Pavilion
The Finnish pavilion resembles an Arab tent made of snow. The Finland Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai showcases the country's deep connection with nature and sustainability, contributing to its high quality of life.Visitors will access the pavilion through a tent-like opening into a gorge, a special central void of the pavilion that opens to the sky.
The Finland Pavilion has two levels: ground level for the general exhibition and second level with VIP and conference areas, the “Finland Majlis”. The VIP area provides an excellent platform to organise corporate events in the Finland Pavilion. These events include seminars, workshops, client meetings, media events, lunches, dinners, cocktails, parties and meetings with various interest groups.
Entering the pavilion, the clean, white facade made of tensioned industrial fabric is contrasted by the hard granite floor tiles, which, together with shallow water pools, echo the Finnish landscape, while the interior is stripped down of any unnecessary claddings, minimising the use of materials. The exhibition space features a looping 53-metre long film display illustrating nature and technology
Location: Mobility District
Architect: JKMM Architects,
Theme: The main theme of the pavilion is sharing Future happiness’,