What Will Remain from Expo 2020 Dubai After it Closes?
Expo 2020 Dubai is sadly set to close in three weeks as people are trying to visit all the attractions they still haven’t seen, but what will remain from “The World’s Greatest Show” after it closes on March 31?
Eighty percent of the site will remain intact and the exhibition site become '15-minute' city called District 2020.
Al Wasl Dome
The 360-degree translucent Al Wasl Dome will remain
The Dome that hosted some of the world class performances such a s Coldplay will continue to be a gathering space where concerts will be held
Gravity-defying water feature
One of the biggest crowd-pullers at the Expo, the gravity defying water feature will also remain as a legacy.
Observation tower
The 55-metre-tall rotating observation tower that gives a bird’s eye view of the Expo 2020 site will also remain after Expo.
The UAE Pavilion
The falcon-shaped UAE Pavilion is one of the most popular pavilions at Expo 2020.
According to Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, the pavilion will remain as an Expo legacy plan that will reflect the country’s hopes and ambitions.
Saudi Arabia Pavilion
The second-largest pavilion is the Saudi Arabia Pavilion, it features a gigantic LED mirror screen, interactive water feature and covers an area of two soccer fields, takes visitors on a journey through the flora, fauna, the beautiful coasts, and high mountains of the country
India Pavilion
Nestled at the Al Forsan Park, India Pavilion will remain.
The pavilion will remain as an educational and cultural space and will promote innovation.
Firdaus Orchestra Studio
The studio will remain as a world-class creative space for artists and composers from around the world to collaborate.
Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion
The net-zero energy pavilion will stay post Expo.
The pavilion that has a self-contained micro ecosystem will become a children’s science centre.
It will host workshops and serve as temporary exhibition spaces to raise awareness about the environment.
Mobility Pavilion
Alif - The Mobility Pavilion will remain at the site. After the Expo, the pavilion will host exhibitions
Dubai Exhibition Centre
The sprawling 45,000 square metre exhibition space will remain as a world-class facility to host conferences, concerts and exhibitions post Expo.
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