Expo City Dubai (Dubai Expo 2020)
Views: 61,542 Subscribe

The Mobility District is the second district that's already open to the public. Visitors still don't have access to any pavilions, but the main pavilion, Alif, is open and ready to amaze! Opening times are 10AM to 6PM and an entry ticket will cost you 50.00 AED p/p.
Pavilions will start to open during the month of October.

"The Mobility Pavilion, designed by the award-winning Foster + Partners, features the world’s largest passenger lift, which will transport 160+ people at a time. The pavilion also stars a partly underground, partly open-air 330-metre track for you to see cutting-edge mobility devices in action."

Quote Source: https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en/understanding-expo/participants/special-pavilions/mobility


Here are some updates on the pavilions that have been demolished:

Serbia:



Nepal:
This pavilion has been completely demolished and it seems like the site now benefits as a sports field.


Chile:
I could not see anything behind the construction barriers, but the pavilion is definitely gone.

Iran:



France:



Thailand:
The pavilion is gone and the site hides behind construction walls.

Republic of Korea:



More updates on the remaining pavilions to follow!

The German Pavilion has been demolished. I posted pictures of the site in one of my recent posts.

Originally Posted by Guest

What about the German Pavilion. Is dismantling work going on, too?

The Sustainability District is one of the two districts that are open to the public. Its main pavilion, The Sustainability Pavilion (Terra), is open from 10AM to 6PM and entry tickets are 50.00 AED p/p.

Here are the pavilions that are still standing:

Uzbekistan:


Azerbaijan:


Slovenia:


Czech Republic:
I am not sure what they are planning with this pavilion. There were some construction workers, and I think it's to upgrade or do some maintenance on the building.


Spain:


India:


ENOC:


DP World:

The DP World Pavilion will remain as an education facility at District 2020 and will continue to benefit generations to come, supporting our mission for industry innovation and knowledge-creation.

Source: @expocitydubai on Instagram

Kazakhstan:


Emirates:


Palestine:



For pictures and information on the pavilions that have been demolished, please see the post below this one.

One of the districts that are semi-open to the public is the Sustainability District. For the month of September, the transportation shuttles around the areas are free. This district has some more life to it and you can already see some families or students roaming around to explore what the new Expo City has to offer. Although the pavilions are closed, the Sustainability Pavilion (Terra) is open to the public from 10AM to 6PM. The cost is 50.00 AED per person.

"With over 6,000 sqm of exhibition space, the Sustainability Pavilion will enjoy a long life after Expo is over, transforming into a science museum and expanding on its mission of exploring sustainable practices and the critical stewardship of our fragile planet."

Quote Source: https://grimshaw.global/projects/education/dubai-expo-2020-sustainability-pavilion/




Here is a list of the pavilions that are demolished, or in the stages of being demolished:

Kuwait:



Brazil:
This pavilion has been demolished to the ground. There is no confirmation on what will replace it.


Sweden & Lithuania:
Both are in the process of being demolished. Sweden is still peaking over the construction barriers.


Singapore, The Netherlands and New Zealand:
Where there were once 3 pavilions, there are now none. Just an open space. It is speculated that it will be used as office spaces in the future.


Germany:
Another one bites the dust.



Italy and Israel:
I was mesmerized by the construction on this site. The front is where the Italian pavilion once was, and in the back you can still see the steel structure of where the Israelian pavilion stood.




Japan and United States:
Both are gone and totally closed off. I could hear some construction going on, but could not get information on what they were building/developing.

Another post will follow on the pavilions that are still standing in the Sustainability District.

The Opportunity District is still closed to the public and although you can walk through, there are several security guards roaming the grounds to ensure people do not enter restricted- or construction areas. The Opportunity Pavilion (Mission Possible) is undergoing maintenance and is closed to the public. Although no official opening date has been mentioned, it is speculated that it will re-open its doors around mid-October as a public museum for Expo City Dubai visitors.

"Witness how our lives and actions are interconnected in the Opportunity District. Meet the people worldwide who are transforming dreams and aspirations into the realities of tomorrow, and be empowered to shape the future by unlocking the potential within yourself."

Quote Source: www.expo2020dubai.com


Several pavilions have been demolished or are in the demolishing process. They are:

United Kingdom:
It is speculated that the site will be used as a parking area.


Monaco & Indonesia:
These zones were completely boxed off with high container walls. I got information that it's planned to be completely demolished to make space for other buildings.

Bahrain:
I could not get confirmation on whether they're planning to upgrade or demolish this pavilion. As you can see, there are obvious signs of work being done.


Vietnam, Colombia and Belarus:
There are no signs of these pavilions. It has been demolished to the ground. What will take their place is still a mystery.

Austria and Switzerland:
Both were demolished to the ground. I was lucky enough to take some pictures of the construction before the walls went up.




The Opportunity District pavilions that are still standing in Expo City Dubai are:

GCC:


Luxemburg:


Ukraine:


Baden-Wurttembourg House:


Pakistan:


Norway:


China:


Egypt:


Morocco:


Saudi-Arabia:


Mission Possible Pavilion:
As mentioned, this pavilion will re-open as a museum around mid-October. There are some maintenance going on in and around the pavilion.

I had the privilege to visit the Expo City site last week. They are hard at work demolishing some buildings and also upgrading others. The general areas are also undergoing maintenance, so there are still a lot of pavilions blocked off. The official opening date is 1 October 2022, but that does not mean all pavilions/buildings will be open for the public. Below are some pictures of the general areas.

More updates and pictures to follow!



Below, men are hard at work upgrading and testing audio and visuals at Al Wasl Plaza.
This iconic space will continue to host shows and welcome guests all over the world once it opens in October 2022.




Some general upgrades all around the site:




I cannot wait to see what Expo City, Dubai has in store for the future!

Expo City will open as early as tomorrow, Sep 1st!

https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/expo-2020/2022/08/30/expo-city-dubai-opening-hours-dates-and-how-to-get-tickets-your-questions-answered/

The environmentally-friendly, tech-enabled city that “represents the most beautiful ambitions of Dubai” will open on October 1, 2022 — exactly one year from when Expo 2020 first opened to the world. It will feature a number of Expo 2020 Dubai’s flagship pavilions, entertainment and technology offerings as it recreates the event’s magic, energy and excitement.

The city will feature leisure facilities, entertainment venues, and a mall. You will be able to catch a performance or simply restock your wardrobe.The city will feature 10km of cycling tracks, 5km of running tracks and 45,000sqm of parks and gardens.

Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/expo-city-dubai-8-things-you-will-find-when-site-opens-in-under-2-months

“Ladies and gentlemen, we are not closing down, rather powering forward,” said Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General Expo 2020 Dubai. The minister was referring to the vast world expo site in the south of Dubai – where a new futuristic city is about to open in September/October.

Officials have recently confirmed that the site’s flagship pavilions, as well as some of its entertainment and technology offerings will still be at the new city. These include the Al Wasl Plaza, the Garden in the Sky observation tower and the Surreal water feature. Alif, the site’s mobility pavilion and Terra, its sustainability pavilion will live on as “interactive educational experiences.” Later this year, the opportunity pavilion will become the Expo 2020 Dubai Museum – a new attraction that will “highlight the history and impact of World Expos and celebrate the success of the six-month event.”

Other existing infrastructure that will stay include the falcon-inspired UAE pavilion, Saudi Arabia’s award-winning pavilion, the woman’s pavilion, and the vision pavilion. Negotiations are also ongoing for some country pavilions to continue operating in the new city – including reworked versions from Luxembourg, Australia, Pakistan, India, Morocco and Egypt. Dubai Exhibition Centre, the site’s main conference destination, will also remain.

Cars will not be allowed across the site, and “soft mobility” options will be provided. The city will also not allow single-use plastic within its premises.The buildings will follow international standards of sustainability to reduce water and energy consumption.

Businesses who want to set up within the new city will also enjoy benefits of a free zone ecosystem. Major firms have already expressed desire to set up shop at the site, including DP World and Siemens.

Unlike during the six-month event, Expo City Dubai will not have an entrance fee, but individual attractions within will have their own ticketing system.

https://www.arabianbusiness.com/politics-economics/everything-you-need-to-know-about-expo-city-dubai

New logo for the Expo City