In pictures: Construction of Dubai Expo 2020 site reaches key milestone

The shell and core works for opportunity, Mobility and sustainability districts at the Expo are now complete. Photos by Shihab/Khaleej Times

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A total of 86 buildings will house country pavilions, retail spaces and leisure areas. —Photos by Shihab
A total of 86 buildings will house country pavilions, retail spaces and leisure areas. —Photos by Shihab
Meant to evoke old Dubai, the thematic districts include facades resembling traditional Emirati wind towers and walkways lined with flora indigenous to the UAE. Photo by Shihab
Meant to evoke old Dubai, the thematic districts include facades resembling traditional Emirati wind towers and walkways lined with flora indigenous to the UAE. Photo by Shihab
More than 100 million working hours gone into developing the site. Photo by Shihab
More than 100 million working hours gone into developing the site. Photo by Shihab
These buildings include Country Pavilions, food and beverage outlets, retail, performance spaces and leisure areas. Photo by Shihab
These buildings include Country Pavilions, food and beverage outlets, retail, performance spaces and leisure areas. Photo by Shihab
The site is located at Dubai South and the Expo will take place from October 20, 2020, to April 10, 2021, under the theme 'Connecting Minds, Creating the Future'. Photo by Shihab
The site is located at Dubai South and the Expo will take place from October 20, 2020, to April 10, 2021, under the theme 'Connecting Minds, Creating the Future'. Photo by Shihab
All Expo 2020-built structures have been designed to achieve the LEED Gold certification. Photo by Shihab
All Expo 2020-built structures have been designed to achieve the LEED Gold certification. Photo by Shihab

Published: Wed 22 May 2019, 7:42 AM

Last updated: Wed 22 May 2019, 9:54 AM

Each district will be anchored by its own thematic pavilion and connected to the central Al Wasl Plaza, set to be the next iconic structure of Dubai.  Photo by Shihab
Each district will be anchored by its own thematic pavilion and connected to the central Al Wasl Plaza, set to be the next iconic structure of Dubai. Photo by Shihab

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