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The construction of the Dubai Expo 2020 site has reached a key milestone as three thematic districts have been completed. More than 100 million working hours gone into developing the site and all expo-led construction is on track to be completed by the end of this year, officials revealed on Tuesday.
The three districts form the site's largest built-up area, including 86 buildings that will house dozens of country pavilions, food and beverage outlets, retail and performance spaces and leisure areas.
The site is located at Dubai South and the Expo, which has more than 200 participants, will take place from October 20, 2020, to April 10, 2021, under the theme 'Connecting Minds, Creating the Future'.
Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of the Expo 2020 Dubai, said: "The completion of the thematic districts is a significant milestone in our journey towards delivering an exceptional Expo, including world class design, as part of the UAE leadership's vision to always achieve the highest standards and to show the world the spirit and creativity of our nation."
Meant to evoke old Dubai, the thematic districts include facades resembling traditional Emirati wind towers and walkways lined with flora indigenous to the UAE.
They incorporate a host of innovative features, including smart shading, solar cells and moisture capturing mechanisms, as well as a basement under each district, which will be used for logistics during the event.
The #Expo2020 #Dubai site is coming to life. Here's a glimpse of our three Thematic Districts, where construction is now complete. pic.twitter.com/xxGF8sKfZpAhmed Al Khatib, chief development and delivery officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: "This is the year of delivery, and the completion of the three thematic districts is a major construction landmark to be celebrated as we prepare to welcome the world in less than 520 days. It's exciting to see the site evolve every day, and despite the pace of progress, we remain committed to quality and worker welfare."
- Expo 2020 Dubai (@expo2020dubai) May 21, 2019
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