Expo 2020: Look what's inside the record-holding Saudi Arabia Pavilion

Gleaming with LED screens on the sides of the pavilion and with a record-breaking LED mirror screen right at its façade, the Saudi Arabia Pavilion is a must-see at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The second largest pavilion at the site is located in the Opportunity District.

Gulf News got one of the first looks inside the massive structure, which holds various audio-visual elements which give visitors a look into the kingdom’s past, present and future.

The interactive journey through the pavilion begins with an escalator ride through a tunnel which showcases the various historical sites Saudi Arabia has. It also highlights the heritage sites listed in the country by Unesco.

Next, a large room with curved screens, to give visitors an immersive experience, showcases the various tourism spots in the country. These include beaches, desert landscapes and more.

A room with beautifully lit lamps represents the future of the kingdom.

Towards the end of the journey, there is a record-breaking longest interactive water feature. The same room holds plants from the kingdom. The entrance to this area is led by a completely see-through staircase.

Saudi artists are a part of the designs shown on the largest interactive lighting display. The record-breaking highlight is the interactive flooring with nearly 8,000 LED lights.

The café in the pavilion also brings visitors a unique experience, with dishes from different parts of Saudi Arabia. The coffee served at the café comes from beans grown in the kingdom. People from different regions in Saudi Arabia prepare coffee in specific ways, and this can be tasted in the coffee at this café. Some regions add rose water to their coffee, whereas some add saffron. Cardamom is almost always added, across Saudi Arabia.