Dubai: Expo 2020 Dubai displayed its masterplan on Tuesday at the Arab Media Forum in Dubai in the form of a dedicated experiential zone, it said in a statement.
Visitors got to see how the Expo 2020 Dubai site will look upon completion, through augmented reality and digital technology. Visitors will also see the recently-announced winning designs of the Expo theme pavilions, dedicated to opportunity, mobility and sustainability. The Opportunity Pavilion is being designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), the Mobility Pavilion by Foster+Partners and the Sustainability Pavilion by Grimshaw Architects.
“We at Expo 2020 Dubai strive to deliver a comprehensive and inclusive experience, which began the moment the bid was won and will continue long after the Expo closes in 2021, living through its legacy,” stated Reem Al Hashemi, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Bureau Expo Dubai 2020.
The Expo 2020’s master plan reflects the theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, and aims to integrate the three subthemes into the urban design, infrastructure, delivery, operations, and legacy of the event. The master plan aims to enable all involved with the event to benefit from an inclusive experience with specific attractions, services, amenities, and design considerations.
The Expo site will be spread across an area of two-square kilometres, revolving around the Al Wasl meeting plaza — the heart of Expo 2020. Spreading outwards from Al Wasl will be three theme districts, each boasting its respective theme pavilion. The three theme pavilions will showcase the latest ideas, innovations and developments.
“Work on the site is progressing well as per our schedule…,” stated Ahmad Al Khatib, Vice-President, Real Estate at Expo 2020.
Expo 2020 will run between October 20, 2020 and April 10, 2021, and is expected to be visited by 25 million visitors.
The Arab Media Forum is taking place until Wednesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
