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Flying high: the design of the UAE pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

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UAE pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Image credit: Expo 2020 Dubai LLC (SO)

Calatrava International
Architects and Engineers

Expo 2020 Dubai, which received over 24 million visits between 1 October 2021 and 31 March 2022, was defined by the breathtaking architecture of its pavilions. As the legacy district - Expo City Dubai – prepares to reopen to the public on 1 October 2022, discover the fascinating story behind the design of one of its most iconic permanent pavilions – the UAE national pavilion.

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