Huge crowds swarmed the UAE pavilion at Milan Expo 2015, with Emirati volunteers providing quick narrative of the country as visitors moved through the dune-shaped installation.
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The UAE pavilion was themed around Milan Expo 2015's slogan of 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life'. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
The UAE pavilion's architects, Foster + Partners took their inspiration from the evocative landscape and sustainable traditional architecture of the Emirates. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
The UAE pavilion, shaped like shimmering sand dunes surrounded by native plants attracted the attention of camera-wielding tourists. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
The pavilion was so popular that visitors queued for hours to get in. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
An Emirati volunteer helps a visitor gain a better understanding of the UAE. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
An Emirati volunteer informs visitors about the UAE. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
One of Emirati volunteers at the UAE's pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
Visitors go through one of the interactive displays at the UAE pavilion. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
Visitors queue as they wait to enter the UAE pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
Visitor watch a virtual presentation at the UAE pavilion. Giuseppe Aresu / The National -
Visitors queue as they wait to enter the UAE pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015. Giuseppe Aresu / The National
UAE pavilion at Milan Expo 2015 draws huge crowds – in pictures
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