The Asian pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures
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The UAE pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/ The National. -
The UAE pavilion’s 'falcon taking flight' concept was developed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Victor Besa/ The National. -
The interior of the pavilion portrays the UAE's rich cultural legacy, community stories, the values of its people, its deep-rooted history and the leadership’s vision for the future. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The UAE pavilion has been a favourite with world leaders and visitors. Victor Besa/ The National. -
Crowds gather outside the Saudi Arabia pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Covering an area the size of two football fields, the Saudi pavilion resembles a giant window opening to the sky. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai -
Turkmenistan's pavilion, where visitors are accompanied by virtual Akhal-Teke horses. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The interior of Turkmenistan's pavilion. Expo 2020 -
South Korea's pavilion is located in the Mobility District. Antonie Robertson / The National -
South Korea's pavilion features a facade that constantly changes throughout the day, based on its surroundings. Pawan Singh/The National. -
Thousands of flowers cover the outer shell of the Thailand pavilion as regular dance and cultural shows entertain visitors. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Models of gold and red dragon boats greet visitors, after which short films showcase trade and technology in Thailand. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The interior of Thailand's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The exterior of the Kazakhstan pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
'Unlimited Space', unique show about the future of mankind, at the Kazakhstan pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National -
The India pavilion is among the most popular at Expo, with more than one million visits since the event opened on October 1. -
The ground floor of India's pavilion focuses on space and yoga. -
Pakistan's striking pavilion has also been popular with visitors to the world's fair. -
The Shesha Mahal, a hand-crafted mirror artwork at the Pakistan pavilion. -
Beams of green light are cast on to the ceiling at the Pakistan pavilion to highlight the country's Billion Trees campaign. -
China's pavilion is more than 23 metres high and covers 4,636 square metres. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Modelled on a traditional lantern and built using LED lamp panels, the pavilion is called 'Light of China' and symbolises reunion and hope. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The interior of Vietnam's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Vietnam pavilion marries traditional elements with contemporary references. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Syria pavilion is located in the Mobility District. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Syria, home to one of the world's oldest civilisations, showcases a rich artistic and cultural heritage at its pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Visitors inside the Syria Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Kuwait's pavilion has a futuristic designs. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The pavilion offers visitors an opportunity to understand the history, cultural heritage and achievements of Kuwait. -
Visitors inside Kuwait's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Tajikistan's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Tajikistan's pavilion highlights the harmony of human life with nature using the source of life: water. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Qatar pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
A holographic display on the coming World Cup at the Qatar pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National -
The Nepal pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Nepal's pavilion offers visitors a chance to relive the physical and spiritual journey of travellers on the ancient India-Nepal-China route. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Myanmar pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Myanmar's pavilion incorporates unique wooden architecture and showcases the significant culture, deep history and values of its people. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The interior of the Timor-Leste pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
A traditional 'Kind Face' sculpture at Sri Lanka's pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Mongolia pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Kyrgyzstan pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Kyrgyzstan's pavilion allows visitors to explore the country's history, traditions and cultural heritage. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Laos pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Cambodia pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The pavilion highlight's Cambodia's traditions and its vision for a sustainable future. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Oman's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Visitors to the Omani pavilion learn about water management. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Visitors at the Oman Pavilion in Expo 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai. Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai -
The Brunei pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Brunei offers visitors to its pavilion an opportunity to glimpse into its past, present and future, and also celebrate its culture. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Bhutan pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Bangladesh pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Bahrain pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National. -
Visitors to the Bahrain pavilion will feel as if they are walking through a dense forest. Pawan Singh/The National. -
The Iran pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The interior of the Iran pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Iran Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai. Suneesh Sudhakaran/Expo 2020 Dubai -
Yemen's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Yemen's pavilion offers visitors a chance to see how 'ancient and modern knowledge connects to bring about future achievements'. -
Lebanon's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Lebanon's pavilion celebrates the country’s most valuable resource: its people. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Jordan's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Jordan offers visitors the chance to embark a virtual journey through a canyon linking the desert city of Petra. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Bangladesh pavilion showcases sustainable, eco-friendly handicrafts and jute products. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Israel pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Israel's pavilion offers a 360-degree immersive show on a 250-square-metre screen that highlights the country's innovations for a better future. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The interior of Israel's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 -
Visitors outside the Iraq Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai. David Koriako/Expo 2020 Dubai -
Iraq's pavilion was designed by RAW-NYC Architects and is located in the Opportunity district. Photo: Expo 2020 -
The Uzbekistan pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National -
Lanterns light up the interior of Uzbekistan's pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Japan pavilion. Victor Besa / The National -
Japan offers a promise of an immersive encounter, specifically tailored to each individual’s interest, at its pavilion. Victor Besa / The National -
The Azerbaijan pavilion was designed by Elisa Ruggeri. Pawan Singh / The National -
Azerbaijan's pavilion is located in the Sustainability District. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Visitors inside Armenia's pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The Singapore pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Singapore's pavilion features the Dipterocarp seed kinetic sculpture inside the structure's Rainforest Cone. -
The Philippine pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
An interior view of the Philippine pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
Different craft on display at the Afghanistan pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Maldives pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The Palestine pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
Visitors will learn about Palestine's deep history and ancient buildings as they take an lift ride that simulates rising high above the bustling streets of Jerusalem. Pawan Singh / The National -
Indonesia's pavilion. -
A miniature version of a ship used during the days of the spice trade, at the Indonesia pavilion. -
The Malaysia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National -
The interior of Malaysia's pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National
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