Expo 2020 Dubai: New drone footage shows site rising from the desert

The site is taking shape ahead of the launch next year

The site is growing daily.
The National
Oct 14, 2019

New drone footage has shown significant progress on Expo 2020 Dubai, with buildings rising out of the  sprawling desert site.

Footage shows Al Wasl Plaza - which sits at the heart of the campus - and the Emirati falcon-inspired structure coming together.

Last week, it was revealed that the first Emirati opera Al Wasl - meaning Connection, in reference to the Emirates' trading hub heritage - will be performed at the Expo.

Earlier this month, the economic impact was estimated to be about Dh120 billion, according to consultancy Ernst & Young.

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