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The trellis dome of Al Wasl Plaza, where the opening and closing ceremony for Expo 2020 Dubai will be held. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The feathers of the UAE Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai site begin to take shape. Ali Haider / EPA
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The Sustainability Pavilion will be capped with solar panels once completed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Sustainability district at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Sustainability Pavilion will be capped with solar panels once completed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Solar 'trees' line the streets of the Sustainability District leading to the Sustainability Pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The feathers of the UAE Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai site begin to take shape. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Cranes hover over the Mobility Pavilion as construction work on Expo 2020 Dubai accelerates. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Sustainability district at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Buildings rise from the sand at the Dubai South site ahead of next year's grand opening. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The trellis dome of Al Wasl Plaza, where the opening and closing ceremony for Expo 2020 Dubai will be held. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The feathers of the UAE Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai site begin to take shape. Ali Haider / EPA
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The Sustainability Pavilion will be capped with solar panels once completed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Sustainability district at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Sustainability Pavilion will be capped with solar panels once completed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Solar 'trees' line the streets of the Sustainability District leading to the Sustainability Pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The feathers of the UAE Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai site begin to take shape. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Cranes hover over the Mobility Pavilion as construction work on Expo 2020 Dubai accelerates. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Sustainability district at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Buildings rise from the sand at the Dubai South site ahead of next year's grand opening. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The trellis dome of Al Wasl Plaza, where the opening and closing ceremony for Expo 2020 Dubai will be held. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Expo 2020 Dubai: all you need to know about tickets, testing and transport for your visit
Prices for the World Fair start at just Dh95, with monthly and season tickets also available
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