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Last week, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, was given a tour of the Expo site, including the Garden in the Sky.
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The Garden in the Sky and Expo 2020 Water Feature are billed as 'must-see' attractions at the World Fair. All photos: Dubai Expo 2020
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New images of impressive features at Expo have been revealed with just a few weeks to go until the event opens to the public..
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Billed as a 'must-see' landmark, the Expo 2020 Water Feature has sheets of water cascading down vertical walls 13 metres high..
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At night visitors can expect a gravity defying feat as the water appears to flow backwards up the walls.
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here are ten yellow flame trees planted on the upper floor which are accessible via rotating cabins from the ground floor or basement.
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The edifice was designed by London-based Asif Khan, who can also take credit for Expo's three entry portals, which use strands of ultra-lightweight carbon-fibre composite, and Expo's public realm.
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Jubilee park is where visitors will also find food outlets, art installations, a stage, the World Souq, and a playground.
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Finishing touches are being added to the nearly 200 pavilions as millions of visitors are expected to descend on the emirate over the next six months.
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Last week, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, was given a tour of the Expo site, including the Garden in the Sky.
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The Garden in the Sky and Expo 2020 Water Feature are billed as 'must-see' attractions at the World Fair. All photos: Dubai Expo 2020
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New images of impressive features at Expo have been revealed with just a few weeks to go until the event opens to the public..
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Billed as a 'must-see' landmark, the Expo 2020 Water Feature has sheets of water cascading down vertical walls 13 metres high..
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LSF5EMBUTNBG3GB7VNCLSOLBKQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=50367cda2b6b87cb439a86f28e64cf15c48210009b68493b7bc3db349a2803b1&width=400&height=225)
At night visitors can expect a gravity defying feat as the water appears to flow backwards up the walls.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/33IHZMBY2RCV5LZM3NVOUZQJCA.jpg?smart=true&auth=a67e4d2d0743e1d08e155c285e88a07b3eb051c931eaf654596aaa1e6cfb5e90&width=400&height=225)
here are ten yellow flame trees planted on the upper floor which are accessible via rotating cabins from the ground floor or basement.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DIB2VF7H4VCIFPFNHBFZIWT6CI.jpg?smart=true&auth=ec3db75aed9d3d8f3c04842076032d3fbf313d9f5f0094a7b85280be812cc2c0&width=400&height=225)
The edifice was designed by London-based Asif Khan, who can also take credit for Expo's three entry portals, which use strands of ultra-lightweight carbon-fibre composite, and Expo's public realm.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6JSKNDK5F5CQ5GKQ2QD6YW6A2Y.jpeg?smart=true&auth=cff106d42921913d0d21c30cd380d3cd00bd88aa3736af75fde1239615214289&width=400&height=225)
Jubilee park is where visitors will also find food outlets, art installations, a stage, the World Souq, and a playground.
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Finishing touches are being added to the nearly 200 pavilions as millions of visitors are expected to descend on the emirate over the next six months.
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Last week, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, was given a tour of the Expo site, including the Garden in the Sky.
Watch: new video shows off landmark features at Expo 2020 Dubai
The Garden in the Sky and Expo 2020 Water Feature are billed as 'must-see' attractions at the World Fair
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