Al Wasl dome behind the scenes - in pictures

  • The control room that provides immersive projection and audio installation for the Al Wasl dome throughout the day, at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    The control room that provides immersive projection and audio installation for the Al Wasl dome throughout the day, at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Staff at work in the control room where the magic happens for the 360-degree projection dome, Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Staff at work in the control room where the magic happens for the 360-degree projection dome, Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The control room at Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    The control room at Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • William Ainley, Technical Director of Events and Entertainment at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    William Ainley, Technical Director of Events and Entertainment at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The control room that provides immersive projection and audio installation for the Al Wasl dome throughout the day.
    The control room that provides immersive projection and audio installation for the Al Wasl dome throughout the day.
  • Display of a light show at the world's largest 360-degree projection dome. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Display of a light show at the world's largest 360-degree projection dome. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Tareq Ghosheh, Chief Events and Entertainment Officer at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Tareq Ghosheh, Chief Events and Entertainment Officer at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Staff at work in the control room at Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Staff at work in the control room at Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Mr Ghosheh. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Mr Ghosheh. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • A DJ inside the Israel Pavilion at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    A DJ inside the Israel Pavilion at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The David Statue in the Italy Pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
    The David Statue in the Italy Pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
  • The Italy Pavilion on a Sunday evening. Victor Besa/The National.
    The Italy Pavilion on a Sunday evening. Victor Besa/The National.
  • The Italy Pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
    The Italy Pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
  • 'The Gift to The World' audio and video produced by BBDO Guerrero at the Philippines Pavilion.
    'The Gift to The World' audio and video produced by BBDO Guerrero at the Philippines Pavilion.
  • 'Vessel of Time'. Multi-media artist Patrick Cabral celebrates the epic journey of Filipino culture via a mysterious watercraft at the Philippines Pavilion.
    'Vessel of Time'. Multi-media artist Patrick Cabral celebrates the epic journey of Filipino culture via a mysterious watercraft at the Philippines Pavilion.
  • The Australia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National.
    The Australia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National.
  • The UAE Pavilion. Victor Besa/ The National.
    The UAE Pavilion. Victor Besa/ The National.
  • The UAE Pavilion. Victor Besa/ The National.
    The UAE Pavilion. Victor Besa/ The National.
  • France National Day: French astronaut,Thomas Pesquet speaks to UAE and French representatives on a live feed from space to the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
    France National Day: French astronaut,Thomas Pesquet speaks to UAE and French representatives on a live feed from space to the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
    Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
    Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Visitors at the Switzerland Pavilion are given umbrellas to protect themselves from the elements while waiting in line. Victor Besa/The National.
    Visitors at the Switzerland Pavilion are given umbrellas to protect themselves from the elements while waiting in line. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Tour of the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 site. Architecture by Yuko Nagayama/NTT Facilities. Victor Besa/The National.
    Tour of the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 site. Architecture by Yuko Nagayama/NTT Facilities. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Preparations under way in Al Wasl Plaza for the Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Preparations under way in Al Wasl Plaza for the Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A person poses by the sign before the Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony.
    A person poses by the sign before the Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony.
  • Visitors enjoy the Expo 2020 Water Feature area. Victor Besa/The National.
    Visitors enjoy the Expo 2020 Water Feature area. Victor Besa/The National.