• The UAE pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/ The National.
    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 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 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.
    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
    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
    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
    Turkmenistan's pavilion, where visitors are accompanied by virtual Akhal-Teke horses. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The interior of Turkmenistan's pavilion. 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 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.
    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
    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
    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 interior of Thailand's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The exterior of the Kazakhstan 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
    '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 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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
    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
    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 interior of Vietnam's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The Vietnam pavilion marries traditional elements with contemporary references. 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
    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
    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
    Visitors inside the Syria Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • Kuwait's pavilion has a futuristic designs. 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.
    The pavilion offers visitors an opportunity to understand the history, cultural heritage and achievements of Kuwait.
  • Visitors inside Kuwait's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
    Visitors inside Kuwait's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • Tajikistan'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
    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
    The Qatar pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • A holographic display on the coming World Cup at the Qatar pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National
    A holographic display on the coming World Cup at the Qatar pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National
  • The Nepal pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
    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
    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
    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
    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
    The interior of the Timor-Leste pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • A traditional 'Kind Face' sculpture at Sri Lanka's pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A traditional 'Kind Face' sculpture at Sri Lanka's pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Mongolia pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
    The Mongolia pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The Kyrgyzstan 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
    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 Laos pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The Cambodia 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
    The pavilion highlight's Cambodia's traditions and its vision for a sustainable future. Photo: Expo 2020
  • Oman's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
    Oman's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • Visitors to the Omani pavilion learn about water management. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    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
    Visitors at the Oman Pavilion in Expo 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai. Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai
  • The Brunei pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
    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
    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 Bhutan pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The Bangladesh pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
    The Bangladesh pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The Bahrain pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National.
    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.
    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 Iran pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The interior of 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
    Iran Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai. Suneesh Sudhakaran/Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Yemen's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
    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'.
    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. Photo: Expo 2020
  • Lebanon's pavilion celebrates the country’s most valuable resource: its people. 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'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
    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 Bangladesh pavilion showcases sustainable, eco-friendly handicrafts and jute products. Photo: Expo 2020
  • The Israel pavilion. 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
    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
    The interior of Israel's pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020
  • Visitors outside the Iraq Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai. David Koriako/Expo 2020 Dubai
    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
    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
    The Uzbekistan pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National
  • Lanterns light up the interior of Uzbekistan's 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
    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
    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
    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
    Azerbaijan's pavilion is located in the Sustainability District. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Visitors inside Armenia's pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Visitors inside Armenia's pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The Singapore pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Singapore pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Singapore's pavilion features the Dipterocarp seed kinetic sculpture inside the structure's Rainforest Cone.
    Singapore's pavilion features the Dipterocarp seed kinetic sculpture inside the structure's Rainforest Cone.
  • The Philippine pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Philippine pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
  • An interior view of 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
    Different craft on display at the Afghanistan pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Maldives pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The Maldives pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The Palestine pavilion. Pawan Singh / 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
    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.
    Indonesia's pavilion.
  • A miniature version of a ship used during the days of the spice trade, at the Indonesia 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 Malaysia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The interior of Malaysia's pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National
    The interior of Malaysia's pavilion. Pawan Singh/The National

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Every Asian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures

Won't be able to visit Expo 2020 Dubai before it ends? See all pavilions from the continent of Asia, inside and out

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March 21, 2022

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Updated: March 23, 2022, 6:25 AM
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