An empty Al Wasl Dome pictured in April 2022 shortly after the world's fair came to a close. Photo: Chris Tan
A view from outside the Singapore pavilion. For a time, visitors to the on-site Rove hotel were allowed to wander the empty streets of the site. Photo: Chris Tan
An uninterrupted view of Al Wasl Dome at the closed Expo 2020 Dubai site. Photo: Chris Tan
One of the water fountains at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Chris Tan
Since these photos were taken in April 2022, the area has become a construction site as pavilions are pulled down and shipped abroad. Photo: Chris Tan
The famous Expo 2020 Dubai water feature remains covered for now. It is expected to form part of the legacy site when it reopens to the public. Photo: Chris Tan
Chris Tan checked in to the Rove Hotel at Expo and was able to tour the now closed site. Photo: Chris Tan
Rose Ibanez booked a room at Rove Hotel at Expo 2020 Dubai and ended up being taken on a tour of the now-closed site. Photo: Rose Ibanez
The site closed after six months spent hosting the world's fair. Photo: Rose Ibanez
She was able to appreciate the architecture. Photo: Rose Ibanez
Rose Ibanez says seeing Expo 2020 Dubai without the crowds was a unique experience. Photo: Rose Ibanez
She says walking through the gates of Expo for the first time since it closed was emotional. Photo: Rose Ibanez
Crowd take selfies as Expo Dubai 2020 was nearing its end. Ruel Pableo for The National
Crowds gather for the end of Expo 2020 Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
The site is packed on March 31. Antonie Robertson / The National
The last evening of Expo 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
