Rose Ibanez at Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures
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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
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