Timeline of Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures


  • The Expo 2020 site under construction in the Dubai South area of Dubai, in July 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
    The Expo 2020 site under construction in the Dubai South area of Dubai, in July 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Construction work on the Expo 2020 site at the Al Wasl Plaza in November 2017. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Construction work on the Expo 2020 site at the Al Wasl Plaza in November 2017. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Expo 2020 site in April 2018. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Expo 2020 site in April 2018. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The under construction site in Dubai in April 2018. Pawan Singh / The National
    The under construction site in Dubai in April 2018. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A man climbs through scaffolding during the construction of the new fly-over on Sheikh Zayed road near the Al Safa interchange, in May 2018. Antonie Robertson/The National
    A man climbs through scaffolding during the construction of the new fly-over on Sheikh Zayed road near the Al Safa interchange, in May 2018. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • General image of the site in October 2018. Antonie Robertson/The National
    General image of the site in October 2018. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • The Expo construction site in October 2018. Photo: Dubai Expo
    The Expo construction site in October 2018. Photo: Dubai Expo
  • Progress at the Sustainability pavilion, seen in July 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Progress at the Sustainability pavilion, seen in July 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors at the Invention centre at the Expo 2020 House of Volunteers office, in January 2020. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors at the Invention centre at the Expo 2020 House of Volunteers office, in January 2020. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Inside view of the Dubai Expo 2020 Sustainability pavilion during a media tour in January 2021. Pawan Singh / The National
    Inside view of the Dubai Expo 2020 Sustainability pavilion during a media tour in January 2021. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Al Wasl Plaza, the heart of the Expo 2020 site, in January 2020. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Al Wasl Plaza, the heart of the Expo 2020 site, in January 2020. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Italy pavilion in April 2021, being readied ahead of the opening in October. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Italy pavilion in April 2021, being readied ahead of the opening in October. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The David statue, unveiled at the Italy pavilion in April 2021. Pawan Singh/The National
    The David statue, unveiled at the Italy pavilion in April 2021. Pawan Singh/The National
  • The opening ceremony of Dubai Expo 2020, on September 30, 2021. AFP
    The opening ceremony of Dubai Expo 2020, on September 30, 2021. AFP
  • A logo of the Dubai Expo 2020 is projected during the opening ceremony, on September 30, 2021. AFP
    A logo of the Dubai Expo 2020 is projected during the opening ceremony, on September 30, 2021. AFP
  • Visitors enjoying the fog inside the Switzerland pavilion in October 2021. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors enjoying the fog inside the Switzerland pavilion in October 2021. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors at the Singapore Pavilion in October 2021. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Visitors at the Singapore Pavilion in October 2021. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Airshow above the Pakistan pavilion in October 2021. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Airshow above the Pakistan pavilion in October 2021. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The UAE pavilion in October 2021. Victor Besa/The National
    The UAE pavilion in October 2021. Victor Besa/The National
  • Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza in October 2021. Victor Besa/The National.
    Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza in October 2021. Victor Besa/The National.
  • View from the Garden in the Sky at Expo 2020, in November 2021. Antonie Robertson / The National
    View from the Garden in the Sky at Expo 2020, in November 2021. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Water Feature, in November 2021. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    The Water Feature, in November 2021. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Closing fireworks at Expo 2020 Dubai, on April 1, 2022. Ruel Pableo/The National
    Closing fireworks at Expo 2020 Dubai, on April 1, 2022. Ruel Pableo/The National
  • A sign outside the Sustainability gate saying: 'The gates are closed but the memories will remain. Until we meet again.' Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A sign outside the Sustainability gate saying: 'The gates are closed but the memories will remain. Until we meet again.' Chris Whiteoak / The National