• An outside view of the Sustainability pavilion which features large “energy trees” in the shape of sunflowers are spread throughout the area and also distribute power. These rotate throughout the day to track and store sunlight
    An outside view of the Sustainability pavilion which features large “energy trees” in the shape of sunflowers are spread throughout the area and also distribute power. These rotate throughout the day to track and store sunlight
  • The sprawling Expo 2020 site is prepared to welcome the world later this year
    The sprawling Expo 2020 site is prepared to welcome the world later this year
  • A butterfly finds himself at home in the Sustainability pavilion
    A butterfly finds himself at home in the Sustainability pavilion
  • Sustainability is one of the expo’s key themes and aims to raise awareness of human impact on the environment
    Sustainability is one of the expo’s key themes and aims to raise awareness of human impact on the environment
  • The Sustainability pavilion is set to whet the appetite of visitors ahead of the grand opening of Expo 2020 Dubai in October. All pictures by Pawan Singh / The National
    The Sustainability pavilion is set to whet the appetite of visitors ahead of the grand opening of Expo 2020 Dubai in October. All pictures by Pawan Singh / The National
  • Reem Al Hashimy, director general of Expo 2020 Dubai and Minister of State for International Co-operation, unveils the spectacular Sustainability pavilion
    Reem Al Hashimy, director general of Expo 2020 Dubai and Minister of State for International Co-operation, unveils the spectacular Sustainability pavilion
  • The underground forest zone helps bring nature to life
    The underground forest zone helps bring nature to life
  • Inside the Sustainability pavilion. The pavilion covers 6,300 square metres of the expo site and is entirely operated from solar energy and recycled water
    Inside the Sustainability pavilion. The pavilion covers 6,300 square metres of the expo site and is entirely operated from solar energy and recycled water
  • The Sustainability pavilion boasts an interactive “underground forest” and “underground ocean” to raise awareness on the negative impact humans have on to the planet
    The Sustainability pavilion boasts an interactive “underground forest” and “underground ocean” to raise awareness on the negative impact humans have on to the planet
  • Visitors to the Sustainability pavilion can see how human consumption of daily items, such as meat, fashion items and paper, is harming the environment and leading to climate change
    Visitors to the Sustainability pavilion can see how human consumption of daily items, such as meat, fashion items and paper, is harming the environment and leading to climate change
  • A striking bat decoration is just one of the eye-catching sights on show
    A striking bat decoration is just one of the eye-catching sights on show
  • The Sustainability pavilion includes consumption halls, which demonstrate how humankind has impacted the environment
    The Sustainability pavilion includes consumption halls, which demonstrate how humankind has impacted the environment

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Dubai Expo 2020: Public tours of Sustainability Pavilion to restart this week

Sustainability Pavilion closed temporarily to mourn the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, Deputy Ruler of Dubai

The National

March 28, 2021

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The Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will reopen for public viewing on Tuesday.

The attraction closed temporarily to observe the mourning period for the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, who died last week.

Bookings for Terra can be made at www.expo2020dubai.com up until April 10, with each visit costing Dh25.

The experience is open five days a week with limited operating hours and capacity restrictions because of enhanced health and safety measures.

Visitors who were unable to use tickets during the mourning period will be able to redeem them on any day or can request a refund by contacting 800-Expo or info@expo2020.ae.

The official opening of Expo 2020 Dubai is not until October 1, but members of the public can be part of the 'Pavilions Premiere' event ahead of time.

Sustainability is one of the expo’s three sub-themes and aims to raise awareness of the human impact on the environment.

The Sustainability Pavilion covers 6,300 square metres and is entirely operated from solar energy and recycled water.

A 130-metre canopy acts as a roof for the building and is covered with 1,055 photovoltaic panels that supply energy to the pavilion.

Massive "energy trees" in the shape of sunflowers are spread across the area and also distribute power. These rotate throughout the day to track and store sunlight.

The building's technology will produce annually four gigawatt hours of electricity.

For water, condensation is collected from the air-handling system, which is then filtered, disinfected and blended with near-surface brackish water. It is then desalinated on-site and supplied.

The pavilion uses a greywater recycling system and local plants to reduce water by 75 per cent.

Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions - in pictures

  • The US Pavilion at the Expo 2020 site. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The US Pavilion at the Expo 2020 site. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The Netherlands pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Courtesy: V8 Architects
    The Netherlands pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Courtesy: V8 Architects
  • The Luxembourg pavilion, under construction at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Courtesy: Luxembourg pavilion at Expo 2020
    The Luxembourg pavilion, under construction at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Courtesy: Luxembourg pavilion at Expo 2020
  • France's Expo pavilion. Courtesy: France Expo 2020 Dubai
    France's Expo pavilion. Courtesy: France Expo 2020 Dubai
  • The Swiss pavilion for Expo 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Swiss pavilion for Expo 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Australian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Courtesy: Australian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
    The Australian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Courtesy: Australian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
  • The Irish pavilion located in the Mobility District, near Jubilee Park. Courtesy: Embassy of Ireland
    The Irish pavilion located in the Mobility District, near Jubilee Park. Courtesy: Embassy of Ireland
  • The Austrian Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Austrian Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Bahrain Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Bahrain Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • Belarus's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    Belarus's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Belgium Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Belgium Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Czech Republic Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Czech Republic Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • Finland's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    Finland's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • France's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    France's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The German Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The German Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Italian Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Italian Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • Japan's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    Japan's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Monaco Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Monaco Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Netherlands' Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Netherlands' Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The New Zealand pavilion for Expo 2020.
    The New Zealand pavilion for Expo 2020.
  • Norway's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    Norway's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Omani Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Omani Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • Poland's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    Poland's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Saudi Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Saudi Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Spanish Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Spanish Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The South Korea Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The South Korea Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Sweden Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Sweden Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • The Swiss Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    The Swiss Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • Thailand's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    Thailand's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • An artist's impression of the UAE pavilion.
    An artist's impression of the UAE pavilion.
  • The UK pavilion at Expo 2020.
    The UK pavilion at Expo 2020.
  • Ukraine's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    Ukraine's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
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