30-foot statues, rainforests, mirror room: Top 10 Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions

30-foot statues, rainforests, mirror room: Top 10 Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions

Visitors learn something new in each of the 200+ pavilions

Published: Wed 30 Mar 2022, 3:20 PM Last updated: Wed 30 Mar 2022, 3:24 PM

200+ pavilions. 191 participating countries. Thousands of cultures. One platform: Expo 2020 Dubai. The region’s first World Expo has recorded nearly 23 million visits — making it the largest global gathering since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

A lot of thought and efforts have gone into designing the pavilions at the Expo — offering visitors a slice of the country or theme they represent.

We asked Khaleej Times readers which their favourite pavilions were. These were the crowd favourites and some of the responses we got:

The pavilions at Expo 2020 showcase innovations, cultures and business and tourism opportunities, with visitors stepping out of each having learned something new.

It’s a tough ask to choose the best pavilions at the Expo. The bigger pavilions drew the crowds, but there were so many smaller ones that stood tall.

Here are our top 10 picks, chosen due to their popularity and innovations:

1. Alif

Even the name of the pavilion is innovative: Alif – the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, symbolising the beginning of progress. The true moment of awe begins as you come face to