UAE (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) PAVILION, EXPO DUBAI 2020

Client: APD-EMPTY JV

Located at the heart of the nearly 500-acre exhibition area, the UAE Pavilion features 8,000 square meters of exhibition space, where visitors will be immersed in a multi-sensory experience. As a symbol of the UAE’s pioneering and innovative spirit, the sheltering form of the UAE Pavilion’s steel roof, influenced by the grace and force of the falcon, is equipped with contemporary kinetic capacities and innovative architectural elements. 

Inspired by the breathtaking nature of the UAE, the architecture of the UAE Pavilion is also a unique marvel. With 28 movable wings, the UAE Pavilion’s roof can spread its wings to harvest energy through integrated photovoltaic panels.

The Calatrava-designed UAE Pavilion has been accredited LEED Platinum Certification and is compliant with the Dubai Green Building Regulations and Specifications. Accordingly, the UAE Pavilion is energy-conscious and integrates a range of elements and qualities of sustainable design.