Such a huge exhibition as Expo in Dubai needs to be divided into different parts in order for the visitors to grasp it. The main theme of Expo 2020 is “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” and the exhibition site is divided into three thematic districts. These districts flare out from the Al Wasl Plaza, the heart of Expo.

Each district displays the participating countries’ pavilions which have chosen to focus on that specific theme. However, the country pavilions are not the only attraction in each district – the district pavilions themselves offers the visitors an intriguing experience.

Each district also has a mascot, a robot guardian displayed in the map above. These mascots goes on adventures around the Expo site with the two mascots Latifa and Rashid.

Sustainability District
Terra, the sustainability pavilion Created by Grimshaw Architects. Terra invites its visitors to explore ocean depths, deep forests and artistical interpretations of the world’s wonders. The pavilion aims to inspire its visitors to fight climate change, from small to huge acts towards a sustainable future.

Terra draws energy from its 4,912 solar panels and the 18 Energy Trees surrounding it. The pavilion also makes smart use of water, amongst others through the use of a greywater recycling system which aims to save 75% of the water used in the landscape.

Mobility District
Alif, the mobility pavilion, invites visitors to experience future travel-solutions, space exploration, and how digital integration enables us to explore new frontiers. The pavilion has a 330-metre track – the Mobility Track, which showcases innovative mobility devices in action.

Alif is designed by Foster + Partners and lets the physical and virtual worlds meet. It features the worlds largest passenger lift and invites its visitors to see the future of smart cities.

Opportunity District
Mission Possible, the opportunity pavilion, focuses on creating connections and introducing the visitors to the social innovators who have impacted peoples lives all over the globe. In the pavilion visitors will also find a youth empowerment program, aiming to empower young creators.

Mission Possible is designed by AGi Architects and aims to make the visitors understand that they are all a part of the 8 billion possibilities on this earth.