UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

The UK took part in the World Expo in Dubai from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022

The UK’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai consisted of a self-build country pavilion and an accompanying events and content programme. Our participation theme was ‘Innovating for a Shared Future’.

The UK Pavilion offered visitors a unique experience, building on previous award-winning installations at Expo 2010 Shanghai (The Seed Cathedral), Expo 2015 Milan (The Hive), Expo 2017 Astana (The Yurt) and Expo 2019 Beijing (UK Garden and Pavilion). The UK Pavilion highlighted leading British expertise in sectors including artificial intelligence and space. It also provided a platform for a six month programme of business, cultural, educational and tourism activity.

‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ was the overarching theme for Expo 2020 Dubai. The UK was one of 192 nations participating, alongside non-government organisations and sponsors.

The site was split into 3 districts:

Opportunity
Mobility
Sustainability

The UK Pavilion was in the Opportunity District.

Millions of visitors attended the event, including members of the public, global heads of government, business leaders and celebrities. This major world event promoted the UK as a global hub of innovation and a world leading destination for trade, investment, education and tourism.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is leading the UK’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, with support from the GREAT Britain Campaign and five other co-funding government departments.