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The UK will be participating in the next World Expo in Dubai, now taking place from 1 October 2021 - 31 March 2022. The UK’s participation theme is ‘Innovating for a Shared Future’ and our presence will consist of a self-build country Pavilion and a global programme of content and activity you can experience in person or online.

UK PAVILION

Inspired by one of Stephen Hawking’s final projects, 'Breakthrough Message', the UK Pavilion invites you to consider what message we would communicate to express ourselves as a planet should we one day encounter other advanced civilisations in space.

Humanity is facing challenges in every aspect of our being. Technology, creativity and innovation is rapidly showing us solutions that can solve these real global challenges. The UK is leading contributions in these areas to provide future, sustainable solutions - come and explore more about this on the UK Pavilion.

THINKING OF VISITING US?

The UK Pavilion is based in the Opportunity District at Expo 2020 and it will be open from 10am - 10pm every day. The Pavilion promises to offer inspiration to global business visitors and excitement to all of the family. Plan your visit and be part of the UK's bold futuristic vision.

If you're located in the UK, please visit the FCDO's website to check the latest advice on travel to the UAE. The UAE is on the UK's Amber List for travel, you can sign up to regular alerts so you can stay on top of the latest advice too. If you’re travelling from outside the UK, please check your local government advice.

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Join us for a unique experience which will bring the imagination of Glastonbury Festival and the creativity behind the GREAT of Great Britain, to Expo 2020 Dubai.

We’ll be celebrating extraordinary people, places, technology, film, sport, music, food, and fashion to give you a slice of the UK in Dubai.

A showcase of acts will join some of our most established talents from UK music and performance to present the fresh ways that innovation from across the Commonwealth is creating the sharpest ideas for a shared future.

Official Heritage Partner

The Royal College of Art (RCA), the world’s leading art and design university joins the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 as our Official Heritage Partner. Having been instrumental in the creation of the first World Expo in London, the Great Exhibition of 1851, RCA provides postgraduate students with unrivalled opportunities to develop multidisciplinary projects that transform the world.

Maze of aspiration

The visitor experience takes you through the story of how the UK’s role in AI and Space is impacting humanity, with augmented reality experiences and an enriched digital journey. It will also explore wider innovations and collaborations as well as show how some of our partners address our theme 'Innovating for a Shared Future'.

Choral Space

Just before you enter this immersive space, you will donate a word to a collective message. As you step into the Choral Space, you will be cocooned in a soundscape, with the music featuring voices and sounds from all over the world.