Around the world in 182 days: Kuwait

An ambitious gateway to the future. Pavilion of Kuwait at EXPO 2020 in Dubai, UAE.

Kuwait Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai

January 2022

New Kuwait: new opportunities for sustainability. Kuwait is committed to sustainable development to deliver a secure and prosperous future for its economy, environment, cities and people.

Quick facts – Kuwait:

Kuwaiti dinar. The world’s highest valued currency unit.
Government. Kuwait was the first Gulf Country to establish a constitution and parliament.
History. The name ‘Kuwait’ is derived from the Arabic ākwāt, the plural of kūt, meaning ‘fortress built near water’.

In the Kuwait Pavilion:

The Envelope. A façade that shimmers and reflects sunlight, embodying Kuwait’s nature and energy.
Discovering Kuwait – an immersive virtual landscape. At the Kuwait pavilion, the past meets present to shape a far-reaching vision for the country’s future. It will be a future created by a resilient, innovative country for the well-being of everyone.
The Spring of Life. An architectural feature inspired by Kuwait’s vision for sustainability.
Life Spring. A dynamic experience where visitors become part of the exhibition. This is a key point of social sharing in the pavilion.
People and culture. Discover the culture of the Kuwaiti people through an aural experience of music, song and poetry.
Kuwaiti cuisine. Indulge in authentic Kuwaiti dishes rich with flavour, aromas and spices.

Ξ EXPO 2020 Dubai webpage

EXPO 2020 Dubai – Kuwait Pavilion

Architect: Marco Pestalozza

∇ Location: view on Google Maps (Sustainability District)

Ξ EXPO 2020 Dubai webpage

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