Dubai Exhibition Centre construction - in pictures

  • An artist's impression of the Dubai Exhibition expansion at Expo City. Photo: DWTC
    An artist's impression of the Dubai Exhibition expansion at Expo City. Photo: DWTC
  • The final phase of the project is to be delivered by 2031. Photo: DWTC
    The final phase of the project is to be delivered by 2031. Photo: DWTC
  • The expansion is part of plans announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Photo: DWTC
    The expansion is part of plans announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Photo: DWTC
  • An aerial photo shows the Dubai Exhibition expansion under way at Expo City. Photo: DWTC
    An aerial photo shows the Dubai Exhibition expansion under way at Expo City. Photo: DWTC
  • Amer Al Farsi, acting vice president of real estate development at Dubai World Trade Centre. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Amer Al Farsi, acting vice president of real estate development at Dubai World Trade Centre. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Construction work in progress at the site on Wednesday. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Construction work in progress at the site on Wednesday. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Mahir Julfar, executive vice president of Dubai World Trade Centre, speaking at the Dubai Exhibition expansion. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Mahir Julfar, executive vice president of Dubai World Trade Centre, speaking at the Dubai Exhibition expansion. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Visitor capacity at the new venue is expected to soar to 50,000 people. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Visitor capacity at the new venue is expected to soar to 50,000 people. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Construction started in July and the first structure should be visible by the end of the year. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Construction started in July and the first structure should be visible by the end of the year. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • It is hoped the expansion will triple the sector’s annual economic contribution from Dh18 billion to Dh54 billion by 2033. Ruel Pableo for The National
    It is hoped the expansion will triple the sector’s annual economic contribution from Dh18 billion to Dh54 billion by 2033. Ruel Pableo for The National