Expo 2020-French Pavilion is now complete

The last tree garden — an acacia arabica — was planted on the promenade of the France Pavilion on Thursday to mark the completion of the construction of the pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

According to the organisers, the French Pavilion is set to unveil its visitors’ journey on April 26, ahead of the opening of Expo 2020 Dubai on October 1.

The event was attended by Franck Riester, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness and Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau, who were welcomed by Erik Linquier, Commissioner General for France at Expo 2020 Dubai and Chairman of Cofrex (Compagnie Française des Expositions).

Also in attendance at the inauguration on Thursday were Amélia Lakrafi, Member of Parliament (French National Assembly) and President of the France-Emirates Friendship Group at the French National Assembly; Xavier Chatel, French Ambassador to the UAE, and French Consul General Raja Rabia.

One of the highlights of the French Pavilion is its esplanade promenade which was designed as a flânerie (lounge) and relaxation space for visitors, adorned with endemic trees.