A major contract to complete 29,000 square meter of public spaces at Expo 2020 Dubai — worth 169 million dirhams ($46 million) — has been awarded to a UAE-based contractor.
Arabtec Construction has secured the contract, which includes a 5,000 square meter water feature, restaurants, utilities and landscaping elements. The company will start work immediately.
Located next to Expo 2020’s centerpiece Al-Wasl Plaza, the public spaces will give millions of people from around the world an opportunity to relax, enjoy a bite to eat and take in the action.
Ahmed Al-Khatib, chief site delivery officer — real estate and delivery, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “We aim to deliver a world-class destination with public areas that complement Expo’s immersive visitor experience, while creating a positive economic impact for our nation.”