UAE pavilion marks milestone with 250,000th visitor at Expo 2025 Osaka
The guest and her family were presented with a commemorative certificate, specially selected gifts from the pavilion shop and a complimentary dining experience at the pavilion's Emirati restaurant.
'We are proud to welcome our 250,000th guest to the UAE pavilion,' said Shihab Al Faheem, Ambassador of UAE to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
'This milestone reflects the pavilion's role as a platform for dialogue, discovery, and collaboration. We are honoured to share the UAE's story with the people of Japan and the world as we work together towards a flourishing future for all life, from Earth to Ether."
The milestone comes shortly after His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the pavilion's multisensory exhibition.
EXPO2025大阪・UAEパビリオンに、アラブ首長国連邦副大統領・首相・ドバイ首長モハメッド・ビン・ラーシド・アル・マクトゥーム殿下をお迎えできたことを、心より光栄に存じます。UAEパビリオン… pic.twitter.com/gcMo5JH66p
— UAE Pavilion (@uaeatexpo) April 27, 2025
Built around the theme Earth to Ether, the pavilion offers a multisensory journey through the UAE's story, from its rich cultural roots to its innovations in space exploration, healthcare, and sustainability.
Drawing inspiration from the UAE's date palm tree, the pavilion's design reimagines traditional areesh architecture through an oasis of 90 soaring rachis columns, crafted using sustainable practices and Japanese woodworking expertise.
Inside the pavilion, guests embark on a journey that shares the UAE's national story, one of deep humanity and transformation rooted in enduring values. The journey culminates in 'Woven Legacies', a documentary installation that brings visitors face to face with contemporary life in the United Arab Emirates.
Since opening, the pavilion has witnessed strong and sustained guest interest, reflecting its growing reputation as one of the most engaging national pavilions across Expo 2025 Osaka.
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