Timeline

Opening of the EXPO 2020 DUBAI

The pavilion takes shape.

Publication of the timelapse video showing the construction works between October 2019 and September 2020.

Get a taste of what the pavilion will look like inside.

Franz Fayot and Maggy Nagel presented an update on Luxembourg’s participation in EXPO 2020 DUBAI and launched a call for volunteers

Nous recrutons!

DRONE SHOOTING FOR THE SCENOGRAPHY OF THE LUXEMBOURG PAVILION

Recording of pavilion sound.

THE LUXEMBOURG PAVILION AT EXPO 2020 DUBAI TAKES SHAPE

PROGRESS ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE: CERTIFICATE FOR BEST PRACTICE HEALTH AND SAFETY

One year postponement of EXPO 2020 DUBAI

Choice of the Luxembourgish wines for the pavilion

Publication of the first part of the pavilion “trailer”

Economic mission to Dubai with visit to the Luxembourg pavilion at EXPO 2020

Choice of four young cooks to prepare recipes for the restaurant in the Luxembourg pavilion

The official television spot of EXPO 2020 DUBAI has been translated into Luxembourgish and shown on Luxembourgish TV. 

Installation of a timelapse camera showing the progress of the construction works

Presentation of the economic program

Presentation of the gastronomic concept

Présentation de l’état des lieux et des sponsors

The first coordination visit of the plot of the Luxembourg Pavilion.

The ground breaking of our Pavilion.

Selection of a collection of artists to formalize the cultural aspect of Luxemburg’s presence at Expo 2020 Dubai

Luxembourg becomes the first country to sign the participation contract in Expo 2020 Dubai.

The architects Metaform in collaboration with the scenographer The Space Factory are announced as the designers of the Luxembourg Pavilion.

Après la création du Groupement d’Intérêt Économique LUXEMBOURG @ EXPO 2020 DUBAI en décembre 2016, le site internet et l’appel à projets pour la conception du pavillon luxembourgeois sont lancés.

Presentation of the theme of the Luxembourg pavilion

Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Mr Etienne Schneider, and Mrs. Nagel meet Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee and Chairman of Dubai Airports and Emirates Airline and formally confirm Luxembourg’s participation as one of the first countries to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai.

The first concept working group meets in order to elaborate the theme and concept of Luxembourg’s participation and how this theme can be materialised in the Luxembourg Pavilion’s architecture.

Prime Minister Mr Xavier Bettel officially confirms the acceptance of the invitation and informs Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, of Luxembourg’s intention to choose the option of a self-built pavilion.

The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg formally decides to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai.

Mrs Nagel participates in the first International Planning Meeting in Dubai, organized by Expo 2020 Dubai with the involvement of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body for World Expos, bringing together representatives of nations from around the world to exchange views and best practices for the Expo organisation.