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The Black Eyed Peas perform as the circular designs within Al Wasl dome take on a life of their own at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters

A view of Al Wasl dome after midnight at Expo 2020 Dubai when the site shuts down to visitors. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors watch an immersive show at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

People leave Expo 2020 Dubai after watching the final audiovisual shows at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

When the Expo site closes to visitors, rehearsals begin under Al Wasl dome, also called the Expo's crown jewel. Pawan Singh / The National

Crews prepare for the next day show during the night shift at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

Technical and maintenance crews check the 30,000 lights that change colour in synch to the music in the sunken garden of Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National

The view from one of two control rooms that manage the content beamed across Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

Inside the main control room, programmers work through the night to check audio and light effects for Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National

The technical crew work with the spotlights during night rehearsals at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

A view of the control room that oversees the stunning effects beamed across Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

The revolving stage inside Al Wasl dome is being readied at night ahead of a musical performance the next day. Pawan Singh / The National

Content is curated in virtual reality and in audio studios that overlook Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

Technical teams run through the sequence of light and sound that lend an element of theatre to performances at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

William Ainley, vice president, technical, for events and entertainment at Expo 2020 Dubai, says the night-time hours are precious for rehearsals. Pawan Singh / The National

Al Wasl dome is quiet minutes before night rehearsals make it come alive. Pawan Singh / The National

Coldplay perform beneath Al Wasl dome to a packed crowd. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Thousands watch the Coldplay performance at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters

Alicia Keys commands the stage. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Amna Abulhoul, creative director, ceremonies, at Expo 2020 Dubai says the immersive dome has made a lasting impression on top music groups. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Singer Alicia Keys performs at Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai. AP

The Black Eyed Peas perform at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters

The Black Eyed Peas perform as the circular designs within Al Wasl dome take on a life of their own at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters

A view of Al Wasl dome after midnight at Expo 2020 Dubai when the site shuts down to visitors. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors watch an immersive show at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

People leave Expo 2020 Dubai after watching the final audiovisual shows at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

When the Expo site closes to visitors, rehearsals begin under Al Wasl dome, also called the Expo's crown jewel. Pawan Singh / The National

Crews prepare for the next day show during the night shift at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

Technical and maintenance crews check the 30,000 lights that change colour in synch to the music in the sunken garden of Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National

The view from one of two control rooms that manage the content beamed across Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

Inside the main control room, programmers work through the night to check audio and light effects for Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National

The technical crew work with the spotlights during night rehearsals at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

A view of the control room that oversees the stunning effects beamed across Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

The revolving stage inside Al Wasl dome is being readied at night ahead of a musical performance the next day. Pawan Singh / The National

Content is curated in virtual reality and in audio studios that overlook Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

Technical teams run through the sequence of light and sound that lend an element of theatre to performances at Al Wasl dome. Pawan Singh / The National

William Ainley, vice president, technical, for events and entertainment at Expo 2020 Dubai, says the night-time hours are precious for rehearsals. Pawan Singh / The National

Al Wasl dome is quiet minutes before night rehearsals make it come alive. Pawan Singh / The National

Coldplay perform beneath Al Wasl dome to a packed crowd. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Thousands watch the Coldplay performance at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters

Alicia Keys commands the stage. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Amna Abulhoul, creative director, ceremonies, at Expo 2020 Dubai says the immersive dome has made a lasting impression on top music groups. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Singer Alicia Keys performs at Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai. AP

The Black Eyed Peas perform at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters

The Black Eyed Peas perform as the circular designs within Al Wasl dome take on a life of their own at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters

Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai longlisted for Dezeen architecture award

The heart of the global attraction is up against more than 300 other projects for the prestigious title

August 09, 2022

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