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The Saudi Arabia Pavilion is a combined effort of Chinese and Saudi architects. The pavilion has a “moon boat” shape and is surrounded by deserts and seas, just like Saudi Arabia.

Named ‘the arabian city’ and with the theme of ‘vitality for life’, the Saudi Arabia Pavilion showcases the arabian wisdom in creating wonderful city life in spite of the severe natural environment without rivers or lakes. It highlights four types of cities: the city of energy, the city of oasis, the ancient city with rich cultural heritage, and the city of fast-growth economy.

The pavilion occupies an area of 6000 square meters. The first floor of the pavilion is a garden with both Chinese and Saudi trees growing, a symbol of the friendship between the two nations. The trees that are planted on the top deck of the boat characterize the oasis in the desert.

The pavilion’s main attraction will be a huge 3D IMAX theater. The 1,600 square-meter screen will be larger than any other cinema screen on earth.