The Middle East’s first World Fair showcases innovative concepts from more than 190 countries and unorthodox designs by celebrated architects.

Still labeled Dubai 2020, the World Expo will open on October 1, complete with a centerpiece dome by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill.

A visual feast creates a dramatic first impression for a hotel lobby in Dubai.

The cylindrical building will include a ride by Virgin Hyperloop One.

Working under a compressed timeline, Curtis Fentress expects the endeavor to finish “in the nick of time.”

An unlikely collaboration between a Lebanese architect and his Japanese counterpart yields inventive creations.