Nearly a decade of preparation is coming to fruition in Dubai, as the emirate prepares for the opening of Expo 2020 later this week.

Officials have released the above timelapse of the site to celebrate the milestone.

Expo 2020 will run from October 1st to March next year, inviting visitors from every corner of the globe to discover a wide range of cultural and artistic initiatives dedicated to broadening horizons and bringing people, communities and nations together.

Take a look at the latest Breaking Travel News coverage from the event here.