WHAT TO EXPECT IN EXPO 2020

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING EXPO 2020

AN AMAZING SHOW AWAITS YOU, LAUNCHING IN OCTOBER 2020

The World Expo of Expo 2020 is scheduled to be hosted in Dubai for more than six months, from October 2020 to April 10, 2021. The mega international event can be called the world’s greatest show when it comes to its size, scale, duration and the number of visitors. The event will welcome people from all over the world and will provide a platform for them to interact and share ideas.

The first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, its site spans an area of 4.38 sqkm and will be located in Dubai South District and will enjoy proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport. It will also have a dedicated metro station of its own and the trains will be scheduled in a way to transport 36,000 passengers per hour.

The majority of the construction of the pavilions of the Expo 2020 has already been completed and the ones that are remaining are expected to be done by the end of 2019. While construction of pavillions like that of India, UK, and Oman are under their way, it is being said that some of the pavilions will be retained.

THE SITE

The focal point for the celebrations will be the Al Wasl Plaza which is located at the heart of the Expo 2020 site. Visitors will be seen gathering here so as to witness the celebrations and cultural events from the 192 countries participating.

The site will feature three thematic districts based on sub-themes of 'Opportunity', 'Mobility', and 'Sustainability'. Each district will be anchored by a thematic pavilion on the same subthemes.

The pavilions will host interactive exhibitions as well as engaging content so that visitors can explore the themes in an entertaining way. The thematic districts will feature performance spaces, innovation galleries, art installations and outdoor gardens.

Encircling Al Wasl Plaza that is located at the heart of the site, Al Wasl Dome will be the largest 360-degree projection surface in the world and will offer a unique experience to the millions of visitors visiting the Expo.

According to Ahmed Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, “Crowning Al Wasl Dome was both incredibly exciting and one of the most challenging engineering operations in the world. Lifting such a large and heavy structure involved a huge number of variables. Something as simple as a shift in the direction of the wind or change in air temperature could have had a big impact on our calculations, so constant monitoring and reassessment was essential throughout the process.” The crowing of the dome was a key milestone for Expo 2020, while other permanent expo-led constructions that are on track will be completed.

THINGS TO DO AT EXPO 2020

Expo 2020 has a lot to offer its guests in terms of entertainment. It will feature art, music, gastronomy, technology, architecture, to name a few. The Al Wasl Plaza will showcase artwork and interactive installations from local as well as international artists. Guests can also en

joy a treat of the architecture and marvel at the pavilions that are built on creative and sustainable designs. 60 live shows will be featured each day at the Expo 2020 that includes operas, pop-up theatres, flash mobs, sports events and National Day celebrations.

TICKETS

Single Day Ticket for adults - AED 120 (USD 33) Three-day Pass - AED 260 (USD 71)

Extry to the Expo is free for children up to 5 years of age and seniors aged 65 and above.

DATES

Opening Day - October 20, 2020 Closing Date - April 10, 2021

TIMINGS

NEW POINTS OF INTEREST

Outside of the Expo, here are two notable attractions to check out in Dubai in 2020.

MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE

One of the highly anticipated upcoming projects of Dubai, torusshaped The Museum of the Future is all set to open its door for the first time in 2020. It is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, next to the Emirates Towers & DIFC and explores the future of science, technology and innovation by taking the guests on a trip to 2035.

The three underlying themes that the museum focuses on are how robots and artificial intelligence improve human mental and physical capabilities, the relation between humans and robots and lastly on how the development of artificial intelligence technologies will affect the management and decision-making processes. It mainly covers technology in industries across health, climate change & food security.

The Museum of the Future will combine elements of exhibition, immersive theatre and themed attraction. Visitors will be complemented with a sneak-peak of the possible future. It will also be known to welcome varied cultural, philosophical, social and spiritual outlooks. Encased in stainless steel, the structure of the museum features Arabic calligraphy and its design has already won multiple awards. It is designed by the architecture firm, Killa Design.

MOHAMMED BIN RASHID LIBRARY

Located on the Dubai Creek, the new Mohammed bin Rashid Library spans 66,000 sqm and is a project initiated by the Dubai government. The design of the library resembles a Rehl, which is a Turkish lectern. A Rehl is used for carrying books, especially the Holy Quran.

The library aims to serve the educational, societal and tourism movements. The main building of the library features a conference centre, exhibition spaces, a children’s library, a bookshop on the ground floor, reading halls, service areas, a business library, and training halls. There is also space for thousands of cars to be parked in the basement of the library.

The library hosts eight specialised collections that include an information centre, an Arabic library, a popular library, children's library, family library, international library, media library, publications visual and auditory and internet services. It also hosts a young adult library, study rooms, conference rooms, and a special library for the Al Maktoum Collection. There is a business library, permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions, and more.

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