Dubai Expo 2020 has finally kicked off on October 1, 2021. It is the largest event in the region’s history and the first one to be hosted by an Arab nation. Dubai won the bid for hosting the event in 2013 after beating several countries. Since then, everyone has been waiting with a lot of excitement and anticipation for this gala event. The six-month-long event will celebrate human brilliance and achievements in the field of science and technology.
About Dubai Expo 2020
World Expos happen every five years, and the first one took place in London (UK) in 1851 and at that time, it was known as the “Great Exhibition.” Dubai Expo 2020 serves as a fantastic international platform for various countries to get together and share ideas, engage with each other, and grow. Over 192 countries are participating in the Expo, and for the first time in the history of expos, each participating country will have its pavilion to exhibit the best of its nation, such as science, art, culture, cuisine, and other creations. Here are eight interesting facts about this massive spectacle.
- Dubai Expo 2020 is scheduled to run from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, for six months. The event’s primary theme is “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,” focusing on three sub-themes – Sustainability, Mobility, and Opportunity. The expo site is divided into three districts based on the sub-themes, with each of them consisting of a dedicated pavilion.
- Approximately 25 million visitors are expected to visit this remarkable extravaganza. Another interesting fact is that around 70% of the visitors come from outside the UAE. This is the first time an expo is based on a hybrid model, which means you can enjoy both physical and virtual experiences. You can book your Dubai Expo 2020 tickets online on their official website.
- The expo’s opening day coincides with the UAE’s golden jubilee celebrations (50th year) and marks an important milestone. So, you can enjoy spectacular national day celebrations as well. Apart from that, you will also get to enjoy Christmas, New Year, concerts, parades, live performances, and more.
- The Dubai government has constructed a new city called “Dubai South” to host the expo. The site covers a staggering area of 4.38 sq km, including a 200-hectare gated area. This is equal to four times the total land area of Dubai Mall – one of the largest shopping malls in the world. However, despite its colossal size, the entire site can be explored on foot.
- The expo site resembles a flower petal when seen from above. Santiago Calatrava designed the UAE pavilion, and it looks like a falcon in flight. Another highlight of the site is the logo of the Expo. It is inspired by a gold ring that is more than 4000 years old found in Saroug Al Hadeed and dates to the Iron Age.
- Following the sub-theme of Sustainability, the Dubai Expo is an eco-friendly project built with environmentally friendly materials. More than 90% of the material used in the site’s construction will be reused to construct public buildings and solar panels will provide electricity at the venue.
- You will also get a chance to interact with robots at the venue. Over 100 robots manufactured in China will greet visitors, click photographs, deliver food, help with directions and assist you with many chores. Opti, a golden robot called the guardian of the Opportunity Pavilion, is one of the mascots at the Expo.
- A special new metro station called Expo 2020 Metro Station has been built near the site. It has an aircraft wing design and can carry more than 25,000 passengers per hour during peak hours. It is the final station on Dubai’s new route 2020 and will take passengers to the venue’s entrance.
Conclusion
The exhibition venue is near the Al Maktoum International Airport. Even a new lake for the expo has been built by the Dubai Municipality, resembling the expo logo. There is a lot to explore in the city apart from this grand spectacle. So, book your Dubai tickets now have a blast at the Dubai Expo.
