Expo 2020 Dubai is a buzzword in the United Arab Emirates for years now. It has been eight years since Dubai’s bid won the appointment panel of the World Expo in Paris since 2013.

Opening curtain of the world’s greatest show is hoisted aloft, while a few scratching their heads to try to figure out what lies in the store.

If you’re not acquainted yet, here’s a quick guide to what Expo 2020 is really about. You’ll soon get familiarized in the eyes of Dubai’s World.

Expo 2020 Dubai

This is the latest edition of a bulging catalogue of World Expos across the planet. The World Expo Series runs since 1851 during the first event of the Great Exhibition that took place in London of the United Kingdom.

Shows present a global gathering of nations to create solutions to the matters of the day that engage with visitors and flock the millions to attend immersive, engaging and interactive activities.

Dubai instalment is held in South Asia, Middle East and Africa underlining UAE’s place at the forefront of discussions that shape the potential and living world engagement. 25 million visitors are estimated to arrive in Dubai for Expo 2020’s six-month run.

Expo 2020 Dubai has been in the last year?

Expo 2020 is kicking right now and extends until 2022. Its opening night is held on Oct 1, 2021, and the show runs through March 31, 2022. The party had to be kicked off in October last year but due to the global pandemic, it’s delayed for a year for the safety of the audience.

It’s an extra time to pack the events program with magic to make the clench-jawed old coot be in the gapped-mouth wonder.

What’s happening in Expo 2020 Dubai?

190 countries or more will descend in Dubai for a worldwide sharing of innovation and culture. These countries have the opportunity to set their shop at their pavilion to showcase their nation that contributes to the critical global debates of most discussed issues.

Expo 2020 comprises the three core like Mobility, Sustainability and Opportunity to explore in various ways in three dedicated districts.

Terra is for the now-iconic sustainability. Pavilion is an exploratory experience, where visitors are guided for a trip through time. It is the concept that changes the natural part of life. When the trail concludes and mankind gets introduced into the equation, messages turn how the impact has been accelerated to change beyond the sustainable pace. Stimulatory sensory journey treks under ocean and through the rain forest that poses tough questions of guests through ongoing Q&A.

In halls, visitors are asked tough questions related to the consumption of resources and their impact on the natural world. For instance, Can you give up the phone to save a rainforest you’ve never seen?

These data are collected and can be shared with guests through a scoreboard that allows them to conclude the matter. This makes organisers understand the audience better in the pursuit of their education.

The Laboratory of Future Values with hydroponic gardens and dioramas featuring sustainable living solutions. Traditional music and performances are blended with modern soundscapes in the open arena with food and drink vendors.

The Mobility District and pavilion has the responsibility to encourage visitors to connect with others and broadens new horizons for human progress. Exhibitions and Installations foster the foundations of the global society where ideas, information and goods are exchanged quickly.

The Opportunity District is the final and third Expo 2020 pillar pavilion that has the place for people also to connect with language, age, culture and celebrate the shared human experience.

The mission of the pavilion and wider district can inspire each other and become the agent of change that debunks the myth of an action of one person won’t change the world.

Can I get vaccinated to go to the Expo?

People attending Expo 2020 should show that they received a Covid-19 vaccine, recognized by their national government and their recent PCR test before 72 hours of entering the site. When not vaccinated, get a test done at the PCR testing facility next to Expo 2020 Dubai site. Thermal cameras are used to identify the carriers of the virus for assisting them quickly.

Social distancing guidelines

It is mandatory to wear masks both outdoors and indoors. Visitors must maintain a distance of two metres between one another. Hand sanitiser is available in sites and guests can use it frequently.

Shall I book Expo 2020 Dubai tickets?

Yes, you can! Three tiers of tickets are on sale: Dhs95 for a one-day ticket, Dhs195 for a multi-day pass of 30 days and Dhs495 for unlimited entry of six months.

These tickets can give access to events, pavilions, live performances, and unlimited opportunities to enjoy entertainment programs. There are 60 live events every day with dance, art and world-class music. Under 18 years must hold a student ID card from their academic institution for a free entry. Free tickets are available for people with determination and their companion receives a 50% discount too. Visitors aged 60 or above can enter for free.

Where to book my tickets?

Visit Expo 2020 website at expo2020dubai.com to book the tickets. If you’re cruising in a city then pull into a Zoom convenience store to buy your tickets. Promotions are running in airlines like Emirates and flydubai for Expo 2020 bookings.

How can I get to Expo 2020 Dubai?

If arriving by bus or metro, Expo chiefs have laid the transport network to ferry for the 25 million Expo visitors towards the site. Eight buses with 52 trips each day in both directions for seven days per week. Popular pick-up points are Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Mall. If metro, the Red Line directly takes you to the Expo Station. You can download the Careem app and hop into a taxi to get yourself to the world’s big show.

Don’t wait, it’s the time for the Expo exploration!