{"id":1123,"date":"2021-11-05T16:07:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T16:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2021-11-05T16:07:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T16:07:31","slug":"understanding-expo-2020-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=1123","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Expo 2020 Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>\u2022 Expo 2020 is the world in one place \u2013 a global experience dedicated to bringing together people, communities<br>and nations to build bridges, inspire action and deliver real-life solutions to real-life challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A launch pad for broadening horizons and exchanging ideas, Expo is all about innovation, collaboration and inspiration, and is the UAE\u2019s commitment to building a cleaner, safer, healthier future for everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 In a spirit of optimism, Expo 2020 will gather more than 200 participants \u2013 including 192 countries, as well as<br>multilateral organisations, businesses and educational establishments \u2013 for a visually striking and emotionally<br>inspiring 182 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Through Expo\u2019s Programme for People and Planet, participants will explore solutions to fundamental global<br>challenges such as climate change, equal access to education and healthcare, and bridging the digital divide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Visitors from all over the planet are invited to join the making of a new world as they explore new frontiers,<br>embrace the opportunities of tomorrow and discover life-changing innovations that can have meaningful,<br>positive impacts on our planet and its people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Expo 2020 is the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, hosted in<br>a city of the future, in one of the world\u2019s most inclusive, ambitious and future-focused nations, in the year of the<br>UAE\u2019s Golden Jubilee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) regulates and oversees World Expos, preserving the core values<br>of education, innovation and cooperation on behalf of its 170 member states<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Themes<br>\u2018Connecting Minds, Creating the Future\u2019 is our theme and our purpose, and is based on the belief that innovation<br>and progress are the result of people and ideas coming together in inspiring new ways. Our three subthemes are<br>areas we see as essential to building a better world for everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Opportunity: Unlocking the potential for individuals and communities to shape the future<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Mobility: Creating more efficient and effective movement of people, goods and ideas, both physically and virtually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sustainability: Respecting and living in balance with the world we inhabit to ensure a cleaner, safer, healthier<br>future for all<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Something for everyone<br>Expo 2020 is for explorers and adventurers; for foodies and culture enthusiasts; for children and grandparents; for entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, businesses and governments; for the casual tourist, and for the curious who want<br>to experience the future \u2013 now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The Expo site will come alive with the sounds, rhythms and sights of a global cast of performers across its dynamic,<br>diverse and ever-changing entertainment programme, from music, dance and art to inspiring poetry and insightful<br>talks. With up to 60 live events each day, all day, it will be a 182-day feast for the senses, featuring an array of<br>internationally celebrated names<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 For six months, Expo 2020 will be the must-visit family destination, with thousands of family events, amazing<br>exploratory experiences and free entry for kids up to age 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Visitors can tuck in to 50-plus global cuisines from 200 F&amp;B outlets, enjoy delicious culinary tours and explore<br>innovative culinary tech<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Expo\u2019s inspiring arts and culture programme includes a series of commissioned substantial public artworks, as<br>well as a showcase of contemporary Emirati design and craft commissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Expo\u2019s musical programmes include Al Wasl, an Emirati opera that combines Emirati and global talent, bringing<br>to life the UAE\u2019s rich history; and the Firdaus Orchestra, an all-female orchestra creatively led by Oscar-winning<br>composer AR Rahman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Expo 2020 will run from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, opening 1000-midnight (Saturday to Wednesday) and<br>1000-0200 (Thursday and Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai went on sale on 18 July 2021<br>o Season Passes (AED 495\/USD 135) offer unlimited entry for the entire six months of Expo 2020<br>o Family Package (AED 950\/USD 258) includes Season Passes for two parents plus nanny; discounts on F&amp;B;<br>25 per cent off five additional Multi-Day Passes; and a photograph voucher worth AED 125<br>o Multi-Day Passes (AED 195\/USD 53) allow holders unrestricted entry for 30 consecutive days<br>o 1-Day Tickets (AED 95\/USD 26)<br>o Children under 18 years old, visitors ages 60 years and above, and students holding valid student ID from<br>any academic institution in the world will be given free entry. Complimentary tickets will also be available<br>for people of determination, with their companion receiving a 50 per cent discount<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Where is Expo 2020 Dubai?<br>\u2022 Expo 2020 is located in Dubai South, close to Al Maktoum International Airport and easily reached from Dubai<br>and Abu Dhabi\u2019s international airports and cruise terminals<br>\u2022 Expo 2020 is easily accessible public transport, including the Route 2020 Metro extension and Expo Rider, a<br>dedicated complimentary public bus service<br>\u2022 The Expo 2020 site is 4.38 sqkm, approximately 2 sqkm forms the gated area, while the remaining 2.4 sq km<br>features supporting amenities and facilities<br>An exceptional site<br>\u2022 Expo 2020 is one of the world\u2019s most technologically connected sites, a city of the future powered by state-of-the-art innovations that will link every aspect of the event to ensure visitors have an unparalleled experience<br>\u2022 Expo aims to be one of the most sustainable World Expos ever \u2013 an example of innovation in action from its<br>cutting-edge sustainable architecture to sensors that monitor energy efficiency <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Thematic Districts include performance spaces, innovation galleries, art installations, parks and outdoor<br>gardens. Each is anchored by its own Thematic Pavilion<br>o Mission Possible \u2013 The Opportunity Pavilion<br>o Alif \u2013 The Mobility Pavilion<br>o Terra \u2013 The Sustainability Pavilion<br>\u2022 Al Wasl Plaza is Expo\u2019s beating heart \u2013 its iconic centrepiece and the focal point for celebrations during Expo 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its steel trellis dome the world\u2019s largest 360-degree projection surface<br>\u2022 Expo\u2019s 21-metre-high, mashrabiya-style carbon fibre Entry Portals give visitors a first taste of the amazing<br>architecture and unprecedented innovation they will experience across Expo 2020<br>\u2022 Dozens of participants have already revealed their pavilions \u2013 each is future-focused, inspiring and innovative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Expo Programmes<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expo 2020 is already bringing people and communities together to build a better future for everyone.<br>\u2022 Expo Live, Expo\u2019s global innovation and partnership programme is backing 140 projects from 76 countries, each<br>offering innovative solutions to pressing challenges, helping to improve people\u2019s lives or preserve the planet<br>\u2022 Expo\u2019s Global Best Practice Programme spotlights 50 projects already providing impactful, sustainable solutions<br>to some of our biggest challenges, with a commitment to expanding them across the globe<br>\u2022 The Expo Education Programme is inviting students from high schools and UAE and international universities to<br>join specially curated tours, gain hands-on skills, and shape their future careers by connecting with peers, industry<br>leaders and global experts<br>\u2022 The Expo School Programme is inspiring the younger generation by engaging with UAE schools and educators.<br>During Expo 2020 it will offer students a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience via four bespoke school tours<br>\u2022 A total of 30,000 Expo 2020 Volunteers, a diverse and inclusive mix of UAE residents and expats from a range of<br>nationalities and backgrounds, will be the welcoming \u2018face of Expo 2020 Dubai\u2019, reflecting UAE\u2019s inclusive and<br>hospitable spirit<br>\u2022 Expo\u2019s World Majlis will bring global thought-leaders together for the conversations that matter, in the traditional<br>Emirati majlis setting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Driving growth<br>\u2022 Expo 2020 is a global launch pad for business, opening up new markets and new opportunities to every business<br>visitor, and including far-reaching business programming that will assist in attracting investments, forging<br>agreements and promoting international cooperation<br>\u2022 Expo 2020 has committed 20 per cent of direct and indirect spending to small and medium-sized enterprises<br>(SMEs), which it sees as key to future prosperity in the UAE and the region<br>\u2022 The world-class Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo 2020 Dubai, with its 45,000 sqm of flexible space, will be a<br>major draw for the MICE industry during Expo and beyond<br>\u2022 Expo 2020 will support the tourism sector and serve as an incubator for innovative, knowledge-based businesses<br>and entrepreneurs, diversifying the economy and enhancing the country\u2019s welcoming and thriving reputation as an ideal location to live, play, work and do business<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UAE has shown the world what is possible through its remarkable transformation and progress. Expo 2020,<br>coinciding with the UAE\u2019s 50th anniversary in 2021, engages people in this journey, inspires the next generation, and,<br>together, sparks innovations that will kick-start another 50 years of purposeful progress, contributing to the nation\u2019s<br>continued prosperity and enabling growth in the region and beyond.<br>\u2022 More than 80 per cent of Expo\u2019s infrastructure will live on in the future city of District 2020 \u2013 a model global<br>community for the future that will use state-of-the-art innovation, science and sustainability to create a cleaner,<br>safer, healthier environment to live and work<br>\u2022 Expo 2020 is committed to building a meaningful, measurable long-term legacy that will set a benchmark for<br>future World Expos<br>\u2022 Through its youth and business engagement activities, Expo will stimulate economic, cultural and scientific<br>prosperity<br>\u2022 The experiences our visitors will enjoy, the innovations they will discover and the connections they will make will<br>reveal inspiring, new perspectives and encourage lasting, positive impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>COVID measures<br>The health and safety of all visitors and workers is our first responsibility. Consulting with the world\u2019s leading<br>medical experts and guided by the latest science and data, we have implemented a range of measures and continue<br>to monitor new developments to ensure a safe and exciting visitor experience at Expo 2020 Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>All Expo and International Participant staff, volunteers, contractors and service providers must be vaccinated.<br>Visitors ages 18 and above must present proof of any vaccine recognised by their national government or a negative<br>PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours. Non-vaccinated ticket-holders who have not been tested within this<br>period can use the testing facility adjacent to the Expo 2020 site. The PCR test will be free of charge on presentation<br>of any valid Expo 2020 ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Measures include mandatory mask wearing, hand sanitising stations and capacity restrictions to ensure social<br>distancing. The pre-booking of tickets is strongly encouraged, and visitors are urged to make use of Expo\u2019s Smart<br>Queue system to book their pavilion experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Expo will continue to monitor and adjust these measures as necessary, as the situation continues to evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Commercial Partners<br>Our homegrown and international Partners play a vital role in creating an exceptional experience for everyone and<br>supporting Expo 2020\u2019s legacy<br>\u2022 Premier Partners: Accenture (Digital Services Partner), Cisco (Digital Network Partner), DP World (Global Trade<br>Partner), Emirates Airline (Official Airline Partner), Emirates NBD (Official Banking Partner), Etisalat<br>(Telecommunications Services Partner), G42 (Official AI Enablement Premier Partner), Mastercard (Official<br>Payment Technology Partner), Nissan (Official Automotive Partner), PepsiCo (Official Beverage and Snack<br>Partner), SAP (Innovative Enterprise Software Partner), Siemens (Infrastructure Digitalisation Partner), Terminus<br>Technologies (Official Robotics Partner)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official Partners: Christie (Official Projection and Display Partner), Dubai Chamber (Official Business Integrator),<br>DEWA (Official Sustainable Energy Partner), Dettol (Official Hygiene Partner), Dulsco (Official Waste<br>Management Partner), Emaar Hospitality Group (Official Hotel, Hospitality and Catering Partner), ENOC (Official<br>Integrated Energy Partner), L\u2019Oreal (Official Beauty Products and Services Partner), UPS (Official Logistics<br>Partner)<br>Official Providers: Canon (Official Printing and Imaging Provider), Digital14 (Official Cyber Security Provider),<br>Domino\u2019s (Official Pizza Provider), Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions (Official Secure Systems Provider), Jacobs<br>Mace (Official Programme Delivery Management Provider), Orient Insurance (Official Insurance Provider),<br>Swatch (Official Timing Provider).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2022 Expo 2020 is the world in one place \u2013 a global experience dedicated to bringing together people, communitiesand nations to build bridges, inspire action and deliver real-life solutions to real-life challenges \u2022 A launch pad for broadening horizons and exchanging ideas, Expo is all about innovation, collaboration and inspiration, and is the UAE\u2019s commitment&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[125],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-expo-2020-dubai"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1123"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1124,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1123\/revisions\/1124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}