Dubai Expo 2020 – Everything You Need to Know Before a Visit

The Expo 2020 is scheduled to be a World Expo hosted by Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. The theme is “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. This World Expo is the first to be held in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region and the first by an Arab nation. It will be a place where individuals can come to have fun, learn, be stimulated, and be empowered.

Events like Youth Connect and Expo Live are opportunities here to share creative solutions to problems, get funding, and be promoted by Expo 2020 Dubai. Get the best opportunities for business, trade with other countries, and get acclaim for your entrepreneurial skills.

What’s Happening at Dubai Expo 2020?

Participants and Pavilions:

191 nations are participating in the Dubai Expo. Every participating country has a pavilion. Visitors can explore the pavilions to discover and enjoy the cultural experiences. Unearth and delight in the uniqueness of each country. Delve into the Australian pavilion with a “Blue Sky Dreaming” theme and celebrate Australian diversity and collaboration. Or go into the Bahrain pavilion where the country has always evolved with limited land available, encouraging trade, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Sustainability District:

See some of the world’s most advanced technology in action, and discover what countries are doing to promote sustainability. Learn how humans can enjoy living in harmony with nature and help protect and preserve our planet. Discover global projects providing real-life solutions to help our planet. Walk through the Brazil pavilion and study the Amazon basin. The Czech pavilion displays the process of extracting water vapor from the air to create fertile land from the desert.

Mobility District:

Mobility transforms life as we connect, understand, and exchange knowledge and ideas. The Mobility District creates connections to drive the world forward. The divide between the physical and digital worlds is broken through connections. Information, ideas, and goods can be exchanged faster to build a global society. Learn about the UAE National Space Program and the Emirates Mars Mission. Note the cutting-edge mobility technologies that drive an autonomous vehicle.

Opportunity District:

This is where you meet people who transform dreams and aspirations into realities. Visitors can interact with change makers and social innovators who are changing people’s lives for the better. Young people can participate in skill-building and other activities that help empower them. Seize the opportunity to join a global mission, pledge to make a better future by following the footsteps of three mentors. The Ukraine pavilion demonstrates how future technologies and clever ideas can be amalgamated to smart thinking, smart feeling, and smart life.

Program for People and Planet:

This is a platform for a free and open exchange of new ideas and innovations. The five paths for exploring the most pressing challenges of our times are Build Bridges, Leave No One Behind, Live in Balance, Thrive Together, and UAE Vision 2071. The 6 months of the expo are divided into theme weeks. The most critical challenges are explored through the cultural, social, environmental, and economic points of view. Climate & Biodiversity, Space, Urban and Rural Development, Tolerance & Inclusivity, Water, etc. are some of the theme weeks.

Expo Initiatives:

Expo 2020 Dubai proudly continues the practice of bringing together inquiring minds interested in questions about the future. This is done by merging it with the Emirati and Arab traditions of the majlis. The global best practices section showcases projects that provide impactful and sustainable interventions. The handpicked “Untold Stories” from around the world spotlight community initiatives and impactful solutions for challenging situations. Study the sustainability strategy of the Expo and the steps taken towards being a sustainable Expo site.

Entertainment:

The entertainment lined up here will surpass even the highest expectations. From a Beethoven-inspired robot band, the immersive show of beautiful creatures bathed in light at the Al Wasl Plaza’s garden, street festivals, parades, concerts, stage shows, etc. you will be spoilt for choice. And of course, the fabulous mouth-watering array of food! Do not miss the Art and Culture presentations.

 

 Sightsee:

While you are in Dubai to attend the Expo, spend some time going around the desert city to take in the sights. Go on a desert safari and experience the desert, its breathtaking sunrise or sunset, and other attractions. Visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Global Village, and the other popular tourist places. You must not miss the experience of a Dhow Cruise Dubai, where you sail on a traditional wooden dhow along the man made canal, the Dubai Marina.

You are guaranteed a fabulous visit to Expo 2020, whether it is to look for opportunities for your business idea or innovation. Whether you are there to learn, participate in a project or look for a specific solution, you will not be disappointed. If you are traveling with family and young children, enjoy the offers available for them. The children will also have a great time at the parks, playgrounds, and family areas.