The Sustainability pavilion. The 130-metre wide canopy, called Terra, features 1,055 solar panels which will generate 4GWh of alternative energy per year, enough electricity to charge more than 900,000 mobile phones.
The Sustainability pavilion. The 130-metre wide canopy, called Terra, features 1,055 solar panels which will generate 4GWh of alternative energy per year, enough electricity to charge more than 900,000 mobile phones.
The Sustainability pavilion. It will offer visitors the chance to explore humankind’s relationship with nature, excessive consumerism, and how we can change our everyday choices to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact.
The Sustainability pavilion. It will offer visitors the chance to explore humankind’s relationship with nature, excessive consumerism, and how we can change our everyday choices to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact.
The Sustainability Pavilion. It features irrigation techniques such as a greywater recycling system, which aim to reduce water use by 75 per cent.
The Sustainability Pavilion. It features irrigation techniques such as a greywater recycling system, which aim to reduce water use by 75 per cent.
The Expo 2020 Mobility Pavilion features the world’s largest passenger lift, which will transport more than 160 people at a time. It also has a 340-metre track, which is partly underground and partly in the open-air, to showcase cutting-edge mobility devices in action.
The Expo 2020 Mobility Pavilion features the world’s largest passenger lift, which will transport more than 160 people at a time. It also has a 340-metre track, which is partly underground and partly in the open-air, to showcase cutting-edge mobility devices in action.
The Expo 2020 Mobility Pavilion will also display a hyperloop capsule in action.
The Expo 2020 Mobility Pavilion will also display a hyperloop capsule in action.
Organisers say the Expo 2020 Mobility Pavilion will showcase how mobility will continue to transform the way we live, connect with people, understand different cultures, and exchange knowledge and ideas.
Organisers say the Expo 2020 Mobility Pavilion will showcase how mobility will continue to transform the way we live, connect with people, understand different cultures, and exchange knowledge and ideas.
Al Wasl Pavilion. Meaning ‘connection’ in English, Al Wasl is also the historical name for Dubai. The steel trellis is the centrepiece of the site, where all roads meet, and reflects the world fair’s aim to bring people together.
Al Wasl Pavilion. Meaning ‘connection’ in English, Al Wasl is also the historical name for Dubai. The steel trellis is the centrepiece of the site, where all roads meet, and reflects the world fair’s aim to bring people together.
The Al Wasl pavillion. The moulded steel dome is 130-metres wide, 67-metres tall and weighs more than 500 tonnes. Taller than the leaning tower of Pisa and one of the largest single structures on the site, Al Wasl will be a permanent installation that will remain after the world fair ends in April 2021.
The Al Wasl pavillion. The moulded steel dome is 130-metres wide, 67-metres tall and weighs more than 500 tonnes. Taller than the leaning tower of Pisa and one of the largest single structures on the site, Al Wasl will be a permanent installation that will remain after the world fair ends in April 2021.
A rendering of Al Wasl pavillion. Fountains, parks and restaurants have also been planned across the plaza area.
A rendering of Al Wasl pavillion. Fountains, parks and restaurants have also been planned across the plaza area.
Al Wasl pavillion. Al Wasl Plaza’s trellis design was inspired by an ancient golden ring found in the Saruq Al Hadid site by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. It also reflects the intertwined logo of the Expo 2020.
Al Wasl pavillion. Al Wasl Plaza’s trellis design was inspired by an ancient golden ring found in the Saruq Al Hadid site by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. It also reflects the intertwined logo of the Expo 2020.
Dubai Exhibition Centre. It offers 45,000 square metres of event space. It is just 300m from the heart of the Expo site and is adjacent to the Dubai Metro Route Station 2020.
Dubai Exhibition Centre. It offers 45,000 square metres of event space. It is just 300m from the heart of the Expo site and is adjacent to the Dubai Metro Route Station 2020.
Dubai Exhibition Centre.The 28,000 sqm South Complex is divided into nine halls that can host 300 to 20,000 people, while the 17,000 sqm North Complex has five halls that can accoodate 200 to 11,000 people.
Dubai Exhibition Centre.The 28,000 sqm South Complex is divided into nine halls that can host 300 to 20,000 people, while the 17,000 sqm North Complex has five halls that can accoodate 200 to 11,000 people.
Dubai Exhibition Centre. It also has 24 meeting rooms and four suites for workshops, seminars and gala dinners.
Dubai Exhibition Centre. It also has 24 meeting rooms and four suites for workshops, seminars and gala dinners.

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Dubai Expo 2020 opens: what you need to know before you visit

Dubai's newest outdoor tourist attraction opened to the public from Friday

Ramola Talwar Badam
Ramola Talwar Badam
Dubai

January 24, 2021

  • English
  • Arabic

Part of the highly anticipated Expo 2020 Dubai site opened to residents and tourists for the first time on Friday.

The Sustainability pavilion, an enormous sunshade encircled with solar-powered trees and embedded with green energy solutions, became the first area to welcome visitors, nine months ahead of the Expo's formal inauguration.

Beneath the large, disc-shaped construction is a preview of the future attractions visitors to the World Fair can expect in October.

Two more pavilions, Mobility and Opportunity, will debut by April as part of the Pavilions Premiere.

Visitors will be able to spot other landmark structures although these are not yet open. They can explore the grounds and see some of the installations already in place.

The pavilions offer all sorts of fun and informative outdoor experiences that will surely inspire environment and technology enthusiasts.

Here is everything you need to know before visiting the Dubai Expo 2020 site.

The 'sustainability pavilion' opens to the public at Dubai Expo 2020. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
The 'sustainability pavilion' opens to the public at Dubai Expo 2020. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
Visitors check out the new pavilion, which opened on Friday.
Visitors check out the new pavilion, which opened on Friday.
Visitors in the 'hall of consumption' at the sustainability pavilion.
Visitors in the 'hall of consumption' at the sustainability pavilion.
Sustainability is one of the expo’s three sub-themes and aims to raise awareness of human impact on the environment.
Sustainability is one of the expo’s three sub-themes and aims to raise awareness of human impact on the environment.
Visitors at the ''land of future values'. Dubai Expo was postponed from 2020 to October 1 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Visitors at the ''land of future values'. Dubai Expo was postponed from 2020 to October 1 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Visitors in the forest section of the pavilion.
Visitors in the forest section of the pavilion.
Tickets to visit the pavilion can be booked online. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Tickets to visit the pavilion can be booked online. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The pavilion covers 6,300 square metres of the expo site and is entirely operated from solar energy and recycled water.
The pavilion covers 6,300 square metres of the expo site and is entirely operated from solar energy and recycled water.
The pavilion will be turned into a children’s science centre after the event ends.
The pavilion will be turned into a children’s science centre after the event ends.
About 3,000 to 3,500 visitors are expected to attend Expo 2020 during weekdays and about 5,000 on weekends, organisers say.
About 3,000 to 3,500 visitors are expected to attend Expo 2020 during weekdays and about 5,000 on weekends, organisers say.

What will I see?

The Sustainability pavilion will open five days a week to a limited number of visitors.

Visitors will walk past tall solar-studded trees that rotate as they track the Sun. Interactive displays can be seen under a ringed-roof dotted with thousands of photovoltaic panels.

Sustainability is the first of three main theme pavilions to open. Visitors may be able to spot the other two structures – Mobility and Opportunity – while touring the venue. These will open to the public over the next few months.

The exhibitions are designed for all ages and promise fun outdoor experiences. There is a playground for children. The Expo promises live entertainment, activities for children and food trucks as well.

Timings and bookings

Expo 2020 Pavilions Premiere begins on Friday and runs until April 10. Gates open from 3pm to 9pm Tuesday to Thursday and 4pm to 10pm Friday to Saturday.

Tickets cost Dh25 and must be bought online at ticketing.expo2020dubai.com. A limit of 10 tickets per transaction applies.

Physical distancing restrictions mean the tickets must be booked in advance.

The ticket will cover entry to one or two of the pavilions premiered: the Sustainability pavilion, Mobility and/or the Opportunity pavilion depending on the date and availability.

Entry is free for children under five, people with special needs and their companions, as well as adults aged 60 and above.

All visitors, including those eligible for complimentary access, are required to book tickets.

How to get there

Bus

The Expo Rider is a free public bus service dedicated to Expo 2020. The bus will be available every 30 minutes from the Dubai Mall bus station to the Expo 2020 site. Seats on the bus cannot be booked and are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The service from Dubai Mall begins from 2pm on Tuesday to Thursday and 3pm Friday to Saturday.

Taxis or car hire

Visitors can hail a cab on the street or book one using the Careem or Uber apps.

Dubai Taxi Corporation has a limited number of taxis with wheelchair access. Call 800 88088 to book ahead.

To hire an accessible private car and driver, Inclusion Services provides vehicles across the UAE. For more information visit inclusionservices.ae

Personal cars

Free parking is available at the site. Visitors should follow road signs to the theme pavilion listed on their ticket.

Parking is available from 2.30pm Tuesday to Thursday and 3.30pm Friday to Saturday.

Parking will close at 9pm Saturday to Wednesday and 10pm Friday to Saturday.

Valet parking is not available.

Shuttle buses will run from the car park to the nearest visitor entrance.

Buggies will be provided, if needed, for people with special needs, accompanying family or companions to help them reach the main gate from the parking area.

Visitors should carry a valid "people of determination" parking permit from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority. These include a blue card for people with permanent conditions, red card for people with temporary immobility, green for vehicles of companies that transport people with special needs or a yellow card for tourists with disabilities.

Public transport

The Dubai Metro line to the Expo site will not be running but visitors can use the free Expo Rider buses.

Dubai Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion is now open to the public until April. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion is now open to the public until April. Pawan Singh / The National

Are there special discounts for students, groups?

At present, there are no special discounts but visitors should contact the Expo centre on 800 EXPO [3976] to book for groups larger than 50.

Do I need to pay for anything else on site?

There will be no additional entry charges. Food, drink and souvenirs will be available for purchase.

The Origins Cafe will be open at the Sustainability pavilion and there will be other options across the pavilion concourse.

How much time should I set aside for the visit?

It could take about an hour to walk through a pavilion. There will be more activities and food stalls so the Expo recommends visitors plan for additional time to explore the area.

Will it be a guided tour?

Guides will not be required but volunteers will be present to answer any questions.

Can I visit other areas apart from the theme pavilions?

Before and after a visit to the pavilions, people can glimpse the public spaces, explore the Expo grounds, view installations and artworks.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , January 16 – 2021 :- Inside view of the Dubai Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion during the media tour in Dubai. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online/Instagram/Big Picture. Story by Sarwat
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , January 16 – 2021 :- Inside view of the Dubai Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion during the media tour in Dubai. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online/Instagram/Big Picture. Story by Sarwat

Can I enter any of the country pavilions?

No. Only the three theme pavilions will be open for the Pavilions Premiere.

The Sustainability Pavilion will be the first to welcome visitors from January 22. The Mobility and Opportunity pavilions will open in the first quarter of 2021.

Is the site accessible for people with special needs?

Yes. Organisers have made sure of this.

Tickets for people with special needs and one companion each are free. All visitors, including people with disabilities, must obtain a ticket online.

Visitors are advised to carry an ID card should a member of the Expo team ask to see some form of identification. This can be any relevant national identity card for people with special needs such as a Sanad card, social security benefit letter, DLA, EU, or ADA disability card.

A limited number of wheelchairs will be available on site free of charge.

There are accessible toilets in the arrival plazas and theme pavilions.

If visitors have medication that must be refrigerated, it can be left at a first aid centre. No other medical equipment can be stored. The product must be carefully packed, sealed and labelled and collected by the end of the day. Any item left behind will be disposed of at the end of the day.

How far in advance can I book a ticket?

Slots can be booked a maximum of two weeks in advance of your chosen journey date.

The pavilion features an interactive 'underground forest,' with strobe lights and lasers which are meant to represent how nature communicates with itself. Pawan Singh / The National
The pavilion features an interactive 'underground forest,' with strobe lights and lasers which are meant to represent how nature communicates with itself. Pawan Singh / The National

Must I print my ticket?

Printed tickets are accepted. You can also show your ticket and the linked QR code on your mobile phone or tablet.

Can I rebook if I am late?

Late entrances into the pavilion may not be accepted owing to capacity restrictions.

If the ticket is for the early time slot of 3pm on weekdays or 4pm on weekends, visitors can access the site and pavilions up to 30 minutes after their booked time.

If the ticket is for 4pm or later on weekdays or 5pm or later on weekends, visitors can access the site up to 60 minutes before their booked time and up to 30 minutes after their booked time slot.

Thermal cameras and hand sanitiser stations installed at the Dubai Expo 2020 site. Pawan Singh / The National
Thermal cameras and hand sanitiser stations installed at the Dubai Expo 2020 site. Pawan Singh / The National

Can I move my booking to another date or get a refund?

Tickets are non-refundable, cancellations and date changes are not allowed. All tickets are transferable so visitors can pass their ticket to a relative or friend. Ticket resale is not permitted privately or via a public platform.

Once I have seen the pavilion, what would draw me back in October?

Expo organisers say this is a small but vital piece of the site. Once the entire Expo arena opens, there will be pavilions of different countries, installations, entertainment and international cuisine from around the globe.

What products can I buy at the Expo retail outlets?

A range of products from souvenirs, toys, stationery, homeware, sporting and outdoor goods are on sale at Expo.

Are Covid-19 safety measures in place?

Capacity limits are in place to control the number of people permitted. Thermal cameras at arrival points will check the temperature of all visitors. People must wear face masks at all times. Social distancing norms of at least two metres between people must be maintained. Staff will monitor and ensure safety protocols are observed. Venues will be regularly sanitised. Hand sanitiser stations are positioned at regular intervals. Specialist staff are available to handle medical issues.

What if I have more questions?

Please call the Expo contact centre for additional information on (+971) 800 EXPO [3976].

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Rooms at the Ritz-Carlton Almaty cost from Dh1,944 per night including taxes; and in Astana the new Ritz-Carlton Astana (www.marriott) costs from Dh1,325; alternatively, the new St Regis Astana costs from Dh1,458 per night including taxes. 

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  • ROCKETMAN - Dexter Fletcher, Adam Bohling, David Furnish, David Reid, Matthew Vaughn, Lee Hall
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ANIMATED FILM

  • FROZEN 2 - Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, Peter Del Vecho
  • KLAUS - Sergio Pablos, Jinko Gotoh
  • A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON - Will Becher, Richard Phelan, Paul Kewley
  • TOY STORY 4 - Josh Cooley, Mark Nielsen

CASTING

  • JOKER - Shayna Markowitz
  • MARRIAGE STORY - Douglas Aibel, Francine Maisler
  • ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD - Victoria Thomas
  • THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD - Sarah Crowe
  • THE TWO POPES - Nina Gold

EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)

  • AWKWAFINA
  • JACK LOWDEN
  • KAITLYN DEVER
  • KELVIN HARRISON JR.
  • MICHEAL WARD

CINEMATOGRAPHY

  • 1917 - Roger Deakins
  • THE IRISHMAN - Rodrigo Prieto
  • JOKER - Lawrence Sher
  • LE MANS ’66 - Phedon Papamichael
  • THE LIGHTHOUSE - Jarin Blaschke

EDITING

  • THE IRISHMAN - Thelma Schoonmaker
  • JOJO RABBIT - Tom Eagles
  • JOKER - Jeff Groth
  • LE MANS ’66 - Andrew Buckland, Michael McCusker
  • ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD - Fred Raskin

COSTUME DESIGN

  • THE IRISHMAN - Christopher Peterson, Sandy Powell
  • JOJO RABBIT - Mayes C. Rubeo
  • JUDY - Jany Temime
  • LITTLE WOMEN - Jacqueline Durran
  • ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD - Arianne Phillips

PRODUCTION DESIGN

  • 1917 - Dennis Gassner, Lee Sandales
  • THE IRISHMAN - Bob Shaw, Regina Graves
  • JOJO RABBIT - Ra Vincent, Nora Sopková
  • JOKER - Mark Friedberg, Kris Moran
  • ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD - Barbara Ling, Nancy Haigh

SOUND

  • 1917 - Scott Millan, Oliver Tarney, Rachael Tate, Mark Taylor, Stuart Wilson
  • JOKER - Tod Maitland, Alan Robert Murray, Tom Ozanich, Dean Zupancic
  • LE MANS ’66 - David Giammarco, Paul Massey, Steven A. Morrow, Donald Sylvester
  • ROCKETMAN - Matthew Collinge, John Hayes, Mike Prestwood Smith, Danny Sheehan
  • STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER - David Acord, Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, Stuart Wilson, Matthew Wood

ORIGINAL SCORE

  • 1917 - Thomas Newman
  • JOJO RABBIT - Michael Giacchino
  • JOKER - Hildur Guđnadóttir
  • LITTLE WOMEN - Alexandre Desplat
  • STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER - John Williams

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS

  • 1917 - Greg Butler, Guillaume Rocheron, Dominic Tuohy
  • AVENGERS: ENDGAME - Dan Deleeuw, Dan Sudick
  • THE IRISHMAN - Leandro Estebecorena, Stephane Grabli, Pablo Helman
  • THE LION KING - Andrew R. Jones, Robert Legato, Elliot Newman, Adam Valdez
  • STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER - Roger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh, Neal Scanlan, Dominic Tuohy

MAKE UP & HAIR

  • 1917 - Naomi Donne
  • BOMBSHELL - Vivian Baker, Kazu Hiro, Anne Morgan
  • JOKER - Kay Georgiou, Nicki Ledermann
  • JUDY - Jeremy Woodhead
  • ROCKETMAN - Lizzie Yianni Georgiou

BRITISH SHORT FILM

  • AZAAR - Myriam Raja, Nathanael Baring
  • GOLDFISH - Hector Dockrill, Harri Kamalanathan, Benedict Turnbull, Laura Dockrill
  • KAMALI - Sasha Rainbow, Rosalind Croad
  • LEARNING TO SKATEBOARD IN A WARZONE (IF YOU’RE A GIRL) - Carol Dysinger, Elena Andreicheva
  • THE TRAP - Lena Headey, Anthony Fitzgerald

BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION

  • GRANDAD WAS A ROMANTIC - Maryam Mohajer
  • IN HER BOOTS - Kathrin Steinbacher
  • THE MAGIC BOAT  - Naaman Azh
UAE currency
'Operation Mincemeat' 

Director: John Madden 

 

Cast: Colin Firth, Matthew Macfayden, Kelly Macdonald and Penelope Wilton

 

Rating: 4/5

 
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Our legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

LA LIGA FIXTURES

Thursday (All UAE kick-off times)

Sevilla v Real Betis (midnight)

Friday

Granada v Real Betis (9.30pm)

Valencia v Levante (midnight)

Saturday

Espanyol v Alaves (4pm)

Celta Vigo v Villarreal (7pm)

Leganes v Real Valladolid (9.30pm)

Mallorca v Barcelona (midnight)

Sunday

Atletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid (4pm)

Real Madrid v Eibar (9.30pm)

Real Sociedad v Osasuna (midnight)

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