Dubai World EXPO 2020 was initially scheduled to be held from 20 October 2020 – 10 April 2021. However, due to the pandemic, the new dates are now from October 1st, 2021 till March 31st, 2022.
Dubai Expo has always got people thrilled and fascinated with excitement. The best innovations, ideas about technological advancements and enthralling cultural cuisine with modern art and inventions chase the limelight taking amusement to the crescendo.
This time as well, bigger and more advanced innovations and ideas are expected to take the show. But before we dig into the Dubai Expo 2020, let’s check out some history.
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The History of World EXPO
Expo has been a treasure for creative thinkers, innovators and those who adore advancements. The first expo– The Great Expenditure was held back in 1851 on May 1st. It was inaugurated in London’s Crystal Palace. Expo has been regarded as the epitome of unparallel appeal, and great achievements.
In the beginning, the expos were planned in a bazaar sort of way where products were showcased but not sold. However, the modern face of the expo took place during the Industrial Revolution in the mid-19th century. Every Expo lasted for about 6 months. The last Expo was in Milan, back in 2015. The theme of which was “Feeding the Planet”.
The World Expo provides a platform for innovators who have changed the face of the world. For instance, in 1939, at the New York World’s Fair, the very first live television broadcast was made. Furthermore, in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell showcased the first telephone. Later, at Expo 2005, the first-ever ultra-HD TV was debuted.
Coming up to food innovations, back in 1876 at Philadelphia Centennial Expo Popcorn and Heinz Ketchup were presented and since that day these two products have appeared in every retail store around the world.
The list of innovations that have been credited in the World Expo is endless. Almost in every industry and field, there have been an art that got praised and which now is at sky-heights of success.
All You Need To Know About Dubai World EXPO 2020
Dubai Expo 2020 is based on the theme Connecting Minds, Creating the Future with its sub-themes including Mobility, Opportunity, and Sustainability. It is going to be one of the biggest events in Dubai after so long. At the Paris general assembly of Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), Dubai was chosen to host the expo.
The estimated cost of the event is around $6.5 billion and Dubai is hopping to receive almost 25 million visits. Apart from this, the event will be stretched to an area of about 4.38 kilometers in Dubai South. To manage such a huge event there will be Partner and Organization Pavilions working with Dubai on various themes. The tickets disbursement will be handled by the authorities.
All the great companies and entrepreneurs will be visiting the event including the eWorldTrade.
Moreover, there will be checks to make sure that the visitors are all properly vaccinated. To ensure greater convenience, there will be cutting edge mobility devices that will cover all the indoor and outdoor pathways.
Package Options
The price for a single-day ticket is around AED 95. The price for a multi-day pass rate is around AED 195. Note that visitors ages 18 are obliged to have proof of their COVID vaccines in the form of an official certificate. Moreover, a PCR test will also be conducted within 72 hours of the entry. Those who are not vaccinated will have to take the testing facility. The PCR test will all be free of charge and it will take around 4 hours for the test results to appear.
The Programs Planned for the Expo
Dubai World Expo is giving an avenue to all the major industries around the world. The theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” was thoughtfully planned. its core mission is to advocate for ways to educate the people of the world to make the planet a better place to live. The Expo will revolve around ways to teach people the difference between good and bad and to connect the intellectual minds together.
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The Opportunity District
It will present the interconnectivity of actions mainly in the daily lives of people. The program will exchange the ideas of the social innovators, change-makers thinking, and approaches to ensure youth empowerment activities.
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People and Planet Program
The program for People and Planet will be about the discussion and innovation, respect, re-imagining the economy, along with equality and dignity.
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Humanity Program
To discover and explore the biggest challenges of Humanity, there will be five leading programs namely Live in Balance, Leave No One Behind, Thrive Together, Build Bridges, and UAE Vision 2017.
Biggest Attractions at Dubai Expo 2020
Dubai Expo is surely going to surprise and amuse the attendees in ways one might not have imagined. The 10-theme week is going to cover the entire 6 months period of the Expo where diverse topics will be covered in the light of humanity facing challenges. In the area of entertainment, the Germany Pavilion will appear with its robot band that will be recreating the most famous work of Beethoven. Flash bobs, pop-up theatres and Opera will all be there at Al Wasl Plaza.
Not only this, the students in UAE will perform the stage show, concerts, parades and musical events. The visitors will get to enjoy an enriching innovative experience at the UK Pavilion that will add more voice to the collective message. Es Devlin Studio is designing the pavilion using AI technology, the concept will be inspired by Stephen Hawking.
Furthermore, to let visitors discover the future of mainstream commercial aviation, Emirates Pavilion will be organizing a program in 2071, the depiction of which will be showcased here at the Expo. In the field of healthcare, the deliveries of medical supplies with the help of drones to remote areas will all be showcased in the expo.
Moreover, in the field of arts and culture, several workshops, theatres, shows, and performances will take place that will be based on delightful concepts. Furthermore, Sabeel fountains are being designed for the event along with the massive Music studio at the Jamaica Pavilion.
Last but not the least, to amuse the hungry cravings of the visitors, the Dubai World Expo 2020 will have the scintillating plant-based cuisine that will cover everything from kebabs to pizza.
Expo 2020 is going to be huge and advanced. It’s going to present many innovations and creativity that will be credited by the world during the event and in the coming years.
