How to plan your trip to the Dubai Expo 2020?

Expo 2020 Dubai is the largest global event taking place in the United Arab Emirates since the pandemic. From the stunningly designed architecture of the different country pavilions to the exhibitions to AI robots greeting you along the way, Dubai’s Expo 2020 has something for everyone. 
With the main theme of the Expo being ‘connecting minds, creating the future’, it promises to be a hub bringing together people and cultures from around the globe, providing opportunities to budding entrepreneurs, and inspiring the next generation with new thoughts and ideas for the future. It’s also a place to have lots of fun! Here is a plan for your trip to expo 2020 in Dubai. 

Planning your trip to Dubai Expo 2020

Throughout the six months of Expo 2020, ten themed weeks will highlight the challenges and exploring opportunities to shape the future of this planet. 

• Climate and Biodiversity: 3 October 2021 to 9 October 2021
• Space: 17 October 2021 to 23 October 2021
• Urban and Rural Development: 31 October 2021 to 6 November 2021
• Tolerance and Inclusivity: 14 November 2021 to 20 November 2021
• Knowledge and Learning: 12 December 2021 to 18 December 2021
• Travel and Connectivity: 9 January 2021 to 15 January 2022
• Global Goals: 15 January 2022 to 22 January 2022
• Health and Wellness: 27 January 2022 to 2 February 2022
• Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods: 17 February 2022 to 23 February 2022
• Water: 20 March 2022 to 26 March 2022

You can be a part of this exploration on your trip to Expo 2020. 

Location for Dubai Expo 2020

Located in the Dubai South district, between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the purpose-built Expo 2020 site is a 438-hectare area. It is close to Dubai’s Al Maqtoum International Airport and within easy reach from Abu Dhabi International Airport too. 
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Getting around the Dubai Expo 2020

While walking on foot is the best way to explore all that is at Expo 2020, it is not the only option. There are almost 230 bicycles available to rent from 23 stations. Free shuttles are running between key sites, golf buggies to rent, and the ticketed Expo sightseeing train travelling across all sites.Strollers and wheelchairs can be rented at information points, located by the four main entrance gates and throughout the Expo 2020 site. The People Mover is a free internal bus service that rides around the main locations of Expo 2020, making it easy to quickly move between the districts. They are stroller and wheelchair-accessible.

Explore the food options at Dubai Expo 2020

If you are a food lover, you can explore the spectacular array of over 50 global cuisines, ranging from street food to innovative culinary technology and sustainable dining, served at 200 food and beverage outlets across the site. The UAE’s most renowned local eateries feature alongside award-winning chefs representing Michelin-star restaurants from all over the globe. 
While visiting Expo 2020, you can also explore these must-do activities in Dubai.

Tips for a comfortable day out at Dubai Expo 2020

• You must wear comfortable shoes to the event as there is a lot of walking required inside the event.
• You must go early in the day, the earlier, the less crowded it will be.
• Doors open at 10 AM for visitors. You must head to popular pavilions first (eg UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Russia to name a few) to try to beat the queues and take your time. The crowds bunch up between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

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