Connecting minds, creating the future
Every five years, a city has the utmost privilege to host one of the oldest and largest international exhibitions on the planet, The World Expo. For 170 years, World Expos have provided a platform to showcase the greatest innovations that have shaped the world we live in today. Expo 2020 will continue that tradition with the latest technology from around the globe.
In 2021, this celebration will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from the 1st of October 2021 to 31st March 2022. With 192 countries participating in this event, millions of visitors are set to experience the Emirati hospitality at its finest as well as taking part in showcasing the best of what the world has to offer. Expo Dubai 2020 is being organised under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, which aims at building partnerships and inspire ideas which will shape the world of tomorrow.
The three sub-themes namely, “Mobility, Sustainability, and Opportunity” represent the key pillars of the Expo.
Sustainability District
Live in balance with the world around us. Experience how the human race can enjoy harmony with nature in a high-tech future.
Mobility District
Create smarter and better connections. See how new possibilities can unfold through smarter movement of knowledge, ideas and goods.
Opportunity District
Unlock the potential within each one of us. Learn how people are already creating opportunities for a better future and be inspired to do the same.
Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first most prominent exhibition to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. As Dubai is set to unite the world for a festival on innovation, the 2020 Expo will be the greatest platform to connect with people from different corners of the globe to experience the best and most distinctive aspects in various fields, notably in art, culture, geography, science, technology, innovation, and invention. For the first time in World Expo history, every participating country will have its own pavilion.
The Expo 2020 is expected to attract 25.2 million visits from all corners of the planet, making Expo 2020 an extraordinary networking experience. The event will be live streamed and virtual visits is expected to reach 150 million viewers. The Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) is a state-of-the-art venue of 45,000 square metres of dedicated event space ideal for conferences, concerts, gala dinners, exhibitions, product launches, award ceremonies, weddings and more. DEC is foreseen to be the future economic hub of UAE.
COVID-19 safety measures and precautions
Before coming to Expo
Please do not visit Expo 2020 if you are suffering from any health symptoms associated with COVID-19, if you have been in close contact with an individual confirmed as COVID-19 positive, or are under any quarantine/self-quarantine orders.
COVID-19 safety measures and precautions
We want to make sure that your visit is enjoyable and safe. To ensure this, we have implemented a number of precautionary measures across the site:
Thermal cameras at arrival points to check the temperature of visitors before entry to the site
Visitors are required to wear face masks at all times
Social-distancing regulations of at least two metres between people
All venues and common areas are regularly cleaned and sanitised
Hand-sanitiser stations are positioned at regular intervals throughout the site
Appropriate facilities and specialist staff are available to manage any potential medical issues on site
Across the entire site you’ll find:
An abundance of hand-sanitising stations and washrooms
Markings on the ground indicating the appropriate distance to keep, whether you are queuing,
viewing exhibits and performances or enjoying our parks and recreational areas
Dining areas with tables adequately distanced from one another and with the appropriate seating capacity
Expo staff members who can assist you with your questions and guide you on our safety practices
Medical clinics and facilities, in case you feel unwell