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B E A PA RT

                                                                  OF HISTORY
                                                                  A World Expo is a large international exhibition
                                                                  designed to unveil future-shaping innovations,
                                                                  showcase the achievements of nations and promote
                                                                  cultural exchange.

                                                                  Buildings and products first revealed at World Expos
                                                                  include the Eiffel Tower, the Seattle Space Needle,
                                                                  the typewriter, the television and even Heinz
                                                                  Tomato Ketchup.

                                                                  To date, 33 cities have hosted a World Expo,
                                                                  from London to Osaka and now Dubai.

                                                                                                    E X P O 2020 D U BA I
                                                                     A GROUNDBREAKING WORLD EXPO
                                                                        FIRST                                     1 COUNTRY,                                25M
“   WE ARE READY AND REMAIN TRUE TO OUR
     PROMISE OF HOSTING THE BEST EXPO
                                                                      WORLD EXPO
                                                                    IN THE MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA
                                                                                                                  1 PAVILION
                                                                                                                 A WORLD EXPO FIRST
                                                                                                                                                           VISITS
                                                                                                                                                           EXPECTED,

                                                             ”
                                                                                                                                                      70% INTERNATIONAL
     EDITION YET IN ITS 168-YEAR HISTORY                              AND SOUTH ASIA REGION

   His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai   BE THERE FOR

                                                                  THE WORLD’S                                                   From 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021,
                                                                                                                                be there at the World's Greatest Show,
                                                                                                                                Expo 2020 Dubai. A once-in-a-lifetime

                                                                  GREATEST SHOW                                                 celebration where no two days are ever
                                                                                                                                the same!

                                                                                                                                Witness global superstars perform in the
                                                                                                                                world’s largest 360-degree projection dome,
                                                                                                                                or marvel at one of the magical daily parades.
                                                                                                                                Discover dishes crafted by the most celebrated
                                                                                                                                chefs from around the world. All whilst exploring
                                                                                                                                192 mind-blowing Country Pavilions packed
                                                                                                                                with game-changing innovations by the world’s
                                                                                                                                brightest minds.
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E X P O 2020 D U BA I

SITE MAP                 Route 2020 Metro Station                                                                                         Opportunity District

                         Dubai Exhibition Centre                                                                                                  Al Wasl Plaza

                        Mobility District

                                                                                                                                         Sustainability District

                                                                              OPPORTUNITY                        MOBILITY                 SUSTAINABILITY
                         EXPO 2020
                         THEME & SUBTHEMES
                         From 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021,
                         the largest event ever staged in the Arab world
E X P O 2020 D U BA I    is set to welcome 192 participating countries
                         and millions of visitors from across the globe.

CONNECTING               Under the theme of ‘Connecting Minds,
                         Creating the Future’, Expo 2020 is guided

MINDS,
                         by the belief that innovation and progress
                         are the result of people and ideas coming
                         together in original and unique ways.

CREATING                 Participating nations will showcase their
                         innovations, achievements and aspirations
                         at Expo 2020 while exploring the three

THE FUTURE               subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility
                         and Sustainability.
                                                                           Unlocking the potential within   Creating smarter and more        Respecting and living
                                                                           individuals and communities        productive movement          in balance with the world
                                                                                to shape the future         of goods, people and ideas             we inhabit
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A WO R L D O F                  Each of the three Thematic Pavilions
                                                                                        192
       ARCHITECTURE
                                       will offer fascinating and thought-
                                       provoking experiences that reflect
                                       their given subtheme.                            CO U N T RY PAV I L I O N S

                        Opportunity Pavilion
                        Architect: Cox Architecture

                        Ever wondered how you can create genuine change?

                        The Opportunity Pavilion will take visitors through a journey
                        of self-discovery and awakening, demonstrating everyone’s
                        ability to make a difference in creating a better world
                        for tomorrow.

                        The experience will enable visitors to understand the global
                        challenges facing humanity, through the framework of the
                        Sustainable Development Goals.

                        Finally, the Opportunity Pavilion provides a call to action,
                        asking every visitor to become a part of a global mission
                        to create a better future for everyone.

                        Terra – the Sustainability Pavilion
                        Architect: Grimshaw Architects
                        The future of our planet hangs in the balance
                        - here’s where you come in

                        Tiptoe underneath a dense forest as the roots communicate
                        with one another, risk the planet’s future in a game of high-
                        stakes pinball and learn how, despite the madness of human
                        consumption, it’s not too late for us to save the world.

                        Discover the innovative global projects that are creating
                        new paths of sustainability, and pledge to help preserve
                        our planet for future generations.

                        Terra - the Sustainability Pavilion will also be home
                        to extraordinary architecture that has been developed
                        using the latest green building technologies.

                                                                                        UAE Pavilion                          Designed in the shape of a falcon in flight,
                                                                                                                              the pavilion will tell the history of the nation
                                                                                        Architect:
                        Mobility Pavilion                                                                                     as a connected global hub, and showcase
                                                                                        Santiago Calatrava                    the vision of its leaders to create a peaceful
THEMATIC PAVILIONS

                        Architect: Foster + Partners
                                                                                                                              and progressive society with ambitious plans
                        How people, goods, ideas and data move                          Key features:                         for the future.
                        - and what it all means                                         Spread over four storeys totalling
                                                                                        15,000 sqm, the UAE Pavilion will
                        Proceed through the past, present and future of movement,
                                                                                        showcase the very best of Emirati
                        from ancient exploration to artificial intelligence.
                                                                                        culture and feature a dedicated
                                                                                                                                   THE UAE PAVILION
                        The journey begins aboard the world’s largest elevating         hospitality space on the top floor.     INTRODUCES THE WORLD
                        platform, which takes you to the House of Wisdom in
                        ninth-century Baghdad before you head on to meet
                                                                                                                                  TO THE NATION’S RICH
                        nine-metre-tall historical giants of Mobility.                                                        CULTURE AND BRIGHT FUTURE

                                                                                                                                   *All images and content are for illustrative purposes only, subject to change.
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OPPORTUNITY
D I S T R I C T PAV I L I O N S

Austria Pavilion                                                      Belarus Pavilion                                               Monaco Pavilion                                                     Morocco Pavilion
Theme: Every Good Idea Begins with the Right Question                 Theme: Forest of Future Technology                             Theme: Monaco 360° - a World of Opportunities                       Architect: OUALALOU + CHOI
Architect: querkraft                                                  Architect: NÜSSLI Adunic AG                                    Architect: AODA, OOS
                                                                                                                                                                                                         The pavilion architecture combines modernity and
Austria is a nation reimagining ideas. This is reflected              Belarus is exploring the themes of innovation, investment      Inspired by the Rock of Monaco, this gem-like, polygonal            tradition with a building that, while being at the forefront
in its decision to use 9,000-year-old soil to build its pavilion,     and the individual at its pavilion, which recreates the look   pavilion will take visitors on a multi-sensory journey through      of construction techniques, is inspired by ancestral
which comprises 47 truncated cones.                                   and feel of the nation’s primeval forests.                     mirrored exhibition spaces, replicating the sights and smells       methods using earth, like in some Moroccan villages.
                                                                                                                                     of the French Riviera.

China Pavilion                                                        Italy Pavilion                                                 Norway Pavilion                                                     Saudi Arabia Pavilion
Theme: Building a Community with a Shared Future                      Theme: Beauty Connects People                                  Theme: Norway as a World-Leading Ocean Nation                       Theme: The Sky is the Limit
for Mankind - Innovation and Opportunity                              Architect: Carlo Ratti, Italo Rota, Matteo Gatto,              Architect: Rintala Eggertsson Architects, Expomobilia,              Architect: Boris Micka Associates
Architect: Construction Engineering Design Group                      F & M Engineering                                              FiveCurrents
                                                                                                                                                                                                         The pavilion, resembling a huge window opening up
Corporation Limited
                                                                      This pavilion will celebrate beauty as the connecting          The Norway Pavilion will allow you to explore the deep              from the ground and soaring into the sky, will offer
The China Pavilion will be one of the largest at Expo 2020            element between creativity and knowledge.                      blue sea and learn about the importance of ocean                    visitors an immersive journey showcasing
Dubai. It will symbolise hope and a bright future.                                                                                   conservation – all without changing into a wetsuit.                 Saudi Arabia’s transformation.

Japan Pavilion                                                        Luxembourg Pavilion                                            UK Pavilion                                                         Ukraine Pavilion
Theme: Join. Sync. Act.                                               Theme: Resourceful Luxembourg                                  Theme: Innovating for a Shared Future                               Theme: Smart Ukraine: Connecting Dots
Architect: Yuko Nagayama and NTT Facilities                           Architect: Metaform                                            Architect: Es Devlin Studio, Avantgarde, Veretec
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Smart living, smart thinking and smart feelings will come
Get inspired to put the ‘Join.Sync.Act.’ message into action,         Discover the nation’s efforts to connect human,                The pavilion will offer an awe-inspiring glimpse into the future,   together at the Ukraine Pavilion, as the nation demonstrates
and discover the vibrant art, culture and technology of the           natural, technical, industrial and financial resources.        exploring everything from the commercialisation of space            how bright ideas and the latest innovations can help create
Far Eastern nation, which will host Expo 2025 in the city of Osaka.                                                                  to creating exoskeletons for the disabled.                          a better future.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    *All images and content are for illustrative purposes only, subject to change.
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MOBILITY
D I S T R I C T PAV I L I O N S

Belgium Pavilion                                                  Finland Pavilion                                               Republic of Korea Pavilion                                     Russia Pavilion
Theme: Smart and Green Belgium 2050                               Theme: Sharing Innovative Competences                          Theme: Smart Korea, Moving the World to You                    Architect: Tchoban SPEECH, Simpateka Entertainment Group
Architect: Assar Architects & Vincent Callebaut Architectures     Architect: JKMM                                                Architect: Mooyuki Architects
                                                                                                                                                                                                Showcasing Russia’s extensive knowledge in various fields,
The Belgium Pavilion will draw on renewable resources             Finland will showcase its many areas of excellence,            The structure will explore the ways that mobility is set       the pavilion will take visitors to the next level, where they will
to feed its energy needs, smart technologies to feed its plants   from education and sustainable technologies to health          to change our lives, featuring the best of Korean art,         be able to experience the possibilities of tomorrow.
and the country’s world-class cuisine to feed its guests.         and wellbeing, as well as the natural beauty that attracts     style and technology. The nation’s modern culture, including
                                                                  travellers from around the world.                              its world-famous K-pop music, will also be on show.

France Pavilion                                                   Oman Pavilion                                                  Thailand Pavilion                                              Turkmenistan Pavilion
Theme: Light, Lights                                              Theme: Oman - Opportunities over Time                          Theme: Mobility for the Future                                 Theme: Power of Five
Architect: Atelier du Prado Architectes and Celnikier & Grabli    Architect: Adi Architecture                                    Architect: Index Creative Village                              Architect: Tekmil

The pavilion’s theme explores light as an enabler of progress,    Reflecting the country’s rich past, five zones within          Covered on the outside by a curtain of over 500 woven          Native to Turkmenistan and symbolising national pride,
a vehicle for connections and a source of heat and creativity.    the pavilion will explore how frankincense has been playing    artificial flowers, the Thailand Pavilion will present         Akhal-Teke horses will play a prominent role in this pavilion
                                                                  an important role in Omani life for over 5,000 years.          the nation’s warm hospitality and its capabilities             experience that promises to immerse the senses.
                                                                                                                                 in digital innovation and technology.

Peru Pavilion                                                     Poland Pavilion
Theme: Timeless, Always Peru                                      Theme: Creativity Inspired by Nature
Architect: Habitare                                               Architect: WXCA

A sensory experience through one of the cradles of mankind        The tree-like structure, which references the large-scale
and one of the most biodiverse countries in the world,            migration of birds from Poland to the Arab world, explores
featuring real-time construction of the last Incan bridge         the nation’s diverse global connections, as well as its role
and experiential gastronomy with Peruvian superfoods.             as a leading producer of goods.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           *All images and content are for illustrative purposes only, subject to change.
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SUSTAINABILITY
D I S T R I C T PAV I L I O N S

Azerbaijan Pavilion                                        Brazil Pavilion                                                      Netherlands Pavilion                                        Philippines Pavilion
Theme: Seeds for the Future                                Theme: Together for Diversity                                        Theme: Uniting Water, Energy and Food                       Theme: Bangkóta: Philippine Coral Reef
Architect: Simmetrico                                      Architect: JPG.ARQ, MMBB and Ben-Avid                                Architect: V8 architects                                    Architect: Budji + Royal Architecture + Design

The nature-inspired pavilion, which has a leaf-shaped      Recreating the Amazon Basin, the pavilion will have a water          Brimming with sustainable solutions, the Netherlands        The natural, organic shape of the coral reef, or Bangkóta,
roof, will encourage visitors to consider the impact       feature that visitors can walk through (or around) as they           Pavilion will harvest water, energy and food through        will draw visitors to the Philippines Pavilion into defined,
of their individual choices and invest in the future       take in the sights, sounds and scents of Brazil’s riverside areas.   innovations including a cone-shaped vertical farm.          free-flowing, open spaces, reflecting how Filipino culture
to restore balance to our natural world.                                                                                                                                                    embraces openness and meaningful encounters.

Canada Pavilion                                            Czech Republic Pavilion                                              Singapore Pavilion                                          Spain Pavilion
Theme: The Future in Mind                                  Theme: Czech Spring                                                  Theme: Nature. Nurture. Future.                             Theme: People and Places
Architect: Moriyama & Teshima                              Architect: Formosa AA                                                Architect: WOHA                                             Architect: Amann-Canovas-Maruri

                                                           View new technology that promises to transform a desert              Showcasing Singapore’s urban innovations, the net-zero      Exploring everything from historical innovation and adventure
Admire the wooden structure surrounding the pavilion
                                                           into an oasis. The pavilion will also boast a large-scale            energy pavilion explores our journey towards liveability    to biodiversity and organ transplants, the Spain Pavilion
and a 360-degree immersive theatre showcasing Canada’s
                                                           installation that shows the nation’s long history                    and resilience.                                             offers a diverse experience with a town square atmosphere.
story. This pavilion has stunning night-time views.
                                                           of glassmaking.

Germany Pavilion                                           Montenegro Pavilion                                                  Sweden Pavilion                                             Switzerland Pavilion
Theme: Campus Germany                                      Theme: Montenegro - Blessed by Nature                                Theme: Co-Creation for Innovation                           Theme: Belles Vues
Architect: LAVA, facts and fiction                         Architect: Matija Vukovic                                            Architect: Alessandro Ripellino Arkitekter, Studio Adrien   Architect: OOS
                                                                                                                                Gardère, Luigi Pardo Architetti
Visitors can wear cutting-edge connected devices as they   Immerse yourself in Montenegro’s rich cultural history,                                                                          Visitors can ‘hike’ through this pavilion, which will show
venture through themed areas featuring a wonderful array   explore its sustainability-driven future and admire                  Learn how Sweden is building smart cities, developing       the country’s cultural values and progressive ideas in a
of creative environmental ideas with real-life results.    its wild beauty.                                                     the next generation of travel, innovating life sciences     structure inspired by Bedouin tents. Experience a theatre
                                                                                                                                and developing a bio-circular economy.                      emerging from a sea of fog, evoking the Swiss mountains.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       *All images and content are for illustrative purposes only, subject to change.
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T H E WO R L D ’ S G R E AT E S T S H OW

JAW-DROPPING                                                                                                  SPECIAL                      At Expo 2020 Dubai, we celebrate
                                                                                                                                           on a global scale. Whatever the occasion,

& AWE-INSPIRING                                                                                               DAYS
                                                                                                                                           we will wow you with mega-concerts,
                                                                                                                                           celebrities and major activities.

EXPERIENCES

                                                                                                       C A L E N DA R

                                                                                                                    DIWALI FESTIVAL

                                                                                                              NOV
                                                                                                                    OF LIGHTS
                                                                                                                    Saturday 14 November

                                                                                                                    UAE NATIONAL DAY

                                                                                                       2020
                                                                                                                    Wednesday 2 December

         192                                 60 +                          200 +                                    CHRISTMAS

                                                                                                              DEC
                                                                         DINING OUTLETS
                                                                     FROM AROUND THE WORLD                          Friday 25 December
In 192 Country Pavilions, explore      World-class performers         The world’s most celebrated
a world of culture, entertainment,       and artists will create       chefs will craft dishes from                 NEW YEAR’S EVE
     innovations and ideas.          unbelievable wow-moments,        all corners of the globe using
                                     complemented by storytellers      ingredients that will delight                Thursday 31 December
                                      and innovators bringing the              and surprise.
                                     magic to life through parades
                                             and festivals.
                                                                                                                    CHINESE NEW YEAR
                                                                                                              FEB
                                                                                                                    Friday 12 February
                                                                                                       2021

                                                                                                                    INTERNATIONAL
                                                                                                              MAR

                                                                                                                    WOMEN’S DAY
                                                                                                                    Monday 8 March
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A WORLD OF
ENTERTAINMENT                                                                                                     AN EXPO FOR
60+ L I V E E V E N T S A DAY                                                                                     EVERYONE
                                                                                                                  Whether you are a fun or adventure seeker,
                                                                                                                  an architecture lover, a culture enthusiast
                                                                                                                  or a foodie – Expo 2020 is for everyone.
                                                                                                                  Expo 2020 offers a once-in-a-lifetime
                                                                                                                  celebration for all - no matter your industry,
ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAVAGANZA FOR THE
                                                                                                                  age, country of origin, culture or interests.
LEISURE-SEEKING CROWD
                                                                                                                  Visitors will experience warm Emirati
                                                                                                                  hospitality at its finest and the very best
At Expo 2020 Dubai, there will always be something                                      ADVENTURISTS & PIONEERS   of what each of the 192 participating
to get excited about, with a jam-packed programme
                                                                                                                  countries has to offer. Local journeys will
of live performances including world-famous stars,
                                                                                                                  offer inspirational fun for students and a special
comedy greats, local talents and touring attractions.
                                                                                                                  edutainment programme will be available
                                                                                                                  for companies and incentive groups.
Each day will see over 60 live events take place
across the site, from daily parades to authentic
and vivid national celebrations highlighting
participating countries.

Night owls are also well-catered for at Expo 2020.
After sunset, the site will come alive with dazzling
pyrotechnic displays, concerts by headline artists
and futuristic performances from an array
of artists.

                                                                          LITTLE ONES               FOODIES

                                    GLOBAL THEATRE         PARADES

                                                                                                    FAMILIES

        JAZZ PERFORMANCES                               A-LIST CONCERTS

                                         BALLET          DANCE SHOWS      STUDENTS          BUSINESS TRAVELLERS                        TECHIES & INNOVATORS
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We are celebrating 192 National Days during

                                                                                           NATIONAL DAYS
A WO R L D O F                               Expo 2020 Dubai. This is your opportunity

CELEBRATIONS                                 to experience a new culture every day.

   ARGENTINA             HAITI                           CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC           PORTUGAL              MONTENEGRO           LITHUANIA
   21 October 2020       18 November 2020                13 December 2020                   14 January 2021       11 February 2021     11 March 2021
   UGANDA                LAOS                            KYRGYZSTAN                         DJIBOUTI              GUINEA               MAURITIUS
   22 October 2020       18 November 2020                14 December 2020                   15 January 2021       13 February 2021     12 March 2021
   UKRAINE               SENEGAL                         SWEDEN                             GRENADA               SERBIA               BOTSWANA
   23 October 2020       19 November 2020                15 December 2020                   15 January 2021       15 February 2021     13 March 2021
   UNITED NATIONS        FINLAND                         BANGLADESH                         CHILE                 KENYA                ZIMBABWE
   24 October 2020       20 November 2020                16 December 2020                   16 January 2021       16 February 2021     14 March 2021
   MALDIVES              OMAN                            MALI                               THE BAHAMAS           KOSOVO               CAMEROON
   25 October 2020       21 November 2020                17 December 2020                   17 January 2021       17 February 2021     15 March 2021
   BRUNEI                BELARUS                         BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA               SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE   THE GAMBIA           PHILIPPINES
   26 October 2020       22 November 2020                18 December 2020                   17 January 2021       18 February 2021     16 March 2021
   LESOTHO               LEBANON                         NIGER                              NICARAGUA             SOUTH SUDAN          IRELAND
   27 October 2020       23 November 2020                18 December 2020                   18 January 2021       19 February 2021     17 March 2021
   ST VINCENT            ITALY                           JORDAN                             MALTA                 MYANMAR              HUNGARY
   & THE GRENADINES      24 November 2020                19 December 2020                   19 January 2021       20 February 2021     18 March 2021
   27 October 2020
                         ESWATINI                        GHANA                              CHINA                 SWITZERLAND
   SEYCHELLES            25 November 2020                20 December 2020                   20 January 2021       21 February 2021     HOLY SEE
   28 October 2020                                                                                                                     19 March 2021
                         SURINAME                        SOLOMON ISLANDS                    PERU                  REPUBLIC OF
   EGYPT                 25 November 2020                21 December 2020                   21 January 2021       NORTH MACEDONIA      ESTONIA
   30 October 2020                                                                                                22 February 2021     20 March 2021
                         BAHRAIN                         TOGO                               SINGAPORE
   ALGERIA               26 November 2020                21 December 2020                   22 January 2021       SAINT LUCIA          MARSHALL ISLANDS
   31 October 2020                                                                                                22 February 2021     20 March 2021
                         LATVIA                          TAJIKISTAN                         LUXEMBOURG
   ANTIGUA & BARBUDA     27 November 2020                22 December 2020                   23 January 2021       GERMANY              CZECH REPUBLIC
   01 November 2020                                                                                               23 February 2021     21 March 2021
                         FIJI                            REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO              BOLIVIA
   MICRONESIA            28 November 2020                23 December 2020                   24 January 2021                            LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES
                                                                                                                  CYPRUS               22 March 2021
   01 November 2020                                                                                               24 February 2021
                         DOMINICA                        PALESTINE                          CAMBODIA
   ORGANISATION OF       29 November 2020                24 December 2020                   24 January 2021                            UZBEKISTAN
   ISLAMIC COOPERATION                                                                                            TRINIDAD & TOBAGO    23 March 2021
   02 November 2020      ZAMBIA                          MOROCCO                                                  24 February 2021
                                                                                            EL SALVADOR
                         29 November 2020                26 December 2020                   25 January 2021                            NAMIBIA
   PANAMA                                                                                                         KUWAIT               24 March 2021
   03 November 2020      BELIZE                          BHUTAN                                                   25 February 2021
                                                                                            INDIA
                         30 November 2020                27 December 2020                   26 January 2021                            TUVALU
   MADAGASCAR                                                                                                     TANZANIA             24 March 2021
   04 November 2020      LIBERIA                         BURUNDI                                                  26 February 2021
                         30 November 2020                                                   SLOVAK REPUBLIC
                                                         27 December 2020                   27 January 2021                            GREECE
   TONGA                                                                                                          DOMINICAN REPUBLIC   25 March 2021
   04 November 2020      KAZAKHSTAN                      KIRIBATI                                                 27 February 2021
                         01 December 2020                28 December 2020                   CANADA
                                                                                            28 January 2021                            PAKISTAN
   GUYANA                                                                                                         BENIN                26 March 2021
   05 November 2020      UAE                             GEORGIA                                                  28 February 2021
                         02 December 2020                29 December 2020                   FRANCE
                                                                                            29 January 2021                            JAMAICA
   MALAWI                                                                                                         PAPUA NEW GUINEA     27 March 2021
   05 November 2020      BADEN WÜRTTEMBERG               IRAN                                                     28 February 2021
                         03 December 2020                29 December 2020                   AUSTRALIA                                  TUNISIA
   NIGERIA                                                                                  30 January 2021       ROMANIA              28 March 2021
   06 November 2020      SAMOA                           ASEAN                                                    01 March 2021
                         03 December 2020                30 December 2020                   DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC                        GUATEMALA
   VENEZUELA                                                                                OF THE CONGO          ETHIOPIA             29 March 2021
   07 November 2020      RUSSIA                          YEMEN                              31 January 2021       02 March 2021
                         04 December 2020                01 January 2021                                                               VIETNAM
   NETHERLANDS                                                                              CUBA                  BURKINA FASO         29 March 2021
   08 November 2020      THAILAND                        SRI LANKA                          01 February 2021      03 March 2021
                         05 December 2020                03 January 2021                                                               SOMALIA
   AZERBAIJAN                                                                               SPAIN                 MOLDOVA              30 March 2021
                         TURKMENISTAN                    SUDAN                              02 February 2021      03 March 2021
   09 November 2020      06 December 2020                05 January 2021
                                                                                                                                       SIERRA LEONE
   COMOROS                                                                                  SOUTH KOREA           PARAGUAY             31 March 2021
                         GABON                           BARBADOS                           03 February 2021      04 March 2021
   10 November 2020      07 December 2020                06 January 2021
                                                                                                                                       CÔTE D’IVOIRE
   COLOMBIA                                                                                 ANGOLA                BULGARIA             01 April 2021
                         USA                             CHAD                               04 February 2021
   11 November 2020      08 December 2020                06 January 2021                                          05 March 2021
                                                                                                                                       GULF COOPERATION
   AUSTRIA               HONDURAS                                                           BELGIUM               COSTA RICA           COUNCIL
                                                         MALAYSIA                           05 February 2021
   12 November 2020      09 December 2020                07 January 2021                                          05 March 2021        02 April 2021
   MONACO                IRAQ                            SAUDI ARABIA                       NEW ZEALAND           CROATIA              TIMOR-LESTE
   13 November 2020      10 December 2020                08 January 2021                    06 February 2021      06 March 2021        05 April 2021
   BRAZIL                SAN MARINO                      INDONESIA                          MOZAMBIQUE            POLAND               ARMENIA
   15 November 2020      10 December 2020                09 January 2021                    07 February 2021      07 March 2021        06 April 2021
   ST KITTS & NEVIS      EQUATORIAL GUINEA               MAURITANIA                         SLOVENIA              ALBANIA              VANUATU
   16 November 2020      11 December 2020                11 January 2021                    08 February 2021      09 March 2021        06 April 2021
   MONGOLIA              NAURU                           GUINEA-BISSAU                      RWANDA                NEPAL                SOUTH AFRICA
   16 November 2020      11 December 2020                12 January 2021                    09 February 2021      09 March 2021        08 April 2021
   NORWAY                JAPAN                           CABO VERDE                         UNITED KINGDOM        AFGHANISTAN          BIE DAY
   17 November 2020      12 December 2020                13 January 2021                    10 February 2021      10 March 2021        09 April 2021
A WORLD OF                                                                                                          THEMATIC
  BUSINESS EVENTS
  60+ L I V E E V E N T S A DAY
                                                                                                                      WEEKS
                                                                                                                      Our best-in-class Business Weeks
                                                                                                                      will feature global leaders and game
                                                                                                                      changers including TED-style talks,
                                                                                                                      exhibitions, forums and workshops.

  CELEBRATION & NETWORKING EVENTS

  ON THE BUSINESS SIDE
  OF EXPO 2020 DUBAI
  Expo 2020 will set a new benchmark for the
  region’s MICE industry, offering a wide variety                           C A L E N DA R
  of unique spaces for business visitors to grow
  their networks.
                                                                                         CLIMATE FOCUS WEEK
  Located on the doorstep of Expo, the state-of-                                         1 – 7 November
  the-art Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) comprises

                                                                                   NOV
  45,000 sqm of programmable space and will be                                           URBAN DEVELOPMENT & CITIES
  directly connected to the Dubai Metro 2020 link.
                                                                                         FOCUS WEEK

                                                                            2020
  During this time there will be no better place
                                                                                         22 – 28 November
  on the planet to host a business event and
  network with government entities, corporations,                                        TRAVEL & EXPLORATION

                                                                                   DEC
  educational institutions, thought leaders                                              FOCUS WEEK
  and industry associations.
                                                                                         1 – 7 December
  Expand your business horizons at Expo 2020.
                                                                                         UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
                                                                                         GOALS FOCUS WEEK
                                                                                         8 – 14 January

                                                                                   JAN
                                                                                         HEALTH & WELLNESS
                                                                                         FOCUS WEEK
                                                                                         22 – 28 January

                                                                                         INNOVATION FOCUS WEEK
                                                                                         1 – 7 February
                                                                            2021
                                          CONFERENCES

                                                                                   FEB
                                                                                         AGRICULTURE & LIVELIHOOD
                                                                                         DEVELOPMENT FOCUS WEEK
                                                                                         22 – 27 February

                                                            SEMINARS                     WOMEN & GIRLS FOCUS WEEK
                                                                                         8 – 14 March
                                                                                   MAR

                                                                                         WATER FOCUS WEEK
                                                                                         22 – 28 March

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING                      WORKSHOPS    PANEL DISCUSSIONS
E X P O 2020 D U BA I
A WO R L D O F                      CULINARY EXPERIENCES
DINING &                                     UNIQUE FOOD HALLS

GASTRONOMY                                                                   Spread across four distinct spaces,
                                                                             our Food Halls invite visitors to
                                                                             engage with food like never before
                                                                             via the Family Circle, Asian Quarter,
                                                                             Signature Stars and Urban Bloc,
                                                                             which combines energy, music,
                                                                             games and great food.

                                   FUTURE OF FOOD
                                   Immersive and innovative
                                   dining featuring augmented
                                   reality and virtual reality will
                                   be a fundamental part of the
                                   gastronomic experience
                                   at Expo 2020 Dubai.

                                             EXPO CULINARY EXPERIENCE RESTAURANTS
                                                                           Enjoy the rich and authentic flavours
                                                                           of the world with a menu as diverse
                                                                           as our 192 participating countries.
                                                                           The restaurants offer exciting dining
                                                                           options for groups looking to satisfy
                                                                           curious visitors for lunch, dinner
                                                                           and light bites alike.

                                   MASTERCLASS KITCHEN
                                   Visitors interested in learning how
                                   to cook new dishes inspired by global
                                   techniques and ingredients are
                                   well-catered for at the Expo 2020
                                   Dubai Masterclass Kitchen and
                                   the Expo 2020 Connecting Minds
                                   Demonstration Kitchen.

No matter where in the world                 LOCAL FAVOURITES
you are from, and whatever your
favourite flavours, you are sure                                                  Explore food inspired by
to find a special F&B experience                                                  the merging of culture and
at Expo 2020 Dubai.                                                               ingredients that are unique
                                                                                  to the UAE.
200+
DINING OUTLETS FOR
                                           Discover global cuisines,
                                           innovative culinary experiences,
                                           future-shaping food tech, old
                                           classics, new favourites, street
                                                                              TO BUDGET-FRIENDLY DINING EXPERIENCES

EVERY PALATE & BUDGET                      bites and gourmet delights
                                           across more than 200 food
                                           and beverage outlets.

                                                                                   FOOD TRUCKS                  BISTRO CAFÉS      GRAB & GO

                                                                              I N D U LG E YO U R S E LF
                                                                              IN A WORLD OF FINE DINING

                                                                                     CELEBRITY                  LIVE CULINARY     FINE DINING
                                                                                       CHEFS                        SHOWS        RESTAURANTS

                                                                              SURPRISE YOURSELF

50+                                      30+
                                                                              WITH FUTURISTIC DINING CONCEPTS

COUNTRY CUISINES                         NEVER-SEEN-BEFORE
                                         DINING CONCEPTS
American | Greek | Argentinian |         IN DUBAI
Indian | Australasian Fusion | Italian
Brazilian | Japanese | British |
Lebanese | Caribbean | Levant
Fusion | Chinese | Mexican | Emirati |
Peruvian | Euro Fusion | Spanish |
French | Thai
                                                                                     ROBOTICS             AUGMENTED REALITY     VIRTUAL REALITY
T H E WO R L D ' S G R E AT E S T S H OW
                                                                                                                       E X P O 2020 D U BA I LO C AT I O N
KEY INFORMATION                                                                                                CONVENIENTLY LOCATED BETWEEN ABU DHABI AND DUBAI

         EVENT DAYS                            YOUR ENTRY TO EXPO 2020 DUBAI
          & TIMINGS
                                                                    1-DAY PASS
                                                                GENERAL ADMISSION
                                                                 AED 120 (USD 33)

                                                                   SPECIAL ADMISSION*
                                                                     AED 60 (USD 17)

       20 OCTOBER 2020
        - 10 APRIL 2021                           3-DAY PASS
                                                                                     MONTHLY PASS
                                               GENERAL ADMISSION                                                                           EXPO 2020 DUBAI SITE
                                                                                     ACCESS FOR 30 DAYS
                                                AED 260 (USD 71)                            TBA

                                                SPECIAL ADMISSION*
                                                 AED 130 (USD 35)

              SAT - WED                                                             FREE OF CHARGE
                                                 SEASON PASS
      1 0 : 0 0 A M - 1: 00 A M                                                    CHILDREN (AGE 0-5),
                                                                                    SENIORS (AGE 65+),
                                                ACCESS FOR THE FULL
                                                  6-MONTH PERIOD                PERSON OF DETERMINATION
                                                        TBA
              THUR - FRI
      1 0 : 0 0 A M - 2 : 00 A M
                                                 * Youth (ages 6-17), student (any age), companion of person
                                                     of determination (upon presentation of proof of age,
                                                  ID or in compliance with Expo 2020 Dubai policy for PoD)

                                    HOW TO GET AROUND

      44,000                  30,000
    METRO CAPACITY        CAR PARKING SPACES                    580                               72
      PER HOUR
                                                        DEDICATED PUBLIC                BUS PARKING SPACES
                                                          EXPO BUSES

                                                                 27                                9
                                                          SHUTTLE BUSES                    BUS PICK-UP /
       1,400                       100                                                   DROP-OFF POINTS

     VALET SPACES             TAXI PICK UP/
                            DROP OFF POINTS
For the latest news, information and ticket
    updates, visit expo2020dubai.com

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