The start of Expo 2020 Dubai is less than two weeks away, and anticipation is reaching fever pitch.
We’ve already been showered with announcements about the imminent arrival of cutting-edge culinary creations, global sports stars, thrilling cultural experiences and the kind of sci-fi innovation that’s usually reserved for Hollywood blockbusters.
Expo 2020 Dubai will run for 182 days from Friday October 1 through to Thursday March 31 in a worldwide exchanging of ideas and knowledge to the betterment of the global community.
And now organisers are giving us a sneak peek at what to expect from Expo 2020 Dubai’s opening ceremony.
The first behind the scenes look ramped up the excitement yet another notch, with dazzling costumes and projections reflecting the diverse nature and landscapes of the UAE.
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Expo 2020 Dubai’s opening ceremony will personify the show’s theme and purpose to connect minds and create the future, with more than 1,000 performers and technical crew, drawn from the UAE and around the world, coming together to make the magic happen.
Guests – be in the front row at the iconic Al Wasl Plaza or watching at home via Expo TV – will be led through an incredible journey across Expo’s subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability, showcasing the deep-rooted values of the UAE and the vision and purpose of the Expo, while welcoming the mega-event’s 192 participating countries in spectacular fashion – as you can see from these colourful snaps.
Stay close to Time Out Dubai for news on the headline acts just as soon as they are announced.
Amna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director, Events and Entertainment, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “The opening ceremony is a breathtaking experience. It is not something that I can explain through words. It will trigger something inside you, something that will make you feel that you are ready to change the world.”
Dhs95 (one day), Dhs195 (30 days), Dhs495 (6 months). Oct 1 2021- Mar 31 2022. Dubai Exhibition Centre, expo2020dubai.com.
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