Expo 2020 started in Dubai on October 1, 2021. It is only effective in 2021 due to the delays caused by the pandemic. The fair was made in a huge space and spread around different areas of the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Visitors are allowed to go inside unless they go through various tests. Those who have a negative PCR test, or have been a completed dose of vaccines can only go inside. Hundreds of staff have been recruited for this event. Tickets are available at various malls and markets. There are buses at specific places, from 10 am to 2 pm for the convenience of the passengers.
After ten years the fair is held in one country which is selected through a lottery. That is why this event is so sensational and a sense of devotion is awakened within the country. Education, health, economy, business, import-export opportunities are all made available here. In the current context, most of all the new discoveries have to do something with technology and machinery - the fair has become the means of expressing this easily. Since the fair is held in Dubai is has made it easier for almost all the countries of the world to participate. Everyone has decorated different pavilions according to the culture of their country. It is difficult to not to be completely awestricken by the pavilions!
There are 266 pavilions at Dubai Expo 2020. First of all, the context of the UAE's pavilion; beautifully made of sand, filled with new technological advances and comparisons to their past traditions, economic prosperity, and future aspirations.
In the same way Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Ukraine, Philippines, Portuguese, Bangladesh, UK, India, Pakistan, America and many more countries have shown off amazing things. It was like a virtual acquaintance with all countries. Apart from travelling and being there in person, every pavilion feels like you are already in that very country.
One by one the pavilions are of different designs and completely mind blowing.
There is a lot of security for human safety. There are buggies on the streets both for staff and visitor use, clinics, prayer rooms, midwives, and protective measures against COVID on the streets, hand sanitizer Machines, there are also taps for easy access to drinking water. There are restaurants serving delicious food. There is also a newly discovered robot security, will get a picture with it on my next visit. It feels like a completely new and beautiful city filled with shops from all around the world.
A drinking water tap in a flower pot.
Expo 2020 in Dubai is gaining momentum. It will last for six consecutive months. Businesses have a great opportunity to improve and develop here. It is a treasure trove of learning for students !! Seeing the entire thing in one day is impossible. You have to go to the expo for a few days to actually experience the entire thing.
There are plenty of hotels around the venue for whoever needs it and you can find time to explore the Expo by staying in a hotel of your choice and scheduling your day accordingly.
