Your complete guide to Expo 2020’s legacy – Expo City Dubai

Expo fans are back out in force as the Expo 2020 Dubai legacy begins to emerge. The first phase of Expo City Dubai opened on September 1, followed by the official opening on October 1.

Plans for Expo 2020’s legacy were first revealed in 2017, years prior to Expo 2020 Dubai inviting guests to experience its 188 pavilions, with many glad that the site would leave a permanent mark on the city.

Now up and running and free to access 24/7, Expo City Dubai (renamed from the previously announced District 2020) features four pavilions to explore, though these have paid-for entry, and a host of other attractions to visit.

These include the Surreal Water Feature and Garden in the Sky, two of the most popular attractions during the six-month Expo 2020 Dubai mega event.

For everything else you need to know about Expo City Dubai, from ticket prices to pavilion details, read on

Expo City 2020: your complete guide

Where is Expo City Dubai?

Expo City Dubai is located exactly where Expo 2020 was, on Al Wasl Avenue in Dubai South. Expo City Dubai consists 80 per cent of Expo-built infrastructure.

How do I get to Expo City Dubai?

Expo City Dubai is reachable by Dubai Metro via Expo 2020 station. Plans are in place for buggies, scooters and bicycles to be the modes of transport used in the zone. Cars will not be allowed in Expo City Dubai.

When did Expo City Dubai open?

Expo City Dubai opened on Saturday October 1 as a hub for sustainability, innovation, education and entertainment, featuring four pavilions and several other attractions. Two of its most popular pavilions, Alif, The Mobility Pavilion and Terra, The Sustainability Pavilion, opened from Thursday September 1.

Will any of the pavilions from Expo 2020 be back at Expo City Dubai?

Yes, several pavilions will remain. The UAE Pavilion, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion, Woman’s Pavilion, Vision Pavilion, Alif – the Mobility Pavilion and Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion will be at Expo City Dubai. Other pavilions that will be reworked are expected to be Luxembourg, Australia, Pakistan, India, Morocco and Egypt pavilions.

Will any of the other Expo 2020 attractions be at Expo City Dubai?

Al Wasl Plaza, the Garden in the Sky observation tower and the Surreal Water Feature are all up and running again at Expo City Dubai.

Will there be any new exhibits?

A new exhibition called Stories of Nations will be present. Later this year, the Opportunity Pavilion will become the Expo 2020 Dubai Museum.

Do I have to pay to go to Expo City Dubai?

It is free to enter Expo City Dubai but to visit some of the attractions inside there is a fee. Tickets cost Dhs50 per person per pavilion and the pavilions are open daily from 10am to 6pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.expocitydubai.com or at the four box offices at Expo City Dubai. Tickets for Garden in the Sky are priced at Dhs30 each.

Expo City Dubai has also launched a one-day Attractions Pass, which costs Dhs120 and includes access to all the flagship pavilions.

Kids aged 12 and under get in for free to the pavilions, as do People of Determination.

What can I do for free at Expo City Dubai?

Access to the site is free 24/7 and there are several free things to do once inside, from children’s playgrounds and the Expo Explorer train to free shows at Al Wasl Plaza.

Can I stay at Expo City Dubai?

Yes, if you book a room at Rove Expo 2020, the only hotel currently open at Expo City Dubai. Enjoy fab views from the outdoor swimming pool overlooking Al Wasl dome, an on-site restaurant and bar, a 24-hour gym and co-working spaces. If you book a stay from now until December 30, you’ll also qualify for free tickets to the Terra and Alif pavilions.

If you can’t wait to make Expo City Dubai your home, you can even book monthly rates starting at only Dhs4,999, with different rooms to suit your needs.

What else will Expo City Dubai have?

Expo City Dubai will have a 10km bike track, a 5km running track and vast amounts of outdoor space. Restaurants, entertainment and retail venues will also be part of Expo City Dubai.

Ultimately, Expo City Dubai will be a place to live and work. Residential communities are under development and business hubs will also be opening there. It will be the largest space in the world to be fully covered by a 5G-enabled network.

Is Expo City Dubai going to be sustainable?

Expo City Dubai will be fully pedestrianised, free of single-use plastic and will include more than 1200 LEED-certified buildings. The world’s largest installation of Mindsphere – Siemens’ cloud technology platform that uses smart metering and sensors to monitor energy consumption and efficiency of power, light, water and climate conditioning systems – will be used at Expo City Dubai.

Expo City Dubai will be the first WELL-certified community in the region with a focus on creating an environment that is positive for health and wellness.

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