Emirates introduces complimentary Expo 2020 Dubai day pass

Those flying to Dubai with the airline between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 will receive a pass to visit the event

A ground level view of the Sustainability Pavilion. Organisers say the pavilion is intended to meet the highest available accreditation for sustainable architecture – LEED platinum certification.

A view of the large entry gateways that will welcome visitors to the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Organisers expect 25 million visits to the site.

Geometry and landscaping combine in the Thematic Districts of Expo 2020 Dubai.

A spectacular view of one of the Entry Portals for visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai. The world fair opens on October 1.

A pink supermoon rises behind the Sustainability Portal. Expo 2020 Dubai was postponed from last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Thematic Districts comprise 86 permanent buildings spread over three separate ‘petals’, housing 136 participating countries.

A nighttime view of the Mobility Pavilion. The Mobility District seeks to create connections to drive the world forward, breaking down the divide between the physical and digital worlds, say organisers.

The spectacular Al Wasl Dome is the centrepiece of Expo 2020 Dubai and one of the largest 360-degree projection surfaces in the world.

The 'Mare and Foal' statue at the Mobility Pavilion, photographed at sunrise.

An aerial general view of the Sustainability Pavilion.

Organisers say the Opportunity Pavilion seeks to build on the history of the 'plaza', its universal significance as a place for people to connect across age, language and culture, to celebrate shared human experiences

Each country participating in Expo 2020 Dubai will be able to celebrate their national day, or an 'honour day' during the event.

These will be held at Al Wasl Plaza, against the stunning backdrop of the Al Wasl Dome.

Expo 2020 Dubai runs from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

If you’re booking a flight ticket to Dubai with Emirates, you stand to get a free day pass to visit Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Dubai airline has announced that it will be giving complimentary day passes to passengers who book tickets between October 1 and March 31, 2022. One free pass will be provided for each person per booking, with the person able to choose the day they want to experience the event.

Those who are in transit will also be able to avail the offer. “Just passing through? If your connection in Dubai is more than six hours, you can still claim a free Expo 2020 day pass,” Emirates' website said.

To claim the free pass, passengers have to enter their details on the website, with the tickets emailed to them. In case flights get cancelled or dates get changed, the day pass will no longer be valid, and passengers will have to claim a new one by entering new flight details.

A single-entry ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai will cost Dh95 while a six-month pass is Dh495. A multi-entry month-long pass is also available for Dh195.

Those under the age of 18 and people with disabilities are free to enter, while the main carer or person accompanying them will be granted a 50 per cent discount.

Visitors aged 60 and over, students with a valid identity card from any academic institution in the world can also get in free.

Expo 2020 Dubai was initially set to get under way in October 2020, only to be delayed for a year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, although it has maintained its name.

The Expo 2020 Dubai site will be open daily. The opening hours are 10am to midnight, Saturday to Wednesday, and 10am to 2am, Thursday and Friday. Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory for visitor entry but is recommended. All Expo staff will be immunised and masks must be worn throughout the venue.

Sanitisation will be conducted frequently and hand sanitiser stations will be installed.