Minister: Expo 2020 Dubai will be worthy of UAE's grand ambitions

Reem Al Hashimy, director general of Expo 2020 Dubai and Minister of State for International Co-operation, says event will be biggest held in region

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.

An Expo 2020 Dubai chief vowed the UAE was ready to welcome the world to the largest international event to be staged in the Middle East.

Reem Al Hashimy, director general of Expo 2020 Dubai and Minister of State for International Co-operation, said the groundwork was successfully laid for a spectacle worthy of the ambitions of the UAE's leaderships.

The eagerly awaited, six-month world fair gets under way on October 1, with millions of visitors from all corners of the globe expected to flock to the emirate.

The celebration of culture, innovation and ingenuity will feature more than 200 dazzling pavilions, 191 of which will represent individual countries.

Ms Al Hashimy spoke of her confidence over the UAE's hosting of the event during a visit to the Expo site with Lt Gen Talal Belhoul, director general of the State Security Agency in Dubai.

"In a few weeks, we will welcome the world to the largest global event witnessed by the UAE and the region, and its successful organisation will be the culmination of the concerted efforts, co-operation and co-ordination of all institutions and bodies to host an exceptional World Expo worthy of the position of the UAE and the ambitions of its leadership," Ms Al Hashimy said.

"We highly appreciate the continuous follow-up by the work teams of the State Security Agency in Dubai and their continuous support through various joint initiatives with the Expo 2020 Dubai team."

Tickets for the mega event went on sale in July.

Single-entry tickets for the six-month world fair will cost Dh95 ($26), while a six-month season pass is Dh495.

Visitors have the option of a multi-day ticket for Dh195, which gives them unrestricted access to the site for 30 consecutive days.

For further ticket information, visit expo2020dubai.com.