Take in this amazing, colourful parade featuring Dubai Police horses, the Ministry of Interior marching band, and children from the morning's National Day ceremony singing.

A colourful parade 

Colours of the World Parade

Take in this amazing, colourful parade featuring Dubai Police horses, the Ministry of Interior marching band and children from the morning's National Day ceremony.

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Join us in celebrating the UAE 50th National Day at Expo 2020

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Open-heartedness and ambition are values captured by the UAE Pavilion, designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. The remarkable building is reminiscent of a falcon in flight, inspired by our national bird. Once inside, go on a multisensory journey that chronicles the rise of a nation of “dreamers who do”. Traverse a dreamlike landscape filled with dunes of real sand to learn about our nation’s founding father Sheikh Zayed, the natural wonders of the Emirates and their rapid modernisation. Be inspired by stories of the UAE dreamers building an inclusive future as the desert sun filters through the pavilion’s oculus. 

The design of the UAE Pavilion evokes a falcon in flight; referencing the Emirates’ traditional art of falconry. The main building resembles a titanic oval, with a grand, four storey entrance set into the tip. More than 25 feather-like panels are arranged at the dome of the pavilion, each curving down toward the entry of the structure. 

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UAE Pavilion

UAE 50th National Day

Expo 2020 coincides with the United Arab Emirates' biggest national celebration yet – the UAE's UAE 50th National Day. To commemorate this historic event, Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate the UAE’s extraordinary journey over the last 50 years, while also looking towards the next 50. It will share with every visitor the joy and pride that Emiratis have for their nation and their ambitious and inclusive vision for a global future.

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Celebrate the UAE’s extraordinary journey over the last 50 years as well as the next 50.

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UAE Golden Jubilee

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UAE Flag Day: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid raises UAE flag at Expo 2020

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Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan hoist UAE flag at Expo 2020

UAE Flag Day falls on November 3, in conjunction with the anniversary of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s assumption of office as the leader of the country. This year the celebration is even more significant given that the UAE is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The UAE flag was raised on December 2, 1971, for the first time by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan to mark the country’s union. The flag consists of four colours — green, white, black and red — which together represent the unity of Arabs, it was designed by Abdullah Mohammad Al Maainah.

UAE Flag Day

Join us in celebrating the UAE's Flag Day. 

Architecture II: Al Wasl Plaza

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Al Wasl Plaza

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Expo 2020 Dubai, the first Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region in the 170 years of World Expo history, opened with a celebration of global togetherness and optimism. Spectacular storytelling, performances, fireworks, and immersive projections on the dome of Al Wasl, the heart of Expo 2020, all told a story of collaboration and hope for the future, echoing Expo 2020 Dubai's theme of "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future". Global artists joining in the celebration included Andrea Bocelli, Ellie Goulding, Lang Lang and Mohammed Abdu.

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The first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, Expo 2020 opened with a celebration of global connection and hope for the future.

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Long ago, travellers referred to Dubai as Al Wasl, or “the connection” – a name that reflects the area’s heritage as a meeting point. This spirit of coming together takes shape in Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020’s spectacular centrepiece and gathering ground for celebration and wonder. 

Situated at the meeting point of Expo’s three thematic districts, Al Wasl Plaza's dome is tall enough to fit the Leaning Tower of Pisa beneath it. By night, she transforms into a 360-degree projection screen, blanketed by more than 250 state-of-the-art projectors. Al Wasl Plaza is a hub for visitors and the vibrant heart of our Expo.

Daily performances, national day ceremonies and more

Immersive 360-degree domed projection screen

Lush garden spaces for relaxation and connection

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Al Wasl Plaza is 130 metres in diameter and more than 67 metres tall. Delicate-looking despite its titanic scale, her pattern is inspired by our Expo's logo, which is fully visible at the oculus.

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Extraordinary

The life force of the Expo 2020 site, Al Wasl Plaza proudly carries the old name of Dubai.

The beating heart of Expo 2020

A series of immersive 360° videos of Al Wasl's projection shows that put you centre stage for each stunning performance. 

Al Wasl Plaza 360° Immersive Experiences

The Beating Heart of Expo 2020

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UAE: Flag Day

Saif and Sound is an award-winning DJ and MC, whose skills and unique style has led him to perform at some of the region’s biggest events, including shows alongside the likes of Coldplay, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Travis Scott and Jason Derulo to name a few.

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DJ Saif and Sound

Move to the beat with award winning DJ Saif and Sound, one of the most reputed personalities in the Middle East. Saif’s ability to entertain comes as second nature!

Join us as we celebrate the UAE's Golden Jubilee! We visit Sameem, have some traditional Emirati food at the Arabian Teahouse and watch spectacular fireworks at Al Wasl! Enjoy watching the show and chat on Facebook, YouTube or Twitch account to earn points! Your points convert to Seeds of Change which you can pledge to the cause of your choice. Photosensitivity warning: some locations in Live@Expo broadcasts may feature bright flashing lights that may affect photosensitive viewers.

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Join us as we celebrate the UAE's Golden Jubilee! We visit Sameem, have some traditional Emirati food at the Arabian Teahouse and watch spectacular fireworks at Al Wasl!

Use your Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok or Twitch account to join the chat and earn points!

Interactive, chat-driven tour co-curated by you, the audience.

Earn badges, go on treasure hunts and top the leaderboard!

Sameem – Story of Our Culture

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Discover how the people of the UAE have always looked beyond the visible to see the future's potential. At the Sameem open-air pavilion, explore the distinct environments of the UAE: mountains, desert and coast through the resources that connect Emiratis to their land: water, palm and the sea. Converse with a potter or henna artist, then watch a boat-builder construct a dhow. Witness how the date palm tree has sheltered and fed generations of Emiratis, then learn how scientists today are studying their potential for planting on Mars. Through Sameem see how in the UAE, tradition is tied to the future.

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The Sameem open-air pavilion takes the shape of a rough rectangle built from modular majlis (or sitting place) structures, covered in woven fabrics in geometric motifs. The center of the pavilion is open, and the plot is filled with palm trees as well native UAE greenery and shrubs. Through the pavilion, different areas evoke the mountains, desert and coast.

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diverse landscapes

Explore the UAE's

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Welcome to an interactive live tour where you and a community of virtual visitors from around the world control where the guide goes and what you see! Earn points and top the leaderboard, win badges and reveal treasures. Your points convert to Seeds of Change which you can pledge to the cause of your choice.

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Join a new virtual tour of the Expo! You control where the guide goes as they explore Expo 2020.

A colourful parade

Colours of the World Parade

UAE 50th National Day.

This event is part of theUAE Golden Jubilee.

This event is part of the
UAE Golden Jubilee.