Enjoy a series of 30-minute choral concerts performed by students from around the UAE schools for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform extracts from Al Wasl Opera on the Jubilee Stage, accompanied by SharQ Orchestra.

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A choral concert, bringing together students from around the UAE schools for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform extracts from Al Wasl Opera on the Jubilee Stage, accompanied by SharQ Orchestra.

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With a striking design inspired by fossilised sand dunes, Jubilee Stage is an open-air festival stage. Located in Jubilee Park, it hosts performances and large concerts.

Jubilee Stage

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Nasheed Al Wasl: Emirates Schools Establishment

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Students across the UAE perform extracts from Al Wasl Opera, accompanied by SharQ Orchestra.

Nasheed Al Wasl

Usher in the festive season with Expo 2020 Dubai and be dazzled by a tree lighting ceremony like no other. This interactive Christmas Show brings the spirit of the season to life. Join us beneath the snowy arches of Al Wasl Plaza, as family and children gather around the Christmas tree to meet Santa in the Grotto. If you dream of flying across Al Wasl’s extraordinary dome, head to one of our special gateways located in the plaza's gardens and transport yourself into a new dimension. Watch a stunning festive projection as you float, laugh, and have fun! 

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An interactive Christmas Show that brings the spirit of the season to life. Join us beneath the snowy arches of Al Wasl Plaza. 

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Christmas Celebrations at Al Wasl - Part 1

The magic of Christmas will come to life from 20th - 28th December at Expo 2020 Dubai. Blending traditional celebrations with a modern twist, visitors will experience a truly festive environment. Al Wasl Plaza will be turned into a magical Winter Wonderland space with stunning Christmas decorations and festive projections. Throughout the districts visitors can enjoy a number of festive surprises.


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Christmas Nostalgia

The magic of Christmas will come to life at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Christmas @ Expo

Meet changemakers around the world innovating around in food, energy and water, learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and take a walk in the clouds!

Interactive Tour

Wherever this friendly robot’s little wheels take him, opportunity and hope follow closely behind. But don’t be fooled by his diminutive stature, because laying in his core is a portal through time and space.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine's World Expo Awards

Opportunity I: The Global Goals and Expo 2020

Opportunity II: Mission Possible

Mission Possible - The Opportunity Pavilion - Audio Guide

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Expo 2020 envisions a future where every human can meet their basic needs for water, food and energy. At The Opportunity Pavilion, you will embark on a globe-spanning “Mission Possible” to help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, showing how everyone has the power to make a difference.

From your “mission briefing” onward, you will connect with three inspiring people in their quests to unlock opportunity. They will take you to their communities in the UAE, Peru, and Zanzibar and – through storytelling and gameplay – you will learn how small actions have a big impact.


Three unique tracks that transport you to UAE, Peru and Zanzibar

Inspiring “mission” to unlock opportunity across the world

Amphitheatre and co-creation spaces for workshops, forums and more

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This striking pavilion consists of a low-slung, earth-toned brick façade topped with a dozen translucent mesh and metal structures that resemble boxy clouds carefully balanced on one another. It builds on the rich urban history of the plaza and its universal significance as a place for people to connect.

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Building connections

 The Opportunity Pavilion

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Children's Adventure Tour: Opportunity Pavilion with Robot Guardian Opti

Every morning of the academic calendar, students from schools all across the UAE will gather in Al Wasl Plaza as part of the Expo Young Stars Programme.

Together, they will sing and dance on the stage of stars at the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai. This is where they will share their story - written, choreographed and directed by students, made for the world. A moment for friends, family and students to always cherish.

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A unique opportunity for UAE students to perform in Al Wasl Plaza.


Architecture II: 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.

Expo 2020 Dubai Opening Ceremony

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 360

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 school students perform on the stage of stars at Al Wasl Plaza, the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai.

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