Celebrate Thailand's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai and immerse yourself in the nation's incredible culture.

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The Opening Ceremony: A Story of Hope

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.

Jaw-dropping immersive projections beginning with the fiery birth of our planet.

A celebration of the majesty of nature, both underwater and on land.

Incredible local and international performers.

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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.

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Daily performances, national day ceremonies and more

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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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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. 

DUBAI, 12 October 2021. Underwater Harmony performance at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Expo 2020 Dubai)


Underwater Harmony performance at Al Wasl

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Join us in celebrating Thailand's National Day at Expo 2020

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Thailand is known around the world as the “Land of Smiles” for its traditions of warmth and hospitality. Now, the country is spreading the joy to sunny Dubai. With its swooping roofline and welcoming façade made from hundreds of woven flowers, the Thailand Pavilion takes visitors on a vibrant “journey to smile”.

In the entrance hall, you’ll encounter impressive vehicles from the history of Thai mobility, such as the golden royal barge and grand royal chariot. Then the pavilion’s immersive 360-degree drone ride experience will transport you into Thailand’s future, while daily music performances and an aquatic show will win smiles from everyone.


A glamorous mix of technology and tradition, the Thailand Pavilion awes with a gold and black façade blooming with a curtain of more than 500 white woven flowers. The outer façade of the building is raised on a series of stilt columns. A tall, golden, rectangular slab marks the left-hand side of the Thai plaza, while the massive curved floral wall of the pavilion incorporates two sharp, peaked arches—a shape that abounds in traditional Thai architecture. 


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Water fuels our sustenance but also moves money, goods and people around the world, provides a valuable source of renewable energy, and enables the world’s food to grow. This week will help us understand how to preserve and sustainably manage this precious finite resource for infinite uses. The programme will highlight the true value of water, as well as progress and best practice in ensuring clean and adequate water for people, industry and the planet.

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Access to safe and affordable living conditions is a fundamental right. More than 70 per cent of the world’s population is forecasted to live in cities by 2050 and over one billion are already living in informal communities. As the demand for both cities and communities escalate, Expo will bring together experts, citizens, and governments to re-think the way in which habitats are designed and managed. From innovative transport, sustainable housing and green public spaces to renewable energy and circular economies, living spaces of the future will be imagined as resilient, sustainable and inclusive.  

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 How do we live and grow in harmony with our planet?

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Learnings and insights from the World Majlis conversations on Urban and Rural Development


Insight Report from Urban & Rural Development Week

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Creating a blueprint for future smart cities

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Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that unites the digital and 
physical worlds to benefit society through its focus on smart infrastructure, digital industries, and intelligent mobility solutions. As Expo 2020 Dubai’s Premier Partner for Infrastructure Digitalisation, Siemens is reshaping the future of urban living by creating a blueprint for the smart cities of the future. By integrating its technology, the company is helping to create history’s most digitalised, sustainable and secure Expo. Siemens is also an anchor tenant at District 2020, the future city that will live on as a legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai.

Creating a blueprint for smarter cities

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Join us in celebrating Burundi's National Day at Expo 2020

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The joyful rhythms of sacred karyenda drums are the beating heart of life in Burundi, where the instruments celebrate fertility and traditional culture. Lose yourself in the energetic flow of the drums at the Burundi Pavilion, which immerses visitors in the unique sights and sounds of this small Central African nation. Cruise across Lake Tanganyika, experience authentic hair-braiding and portrait drawing, and try your hand at some games. And don’t miss your chance to learn about Burundi’s expanding opportunities in agribusiness and green energy. 


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