EXPO 2020 DUBAI RECORDS CLOSE TO 4.8 MILLION VISITS IN FIRST TWO MONTHS

Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded nearly 4.8 million visits since its gates opened to the public on October 1. Officials said visit numbers reached 4,766,419 in the period up to November 28, driven by music, sports stars and the continued strong take-up of the November Weekday Pass. Virtual visits to Expo 2020 have now reached 23.5 million. Expo launched a December Festive Pass for Dh95 on Saturday that includes access to a concert by acclaimed American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. Expo is also currently hosting the FIDE World Chess Championship, which organisers said is attracting a surge of interest from both players and fans. The event continues to attract families, with plenty of entertainment for younger visitors, including arts and crafts, light shows and live performances. Highlights for the remainder of the month include the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations and Christmas festivities. As the largest major global event to be held since the start of the pandemic, Expo 2020 Dubai continues to maintain robust COVID-19 measures, ensuring a safe and exceptional event for all attending. With more than 90 percent of the UAE population fully vaccinated, Expo 2020 Dubai has required mandatory vaccination of all Expo and International Participant staff, volunteers, contractors and service providers. Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31st March 2022, inviting the world to join a global celebration that will help to shape a better, brighter future for everyone.