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The expected impact of Dubai Expo 2020 on the UAE economy

The global center stage belongs to Dubai and the UAE for the next few months, throughout the duration of Expo 2020 Dubai, termed as one of the biggest global events ever by many. This universal extravaganza of technology, business, connectivity, and showbiz already got underway in a spectacular style and is expected to bring millions of visitors from all over the world over the next few months. The Expo 2020 Dubai will further cement the UAE’s place as a key global player in a number of fields, showcasing its strengths to the world and attracting not just tourists but business investments as well. It is no exaggeration to say that the Dubai Expo will have a telling effect on real estate, tourism, investment, construction, and many other sectors of the UAE economy. Surprised? Don’t be. Here are some statistics (from Arab News) that prove just that.   Expo 2020 Dubai will boost the UAE’s economic activity by a whopping USD 33.4 billion It will support no fewer than 905,200 full-time equivalent job-years The economic activity during Expo 2020 Dubai (October 2021 to March 2022) is expected to equal 1.5% of UAE’s total GDP Restaurants and Hotels spending will increase by USD 3.1 billion Spending in the SME sector will go up by USD 1.3 billion Event organization and business services are expected to see a growth of USD 18.8 billion The construction sector is likely to see an impressive growth of USD 7.35 billion The message from economic pundits is loud and clear. In particular, the tourism and construction industry will receive a shot in the arm, thanks to Dubai Expo. The authorities believe, and not without reason, that Expo will boost Dubai’s attractiveness as a prime destination for not only tourists but also expatriate workers. Besides targeting 25 million visits to this global event itself, experts believe Dubai will see around 23 million tourist arrivals by 2025. To put things into perspective, Dubai recorded 16.7 million visits in 2019, so we are talking of an increase of roughly 33% in six years. This massive, expected inflow of tourists has incited the DTCM (which stands for the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing) to prepare a large number of events and attractions that will surely wow visitors and keep their families entertained. Now, let’s see what the Expo’s impact will be on a couple of important sectors. Real Estate: Since the announcement of Expo 2020, government-led projects have increased significantly in Dubai. Smart cities, improved infrastructure, and the District Expo 2020 will all transform the real estate sector for the better. On another hand, property sales and rental prices have already increased in the second half of 2021 and this was mainly due to an rise in demand by residents, investors and short-term visitors. After this event, real estate prices are expected to stabilize. For this purpose, authorities have come up with a detailed plan. So, even after the hundreds of thousands of tourists have left, the real estate market is likely to continue to grow and be able to avoid market fluctuations. Investment: Did you know that Dubai has invested 8 billion USD in the 2020 Expo? While this is not a meager sum by any stretch of imagination, when compared to the potential revenues from the event, it does look small. Experts have forecasted that direct revenues from Expo 2020 will easily reach 16 billion USD. Also, by the end of 2031, Dubai Expo 2020 is expected to contribute a whopping 33 billion USD to the UAE’s economy. Other industries expected to move to the next level thanks to Dubai Expo 2020 include conferences and exhibitions, transportation, communications, storage and of course hospitality. After Expo 2020 — What to Expect? The District 2020 (which is also referred as the Expo site) is all set to become an important hot spot for economic growth. Because this region has affordable housing, it will go on to become the nerve center for tourism and exhibitions. The Dubai Expo 2020 will make the city one of the most attractive places to visit and live, boosting the country’s overall attractiveness. So, while the event itself is for just six months, it will continue to have a positive effect on the UAE’s economy for many years to come.

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6 Activities Children Will Enjoy at Expo 2020

Dubai’s Expo 2020 has been the most awaited event of the year and has drawn people from around the world. Following the goal of learning, broadening our horizons and experiencing new things, Expo 2020 has made sure that the youth can make the most out of it. In addition, entrance is free for children under 18, with an array of different family-friendly experiences for all ages. Rashid’s Playground Named after one of the mascot siblings of Expo 2020, Rashid’s playground is located in the Jubilee Park. It provides visitors with an ocean-themed adventure, including an interactive 3D maze designed to challenge their thinking and problem solving. The playground has exciting highlights such as sharks on springs, whale slides, and ocean liners. Moreover, children can even discover the region’s most surprising inhabitants: the humpback whale. Latifa’s Space Adventures Follow the second mascot sister into Latifa’s Adventures in Space City. There, you may dive into a zero-gravity chamber, orbit around swings, and explore a replica of the UAE’s Hope Probe. Al Forsan Park is part of the interactive space, with an interconnected network of walkways that provide a rich assortment of options for cultural engagement and recreation. Explore Sustainability Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion, is a fun experience that brings the UAE and Expo 2020’s commitment to sustainability to life. It is going to encourage sustainable choices for future generations by taking visitors through the natural world’s treasures. Many of the 191 Country Pavilions will also have a family-friendly theme. For example, the 21-metre-tall slide at the Luxembourg Pavilion that whisks visitors through woodlands. The traditional board and playground games keep families entertained at the Ethiopia Pavilion. At the Guinea Pavilion, folktales will be brought to life, while Kinetic energy is highlighted at the Bulgaria Pavilion. Whale chaperones whisk visitors through an enchanted forest at the Tonga Pavilion. Garden In the Sky Garden in the Sky is a 55-metre-high observation platform that provides a 360-degree view of Expo. The garden features two interconnected cabins that rise and drop. Visitors can access the lower cabin from the basement and the upper cabin from the ground of the rotating tower. Furthermore, the highest floor of the tower is adorned with ten yellow flame plants that withstand the UAE’s weather. The experience is perfect for children and adults alike, provide an unparalleled view of the entire Expo. Expo’s Robots Take a stroll towards the Monaco Pavilian and play a ‘jump and run’ game to guide a baby penguin back to safety past the deadly dangers of the Arctic. Through this interactive game with robotic penguins, children can see how they observe penguin behavior. Not only that, but there are also robots placed all around Expo, programmed to help answer your questions, and even crack jokes. Additionally, robots are a fun experience for children to learn how far technology has come, and how there are no possibilities for our ambitions. ‘Colours of the World’ parade Children will enjoy the live entertainment and shows provided by Expo daily, especially the parades. Every day, the “Colours of the World” parade will provide viewers with a one-of-a-kind cultural fusion experience. A lively, colorful, moving celebration with worldwide participation, performers, and musicians that is full of energy and a lot of fun.

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EXPO 2020: Discover the Initiatives Behind the World’s Most Exciting Event

As Expo 2020 attracts people from around the globe, the mega event works towards making a noticeable impact on the world around us, environmentally, socially, and culturally. Together with people from every walk of life, Dubai’s Expo works on creating a meaningful impact through a range of programs and initiatives. Since innovative ideas come from all around the world, the Expo initiatives provides the assistance, platform, and visibility to innovators worldwide whose ideas benefit society, the environment, or both. There are three major initiatives behind Dubai’s Expo 2020, which are the Global Best Practice Programme, Sustainability, and the World Majlis. Global Best Practice Programme The Global Best Practice Programme showcases initiatives from around the globe that have offered significant and sustainable interventions, with the goal of spreading them elsewhere, showcasing genuine solutions to the world’s largest issues. The program focuses on five areas that correspond to many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). From 1,175 applications to the Global Call for Proposals, the jury chose 25 projects. Alongside, they have also chosen 20 Untold Stories from around the world that highlight community efforts and stories of effective solutions for people and the earth. Inclusive and sustainable service delivery The first area is inclusive and sustainable service delivery, which focuses on services from solar energy to the internet, clean water to recycling, be inspired by those who are trying to improve the lives of communities by providing dependable services. Their inventions make an impact everywhere, from cities to refugee camps. Livelihood and enterprise development The second area is livelihood and enterprise development, which includes projects from around the world that provide encouraging alternative job and income possibilities, such as women in the workplace, competitive products and services, and increased market access to provide people the tools they need to improve their lives. Social development Another area covered under the initiative of the Global Best Practice Programme is social development. Focusing on providing them with the proper necessary tools to break the cycle of poverty and ensures that they have access to affordable healthcare and education, allowing for social mobility. Resilient habitats Alongside, another area of this initiative is resilient habitats. Communities can cope better with difficulties and adversity by adopting and implementing resilience strategies to safeguard their human, economic, and ecological assets, from climate change to fast urbanization. Water, food, and energy security The last area that the initiative focuses on is water, food, and energy security. Focusing on smarter consumption and resource management to better meet increasing requirements for a growing global population. Sustainability Dubai’s Expo aims to deliver one of the most sustainable Expos ever. Through its emphasis on sustainability ingrained in everything they stand for, they hope to establish a legacy after Expo is over. Generating clean energy and reducing water consumption Expo installed renewable energy systems totaling 5.5 megawatts on all permanent projects around the Expo site. This is enough energy to make 180,000 round journeys from Downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi’s Corniche. In addition, Expo has achieved a 52.4 percent decrease in water consumption in the buildings in 2019. That is compared to the Dubai Electric and Water Authority’s baseline water requirements (DEWA). This equates to 102,835,000 liters per year, or about 41 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Promoting natural solutions Expo aims to build the groundwork for a sustainable legacy for future generations. They do so by focusing on human growth and technology breakthroughs while protecting the planet’s ecological and natural resources. 50% of the landscaping plants used at Expo 2020, and 95% afterward, are native and adaptable species. An important sustainability goal is to manage 95% of the landscape without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Seeds of Change Expo 2020 has established the Seeds of Change initiative to engage guests and make the carbon offset program more relevant. Visitors may ‘vote’ by giving ‘seeds’ in this unique, crowd-sourced concept, which allows them to choose which carbon offsets will be purchased by Expo. After that, Expo will promote inspirational projects from across the world. Those are projects that produce carbon offsets while simultaneously offering social or economic benefits to their local communities. Reducing waste One of the primary goals of the sustainability initiative in Expo is waste reduction. 85% of the garbage will be separated into multiple waste stream through removing trash from landfills. This happens during building, operation, and decommissioning. Expo has also launched the Planet Over Plastic Pledge, in which they urge participants and partners to reducing packaging and single-use items, as well as recycling on-site. World Majlis Since the first Great Exhibition in London in 1851, World Expos have been a particular venue for bringing together curious minds interested in future questions and, in doing so, learning more about each other. Expo 2020 Dubai has proudly carried it on by combining it with the long-standing Emirati tradition of the majlis. To make change in the world, discussions and dialogues need to take place globally. The World Majlis at Expo aims to spark new ideas and perspectives, through conversations that matter and make a difference. The forum includes 8 – 10 globally recognized thought-leaders, invited for their exceptional contributions to the topic. In each Majlis, students and members of the public are also welcome to contribute and engage. The World Majlis included the Next Gen World Majlis, giving a young people’s perspective during and after Expo 2020. It includes the Women’s World Majlis, which is a series of discussions centered on critical women’s issues. This is being offered in conjunction with the Women’s Pavilion. The Women’s World Majlis places women’s viewpoints at the center of each Expo thematic week.

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Everything You Need to Know About Dubai’s Expo 2020

The wait is finally over as gates opened for the much-awaited Expo 2020, tipped by many as the biggest show on our planet. The event will host the world for 182 days (from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022). Here’s everything you may want to know about it. What to see There are many things to look for in an event of such a size and reputation. Every day there are roughly 60 events lined up. One of the main attractions is the UAE pavilion, which looks like a falcon in full flight. This structure, which sits at the center of the event area, tells how the UAE has emerged as an important global hub. Besides it, there are 190 pavilions from all corners of the world. Looking for an amazing culinary experience? You will not be left disappointed. The Expo reveals some of the world’s best chefs, including Matthew Kennye, Rohit Ghai and David Myers, across over 200 eateries. If you are interested in retail therapy, make sure you include World Souq in your itinerary. It features a wide range of enchanting items of ethically sourced craftsmanship from different countries. In the evening, the spaces and buildings will come alive with light installments and projections to create an enthralling world of beauty and wonder. Ticket Booking and Price Want to book a pass to join the Dubai Expo 2020? Well, booking a pass is simple, easy, and quick via the official website of the Expo. Plus, visitors get several booking options to choose from. You can book a daily, seasonal, or monthly pass. A seasonal pass, as the name suggests, is valid for the entire season (6 months). You can get a six-month season pass for AED 945. On the other hand, a monthly pass is valid for 30 or 31 days, depending on the month for which you buy it. For example, the ‘October Pass’ is valid for the whole month of October (that is, 31 days). This pass — which costs AED 195 — gives you a great chance to explore the event and enjoy many entertainments and immersive experiences for the whole of October. However, if you want to visit the Expo for one day only, you will be better off purchasing a one-day pass by paying AED 95. Entry for the following people is free: Kids and youth (6-17 years) Senior citizens (60+ years) Students (as long as they have a valid ID card from any recognized educational institution in the world) People of determination Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, there are a few special considerations this year that you must keep in mind: Entry is allowed only if you are fully vaccinated or have a negative PCR test Visitors must wear a mask Visitors must maintain social distancing The Dubai 2020 Expo is open from 10 am to 10 pm. How to get there Getting to the event couldn’t be simpler. You can get there by Metro, taxi, bus, or car.  Expo 2020 has three main entrances, all of which are less than 25 minutes from Dubai Marina. The cost of a taxi ride from Dubai Marina is roughly AED 45. You can book a cab via the phone, but the easiest way is to use an app like Uber or Careem.  If you want to book a ‘Hala’ ride — the most affordable taxi in Dubai—use the Careem app. Dubai Metro is a great option for budget travelers. Dubai is divided into seven traveling zones, each with its own Metro stations, tram stations, and bus stations. The cost of traveling via Metro depends on the number of zones you pass through but is usually much lower than taking a cab. Dubai Metro is free for Children below 5 years. Expo Rider — a dedicated public bus — can also take you to the Expo 2020 site, and that too free of cost if you are an Expo visitor. You can catch the bus from a number of different locations in Dubai.   The Expo site is well connected with all major roads in Dubai. So, if you want to drive yourself to the site, that’s easy and quick as well.

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