Dubai is preparing to facilitate the movement of millions of visitors to the "Expo 2020"

Dubai is currently developing an integrated and sophisticated transportation system through a number of vital projects that will provide a unique and unique navigation experience for more than 25 million expected visitors to Expo 2020, which is launched under the theme "Connect minds and make the future" and carries an Arab flavor for the first time in its history. Extending to nearly 170 years.

As the launch of Expo 2020 approaches Dubai, the curiosity and excitement of visitors to this international platform will see what the global event will be like. How Dubai is preparing to facilitate the movement of millions of visitors to Expo 2020.

In this report, the UAE news agency WAM is reviewing the mobility plans and providing transportation to millions of visitors to ensure a smooth flow of traffic and a memorable experience in their memory.

Mr. Ahmed Al Khatib, CEO of EXPO 2020, said: "Expo 2020 is working with government institutions in the UAE to ensure a unique mobility experience for all visitors to this international event. Such as metro, buses, taxis and private cars. Flexible scenarios have been developed to accommodate the number of visitors during the weekdays and public holidays.

Al Khateeb will ensure that the three main entrances to the event site, as well as the entrance to the metro, will be accessible to and from Expo 2020 through the allocation of 30,000 parking spaces and buses at Expo 2020 Dubai to provide a seamless experience for visitors and participants.

With more visitors expected, the Expo 2020 is expected to host 25 million visitors over a six-month period, with visitors to enjoy a bus schedule to see the latest innovations in the world and attend art, cultural and entertainment events with more than 15 hours of entertainment. And 60 live shows per day, noting that Expo 2020 Dubai is designed to accommodate 300,000 visitors at the same time, providing hospitality facilities of more than 200 restaurants and cafes, which will serve food and beverage from all over the world as well as prepare to host any expected increase in the number of visitors from During a flexible plan Allow a unique experience for visitors.

The CEO of the development and delivery of the real estate said that the Expo 2020 Dubai is characterized by stunning architectural designs will appeal to visitors, especially the architects, and visitors will also enjoy the latest technologies in the event, from the largest screen on the dome of the hub, along with the distinctive steel network of the dome, The three sub-wings of countries that mimic their past, present and future designs.

On his part, the Executive Director of the Public Transport Agency (RTA), Chairman of RTA's readiness committee to host Expo 2020, Ahmed Hashim Behroozian, said: "The Authority has developed an integrated plan to meet the requirements of hosting Dubai for Expo 2020 and to achieve safe and easy transport for visitors and events. Of the Dubai Metro from Nakheel Harbor and Tower to the 15-20 km Expo 2020 site, and is expected to deliver about 44,000 passengers in both directions every hour.

He added that the plan includes the development of lines and systems for mass transport to serve Expo 2020 and provide lines to transport the visitors of the exhibition by eco-friendly buses from the main gathering points in Dubai and the rest of the country to the site of the event as well as providing taxis required to serve visitors and provide the necessary positions and organization of movement.

With regard to road projects, Ahmed Hashim Behroozian explained that the Authority completed the project to develop the airport road to accommodate the expected increase in the number of passengers of Dubai International Airport, which is expected to reach 95 million passengers in 2020, in addition to the development of Elias Street length of 9 km and the capacity of 4 tracks in each While developing the roads leading to Expo 2020, which cost more than AED 3 billion. This includes the development of the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with Expo Road and the entrances of Expo 2020 from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and the Expo Road intersection with Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad N Al Nahyan in Dubai Investment Park and with Alelaas Street and intersections Expo Street and the intersection of Emirates Road with Expo Street.

As for the number of buses allocated for transportation, Ahmed Hashim Behroozian explained that the Authority will allocate 724 buses to transport passengers from specific stations in Dubai and the rest of the country by a 15-minute journey from stations in Dubai at peak times .. He pointed out that the buses allocated to transport Expo 2020 visitors have a match To the European specifications for low carbon emissions Euro 6, in addition to providing interactive touch screens to provide immediate information about the bus trip and comfortable seats and high safety standards and safety belts in the area for families can be adjusted to suit all age groups and a streamlined design reflects The image of modernity in Dubai.

Ahmed Hashim Behrozian explained that work is under way to implement the traffic control center in Al Barsha, which aims to increase the coverage of the road network in the emirate by smart traffic systems from 11% to 60%. On the state of the road network through new electronic boards and smart applications and increase the efficiency of traffic management in areas of major events such as Expo 2020.

He pointed out that the Authority opened in mid 2017 the unified control center for transport and road systems, which is one of the largest and most modern control centers in the world in terms of the use of smart technologies and its ability to control and control and integration between all different means of transport current and future and planning proper mobility to meet the different transport challenges in the Emirate .

The committee was set up to host the Expo 2020 in Dubai, which was issued by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Air Authority and Chairman of the Emirates Group, Chairman of the Higher Committee for Expo 2020 Dubai, a decision to form a meeting held last June at the headquarters of Expo 2020 Dubai, Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, to discuss the latest developments regarding the preparations of the various parties in Dubai for the World Event to be held in October 2020.

The Expo 2020 Dubai will be held from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021, the first edition to be hosted by the Middle East, Africa and South Asia from Expo International.