6 out of 10 visitors have season tickets... and 1.2 million repeat visits within two months
5.66 million visits to "Expo 2020 Dubai" until December 5
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Expo 2020 Dubai witnessed a large number of visits, amounting to five million 663 thousand and 960 visits until the fifth of this December, during which visitors enjoyed many wonderful cultural, entertainment and sports performances, the most prominent of which was the celebrations of the "Fiftieth Union Day" of the UAE.
official delegations
During the months of last October and November, a total of 5,383 government officials, including heads of state, heads of government, and ministers, visited the Expo 2020 Dubai website, to participate in official events, or celebrate the national days of their countries at Expo 2020 Dubai, at 10461 An event hosted by the international event within two months of its launch.
The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, congratulated the UAE for organizing Expo 2020 Dubai and making it a successful event, during his visit to the exhibition site last week.
Season ticket
Six out of ten visitors (or 60% of the visitors) hold the "Expo 2020 Dubai" seasonal ticket, with 1.2 million repeat visits in the first two months, which proves that one day is not enough to test all the experiences that the exhibition offers .
International visitors
In turn, visitors from outside the country accounted for more than a quarter of the number of visitors (28%) during the month of November, at a time when India, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom were the countries from which international visitors came.
hard work
Reem Al-Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said: "We are happy with these numbers, and that many visitors have decided to celebrate with us here at Expo 2020 Dubai a special moment such as the fiftieth anniversary of the Union."
Al-Hashemi stressed that these numbers are evidence of the tireless work made by all concerned parties, starting with organizing and hosting wonderful events that urge people to visit again and again, to bringing global change makers together on an influential platform for cooperation and joint action, in addition to protection measures from “Covid”. -19” the strict measures that we have taken, which allow us to receive these large numbers in a safe and reassuring manner.
school students
As for the "Expo 2020 Program for Schools", it attracted about 250 thousand students from private and public schools from all over the UAE, who participated in 10,000 dedicated school tours that included "The Legacy of the United Arab Emirates", "The World of Opportunities" and "The Universe in Motion". and “Sustainable Planet”, while talented young people participated in adding fun to the visitors’ times, by performing on the platforms, as part of the famous entertainment activities offered by “Expo 2020 Dubai” through the “Future Stars” and “Rising Stars” programs. ».
Mega Events
Last November saw some mega-events that attracted audiences, including the final performance of Riverdance, a spectacular show by the Teatro alla Scala Academy, a massive concert by award-winning Pakistani musician Javed Bashir, Egyptian singer Mohamed Hamaki, and a Kate concert. (K-pop in the UAE), and they also had the opportunity to participate in a fun family race with the king of the enemy, Usain Bolt.
"The Fifty Journey"
Among the other prominent events at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, the Golden Jubilee Show "The Journey of the Fifty", which is a dazzling light and sound show displayed on the "Al Wasl Dome", skillfully blends the determination of the past, the vision of the present, and future leadership in the UAE, in addition to To the show "Al-Adiyat - The Boy and the Horse", a 20-minute theatrical production inspired by the poems of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
a future vision
Looking to the future, the number of visits is expected to increase even more, as the festive “Expo” ticket on sale at a value of 95 dirhams until the end of this December allows attending Christmas celebrations, “Christmas”, and more international performances, such as the “Alicia Keys” show. The “Grammy Award” winner at Al Wasl Square on December 10, the Oscar-winning composer and musician AR Rahman’s concert on December 22, and Broadway star Lea Salonga on December 25.
• "Expo 2020 Dubai" receives 5,383 government officials, and hosts 10,461 events in the first two months of its holding.
Reem Al Hashemi:
• “Protection measures against (Covid-19) allow us to receive large numbers safely.”
Strict preventive measures against "Covid-19"
As the largest international event held since the beginning of the “Covid 19” pandemic, “Expo 2020 Dubai” continues to follow strict preventive measures against “Covid-19”, to ensure the organization of a safe and exceptional international event.
These measures include the requirement for all Expo 2020 Dubai employees, international participants, volunteers, contractors and service providers to be vaccinated, while visitors who are 18 years of age or older must provide proof of any vaccination or a PCR test result. ) is negative, provided that the examination was conducted 72 hours before the date of the visit, and it is necessary to wear face masks in indoor and outdoor places, at a time when “Expo 2020 Dubai” continues to provide sterilization stations throughout all of the site.
man and earth
During November, the Man and Planet program continued to attract change makers from all over the world, with two of the 10 thematic weeks at Expo 2020 Dubai: Urban and Rural Development Week and Tolerance and Coexistence Week, as well as a range of celebrations and activities that attracted The masses to celebrate the International Day of the Child, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and the International Day of Volunteers.
2.2 million visitors via "Dubai Metro"
In line with the sustainability goals of Expo 2020 Dubai, a large number of people have moved to the site using the transportation of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai.
In the months of October and November, about 455,000 trips were made to and from the site using taxis, and more than 600,000 trips were made using the free Expo bus service, and 2.2 million passengers entered and exited the Expo 2020 site via the Dubai Metro.
25 million virtual visits
The virtual visits to "Expo 2020 Dubai" increased to 25 million visits, driven by the use of "Live by Expo", which enables visitors to take a live and customized virtual tour of the site.
The Best Website Awards (FWA) honored Virtualexpodubai.com, which was awarded the "Best Website Award" in November 2021.