Dubai World EXPO 2021 - Welcome to the future!

World EXPO 2021/2022 in Dubai was postponed from 2020 but still proves to be one of the greatest ever and naturally executed in the true futuristic style of this rapidly advancing destination.

The event itself will feature 3 core themes as follows:

1. Connectivity The importance of bringing people together from all cultures and nationalities on earth.

2. Mobility The movement of people throughout geography, borders and landscapes.

3. Opportunity Unlocking the potential of people and their communities.

The Dubai World EXPO 2021 grounds fill a massive 20 Hectares of land within the planned gated area, which throughout the entire period of operation is expected to receive some 25 million visitors. The average daily forecast suggests the need to handle up to 150,000 people and on peak days 280,000 visitors are expected to attend, which effectively indicates the edges of maximum capacity. Emirates Airlines has actively moderated scheduling towards this forecasted volume of people.

Many countries are excited about the prospect of participating in the Dubai version of World EXPO. Luxemburg and Switzerland were actually the first notable two countries that have shown an early adoption to portray the essence of their culture and society.

The opening day for the Dubai World EXPO is on the 1st of October 2021 and it will close on 31st March 2022. At present, over 200 people are actively employed, however up to 700 staff overall are envisaged, which will represent a vast number of nationalities, thereby reflecting the ideals of World EXPO. Most countries on planet earth will feature a national pavilion, all within an environment generated by the UAE hosts of openness and hospitality.

In terms of infrastructure, the Dubai Metro line will be extended (recently opened) and linked to the new airport of Dubai, as well as uniting all parts of city. The road infrastructure will of course be further expanded to connect the city to the EXPO gated area and a forecasted 85% of all development will be utilised in legacy mode post event, with national assets remaining, such as key University areas.

At present, the capacity of Hotel rooms in Dubai stands at approximately 85,000, however yet more growth is expected by October 2021.

The last World EXPO was executed in Milan Italy, where a team of UAE organizers camped-out on site to learn valuable lessons. In particular, the objective was on establishing relations and understanding potential operational needs, the nature of visitor bases and overall expectations. Moreover, as the UAE is the land of SME’s (Small & Medium Enterprises) and FZC’s (Free Zone Companies), much has been done through online platforms and the like, to assure the greatest involvement of such entities.

The Dubai World EXPO will be 6-month long event in 2020 and all countries involved from Palau to Paraguay, will contribute through their own unique identity, by transmitting expression and interpretations of their respective cultures, societies and lifestyles on a global platform.