Celebrities on Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures


  • French designer Jean Paul Gaultier was at the France Pavilion for the opening of an exhibition of his work. Getty Images
    French designer Jean Paul Gaultier was at the France Pavilion for the opening of an exhibition of his work. Getty Images
  • Coldplay performed at Expo 2020 Dubai on February 15 as part of the Infinite Nights concert series. Reuters
    Coldplay performed at Expo 2020 Dubai on February 15 as part of the Infinite Nights concert series. Reuters
  • Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave a speech at Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave a speech at Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor made an appearance at the India Pavilion in February. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor made an appearance at the India Pavilion in February. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Indian singer Armaan Malik performs in the DEC Arena at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Indian singer Armaan Malik performs in the DEC Arena at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Prince William made a stop at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of the UK’s country day on February 10. AP Photo
    Prince William made a stop at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of the UK’s country day on February 10. AP Photo
  • King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, during Belgium's country day at Expo 2020. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, during Belgium's country day at Expo 2020. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal at Expo 2020 Dubai in February. Photo: Arsenal FC via Getty Images
    Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal at Expo 2020 Dubai in February. Photo: Arsenal FC via Getty Images
  • Cristiano Ronaldo was part of a Q&A session for Expo’s Health and Wellness Week at Al Wasl Plaza in February. Pawan Singh / The National
    Cristiano Ronaldo was part of a Q&A session for Expo’s Health and Wellness Week at Al Wasl Plaza in February. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Malala Yousafzai, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, visited Expo 2020 Dubai to speak at the Women’s Pavilion on January 28. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Malala Yousafzai, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, visited Expo 2020 Dubai to speak at the Women’s Pavilion on January 28. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • The Black Eyed Peas perform at Expo 2020 Dubai on January 25 as part of the Infinite Nights concert series. Reuters
    The Black Eyed Peas perform at Expo 2020 Dubai on January 25 as part of the Infinite Nights concert series. Reuters
  • South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during South Korea's country day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters
    South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during South Korea's country day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters
  • Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny performs on the Jubilee Stage. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny performs on the Jubilee Stage. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur collaborated with Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman to create a new production called 'Why? The Musical' for Expo 2020. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur collaborated with Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman to create a new production called 'Why? The Musical' for Expo 2020. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Paris Saint-Germain football star Lionel Messi at the Garden in the Sky during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Paris Saint-Germain football star Lionel Messi at the Garden in the Sky during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Alicia Keys debuted her new album 'Keys' at the world fair on December 10, as part of the Infinite Nights concert series. AP Photo
    Alicia Keys debuted her new album 'Keys' at the world fair on December 10, as part of the Infinite Nights concert series. AP Photo
  • Pakistan’s Muniba Mazari speaks at Jubilee Stage. Steve Holland / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Pakistan’s Muniba Mazari speaks at Jubilee Stage. Steve Holland / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made a surprise appearance at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made a surprise appearance at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Olympian Usain Bolt at Expo 2020 Dubai, as part of a 1.45-kilometre family run to raise funds for charity. Victor Besa / The National
    Olympian Usain Bolt at Expo 2020 Dubai, as part of a 1.45-kilometre family run to raise funds for charity. Victor Besa / The National
  • Prince Albert of Monaco made a visit to Expo 2020 Dubi for Monaco's country day. Eric Mathon Palais Princier / Yacht Club de Monaco
    Prince Albert of Monaco made a visit to Expo 2020 Dubi for Monaco's country day. Eric Mathon Palais Princier / Yacht Club de Monaco
  • From left, Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang and Son Dong-woon, of the K-pop group Highlight, at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    From left, Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang and Son Dong-woon, of the K-pop group Highlight, at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama performs at Al Wasl Plaza. Walaa Alshaer / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama performs at Al Wasl Plaza. Walaa Alshaer / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Ali Zafar performs during Pakistan: The Land of Melodies Music Festival, on the Jubilee Stage. Miaad Mahdi / Expo 2020
    Ali Zafar performs during Pakistan: The Land of Melodies Music Festival, on the Jubilee Stage. Miaad Mahdi / Expo 2020
  • Emirates welcomes Arsenal FC manager Mikel Arteta to its Expo 2020 Dubai Pavilion.
    Emirates welcomes Arsenal FC manager Mikel Arteta to its Expo 2020 Dubai Pavilion.
  • South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha in Dubai for Expo 2020. Issa AlKindy for The National
    South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha in Dubai for Expo 2020. Issa AlKindy for The National
  • Tunisian actress Hend Sabri visited Expo 2020 Dubai during its opening week. AFP
    Tunisian actress Hend Sabri visited Expo 2020 Dubai during its opening week. AFP
  • Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs with Mira Singh from Dubai, during the Expo 2020 opening ceremony on September 30, 2021. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs with Mira Singh from Dubai, during the Expo 2020 opening ceremony on September 30, 2021. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Chinese pianist Lang Lang performs during the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai at Al Wasl Plaza. EPA
    Chinese pianist Lang Lang performs during the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai at Al Wasl Plaza. EPA
  • Kuwaiti influencer Noha Nabil also attended Expo 2020 Dubai's opening ceremony. AFP
    Kuwaiti influencer Noha Nabil also attended Expo 2020 Dubai's opening ceremony. AFP
  • Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi performs at the Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
    Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi performs at the Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Football star Cristiano Ronaldo, Prince William and Coldplay have all made stops at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National; Reuters
    Football star Cristiano Ronaldo, Prince William and Coldplay have all made stops at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National; Reuters