With 192 pavilions, myriad exhibitions, hundreds of restaurants and non-stop activities, there are experiences for every taste at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Each week, we round up some of the key highlights not to be missed at the world's fair.
This week, UAE National Day celebrations will take over most of Expo 2020, with an action-packed schedule of events announced starting December 1, including fireworks, special performances and parades. There will also be “hourly surprises” around every corner.
Here are our top picks:
1. Watch a Native American group perform
Located in Utah, Twoshields Production Company is a group made up of Native American singers, dancers and musicians. Featuring traditional costumes and musical instruments, the troupe has taken their show all around the world.
They will be performing at various locations across the Expo 2020 site.
Where: Al Forsan Park
When: Sunday to Tuesday
Time: 2.30pm and 6.15pm on Sunday; 3pm on Monday; and 2pm on Tuesday
2. Catch Israeli band Anna RF live
Blending electronic, traditional and reggae sounds, the group from Shaharut in southern Israel is best known for their viral YouTube videos filmed on their travels across Turkey and India.
They will perform on two nights at Expo 2020.
Where: Israel Pavilion
When: Sunday and Monday
Time: 8.30pm
3. Vinicio Capossela's ode to Dante
The Italian musician, poet and novelist is known for his experimental performances, often blending music and theatrical productions with poetry woven into the narrative. To mark 700 years since the death of Dante Alighieri, Capossela's Bestiale Comedia promises to take audiences on a journey across music and literature.
He will be joined by musicians Vincenzo Vasi and Raffaele Tiseo for the performance.
Where: Jubilee Stage
When: Monday
Time: 8pm
4. Flamenco performance by Manuel Linan
A dancer, choreographer and director, Linan will perform a conceptual show called Con-vivencias or Co-experiences in which he will take the traditional dance form and present it in an unconventional setting. For the performance Linan will be joined by dancer David Carpio.
Where: Earth Stage
When: Tuesday
Time: 6.30pm
5. Classical music by Behzod Abduraimov
The young pianist from Uzbekistan, who won the London International Piano Competition at age 18, will perform pieces by masters Liszt, Beethoven, Chopin, Mussorgsky, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky.
Abduraimov has performed around the world to acclaim. In its review of his BBC Proms show in 2016, where he performed with the Munich Philharmonic, The Guardian called Abduraimov "glittering", naming him one of the most impressive performers of the evening.
Where: Jubilee Stage
When: Tuesday
Time: 9pm
6. Check out an exhibition about Canada's biodiversity
The Canada Pavilion has partnered with Parks Canada for a photographic exhibition titled Canada’s National Heritage Places that celebrates the crucial role of indigenous culture and knowledge in protecting biodiversity. The exhibition will alternate its theme every week with Expo 2020's thematic weeks and will run until the end of the world fair.
Parks Canada is responsible for maintaining and preserving Canada’s natural and cultural heritage. Images in the first exhibit include some of the country's protected places and also tell stories of biodiversity, climate, history and indigenous culture and knowledge.
Where: Canada Pavilion
When: Daily
Time: Expo opening hours
7. Dance and music by The Garifuna Collective
Made up of seasoned musicians from across different generations, this group from Belize has performed in more than 30 countries and are recipients of a number of awards, including BBC World Music Award and the World Music Expo Award. Named after the Caribbean community they come from, the group will bring their soulful tunes that will speak of their history and culture on to the Expo 2020 stage.
Where: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
When: Tuesday
Time: 6pm
8. Meet 25 chefs for one special meal
To celebrate the UAE's Year of the 50th, Expo 2020's Jubilee Gastronomy will be hosting a 50-hands dinner on National Day on December 2. The exclusive event – there's only room for 50 guests – will have some world-famous chefs working with local talent to create nine courses. And in keeping with the Jubilee theme, the menu, priced at Dh1,500 per head, will be inspired by gold.
Chefs participating include Vineet Bhatia, who runs Indya by Vineet in Dubai; Alfredo Russo who heads Michelin-starred restaurant Dolce Stil Novo; and chef Chakall who brought Al Lusitano to the Portuguese Pavilion at Expo 2020.
Reservations can be made on 04 350 9223.
Where: Jubilee Gastronomy
When: Thursday
Time: 7pm
9. Celebrate National Day with Fatima Zahrat AlAin
Starting Wednesday, Expo 2020 will host a number of events to mark the UAE's 50th anniversary. On Thursday, fans of the Emirati singer can catch her live at the Music in the Garden concert series at Al Wasl Plaza.
Where: Al Wasl Plaza
When: Thursday
Time: 3.15pm
10. Enjoy a German Bundesliga match
Every Saturday, catch selected matches from the ongoing German Bundesliga league on the Culture Stage at the German Pavilion. You can tuck into typical German food at the Campus Kitchen or take part in a football quiz during the half-time break.
Where: Germany Pavilion
When: Every Saturday
Time: 6.30pm
Entry to all events is included in the Expo 2020 Dubai ticket price, unless specifically stated. Times are subject to change
Scroll through the gallery below for celebrities spotted at Expo 2020 Dubai so far:
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United forward footballer, takes a selfie with the crowd during Expo 2020 Dubai at Al Wasl Plaza, in Dubai on January 28, 2022. Reuters -
Britain's Prince William, left, Duke of Cambridge, walks at Al Wasl Dome during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. AFP -
Chris Martin of the band Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 on February 15, 2022. Reuters -
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, left, with Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, visit Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai -
Singer Kadim Al Sahir performs during the opening of the Infinite Nights series at Expo 2020 Dubai on October 15. Reuters -
Nancy Ajram performs as part of Infinite Nights on November 12. Walaa Alshaer / Expo 2020 Dubai -
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt led a 1.45-kilometre family run. Victor Besa / The National -
South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha in Dubai for Expo 2020 on October 18. Issa AlKindy for The National -
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, left, and chief executive Ferran Soriano, are presented Expo 2020 Dubai souvenirs by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, president of the UAE Football Association. Photo: UAE FA -
Egyptian artist Amr Diab performs at the Jubilee Stage on October 30. Photo: Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai -
South Korean boy band Highlight perform at Expo 2020 Dubai. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai -
Emirates welcomes Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion. Photo: Emirates -
Actor Bryan Cranston visits the Mexico Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Suneesh Sudhakaran / Expo 2020 Dubai -
Andrea Bocelli performs during the Expo 2020 Dubai opening ceremony. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai -
Chinese pianist Lang Lang performs at Al Wasl Plaza. EPA -
A R Rahman performs at Jubilee Stage. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai -
Lea Salonga performs at Jubilee Stage on Christmas Day. Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020 Dubai -
Alicia Keys performs a concert as part of the Infinite Nights series. Suneesh Sudhakaran / Expo 2020 Dubai) -
Pakistan singer Atif Aslam performs at Jubilee Stage. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai -
DJ Armin Van Buuren performs during the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Al Wasl. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai -
Portuguese football legend Luis Figo with the UEFA Champions League Trophy at the Mastercard Cube, Expo 2020 Dubai. Christopher Pike / Expo 2020 Dubai -
Lionel Messi visits Surreal, the water feature, during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. Christophe Viseux / Expo 2020 Dubai -
Dimitri Vegas performs during the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Jubilee Stage at Expo 2020 Dubai. Charbel Chalouhy / Expo 2020 Dubai
