Seven must-have souvenirs to remember Expo 2020 Dubai

From coffee table books to your own mini robots, here are some of the best souvenirs on offer

One million Expo 2020 Dubai passports have been sold since October 1.

Expo 2020 camel milk soap is popular among international visitors.

The Opti robot has its own Expo 2020 mug.

An Expo 2020 lapel pin.

There are many kiosks stocked with souvenirs across the world's fair.

An Opti lapel pin.

A hat featuring the robot Opti comes in several colours.

This version of the Expo 2020 lapel pin is also popular.

The Expo 2020 passport is a must-have for visitors.

Mascots Rashid, Latifa and Opti on an Expo 2020 T-shirt.

With Expo 2020 Dubai’s six-month run drawing to a close, many will be planning last-minute trips to make the most of the world’s fair while they still can.

And for those wanting to keep the memory of Expo 2020 Dubai for years to come, it’s a good time to pick up a souvenir.

From classic gift-shop items to more inventive keepsakes, Expo 2020 Dubai has a range of themed souvenirs to suit all ages and budgets.

If you are looking for some inspiration ahead of your final trips, here are some of the best souvenirs on offer.

Expo 2020 Dubai Monopoly

The Expo 2020 Dubai Monopoly board game is on offer for Dh299. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

What better way to remember the Expo 2020 site and everything it had to offer than reliving it every time you play a game of Monopoly.

The official Expo 2020 Dubai edition of the beloved family game launched last week at Expo’s official gift shops, causing queues to form outside.

Players can "buy" and "sell" pavilions, sites and attractions at Expo 2020 Dubai, and the UAE Pavilion is the most exclusive property on the board. Other prime locations include the Dubai Exhibition Centre and thematic pavilions.

The board is available to buy for Dh299 ($81) at the official stores across Expo 2020 Dubai until March 31.

Expo gold logo pin

Expo's 14-carat gold logo pin — priced at Dh149 — has been proving another popular souvenir among visitors.

The round pin, featuring Expo 2020’s logo, also comes in silver, and can be purchased at the world’s fair’s official gift shops, as well as via Amazon.ae.

Expo Yellow Passport

One million Expo 2020 passports have been sold since October 1. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Many visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai will have already picked up their yellow passport, which has become the most popular souvenir on offer, with sales crossing the one-million mark.

The 50-page passport, which sells for Dh20, allows visitors to collect stamps at each of the pavilions they visit.

Expo 2020 passports come with watermarked pictures on each page and a unique code number, as well and space for personal details and a passport-sized picture.

Vintage Expo 2020 posters

For a permanent Expo 2020 keepsake that can be displayed with pride in your home, a range of vintage posters have been created, featuring different scenes from the World’s Fair, including Al Wasl Plaza and various pavilions.

The limited-edition fine art prints can be purchased online or at the official Expo 2020 gift shops, costing Dh550.

Your very own Opti

A visitor interacts with Opti the robot at the Mobility District, Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Opti, the child-sized orange artificial intelligence-powered robots that greet, guide and entertain visitors, has become a mascot of Expo 2020, and there are plenty of Opti-themed gifts to take home from the world’s fair.

From toys and key chains, to jumpers, magnetic pins and hats, visitors will find plenty of Opti merchandise at Expo 2020’s official souvenir shops.

And for real Opti fans, you can even buy a miniature version of the robot for Dh1,499. The 35-centimetre-high robot can see, hear, sense and remember you. It will also hold conversations on a million topics and themes.

Expo 2020 fragrance

For those who want to remember everything about Expo 2020, including the sights, sounds and smells, the official Expo 2020 Al Wasl Fragrance is available to purchase. The limited-edition Al Wasl fragrance is described as traditionally Arabic, and is unisex.

Sold in a 50ml sleek gold bottle, featuring the Expo 2020 logo, the fragrance can be bought on site or online, retailing for Dh585.

Coffee table books

Luxury book publisher Assouline has partnered with Expo 2020 Dubai to create a trio of coffee table books that pay homage to each of the site’s three districts. Featuring stunning photography and background information about creating the districts and happenings during the six months of Expo, the books retail for Dh750 each, and are available to purchase on-site, online, and in Assouline’s Dubai Mall store.

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Expo 2020 Dubai will finish on March 31, 2022. Here are 50 things to do at the world fair between now and then. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Singapore Pavilion at Expo is a must-visit. Reuters

From the inside and outside, Switzerland Pavilion is worth exploring. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

The spectacle of the Saudi Arabia Pavilion is clearly visible from the outside. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

The Spain Pavilion's striking architecture serves as a metaphor for the cultural links between Spain and the Arab world. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

The fascinating past of ancient Egypt is the central focus of the country’s Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

It's more than just about Thai food at Long Chim restaurant in Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Long Chim

Alkebulan African Dining Hall at Expo 2020 Dubai is putting the focus on an as-yet untapped cuisine. Photo: Alkebulan African Dining Hall

Sushiro is in the Japan Pavilion restaurant at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Bread Ahead, a British concept that specialises in doughnuts and gluten-free sourdough breads, is a must-try at Expo. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Burgers, such as this DM Burger, are among the popular offerings at Adrift Burger Bar in Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Josh Telles

Children and grown-ups alike love the Expo 2020 Dubai Water Feature. Reuters

There's an impressive light show every evening at Al Wasl Dome, the world's largest 360-degree projection dome. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Jubilee Park is where all the best performances take place. Victor Besa / The National

The Expo 2020 entry portals were designed by British architect Asif Khan.

Al Wasl Dome is visible from almost every room in Rove Expo 2020, the only hotel at the site.

Take a look inside Expo 2020's Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub and its various facilities. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

A bike tour around Expo 2020 Dubai is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Victor Besa / The National

At Emirates Airlines’ futuristic pavilion, visitors get the chance to design their own aircraft. Wam

Go up 55 metres on this 360-degree observation tower and enjoy sweeping views of Expo 2020 on Garden in the Sky. Pawan Singh / The National

The Expo 2020 passport is a must-have for visitors. Go around the pavilions and collect those passport stamps before it's too late. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Kaleidoscope presents Dodecalis Luminarium by Architects of Air: a dazzling immersive art installation at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Created by British artist Mat Collishaw and curated by the cultural agency Futurecity, the work 'Equinox' has been commissioned by Expo 2020 Dubai specifically to be shown in Terra. Photo: Mahmoud Khaled / Expo 2020

'A point in time' by Khalil Rabah enlarged 11th-century implements used for determining location. Look closely: a small black circule below the gold-coloured spindle shows Dubai on the map the objects create. Photo: Thorsten Arendt

'Garden' by Hamra Abbas, the artist's marble recreation of a garden, used five tonnes of lapis lazuli. Photo: Roman Mensing

Faissal El Malak and Alia bin Omair's 'Nahel' fountain features motifs of humankind, nature and technology connecting in harmony. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

With popular restaurants in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Lebanese spot Iris Lounge has become a firm favourite at Expo 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National

One of the liveliest late-night spots at Expo 2020 is, unsurprisingly, The Irish Village at Jubilee Park. Antonie Robertson / The National

Expo 2020’s resident sports lounge Garden on 1, found at the Mobility District, offers regular themed nights such as curry night and quiz night, regular drinks deals, and shows the biggest sporting events. Antonie Robertson / The National

Jubilee Mixology bar overlooks Al Wasl Dome, which features the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface. Pawan Singh / The National

Everyone’s a local at this Australian corner, which has proved a firm favourite with Expo 2020 visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National

Once a month, experience a Khaleeji-led jam session at Jubilee Stage in the form of Jalsat Nights. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Specially created for Expo 2020 Dubai by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, the all-female Firdaus Orchestra features musicians from 23 nationalities across the Arab world, with some as young as 15. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

The monthly Infinite Nights concert series takes place at Al Wasl Plaza and is streamed to a global audience. Past acts that have performed so far include Kadim Al Sahir, Nancy Ajram and Ragheb Alama, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas, with two more to come.

Emirati composer Mohammed Fairouz has composed music for the Al Wasl Opera. Every week or two, a student choir takes to the Jubilee Stage for a series of 30-minute concerts where they perform extracts from Al Wasl Opera. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

A 10-minute light show takes place daily at the China Pavilion. It's a must-see. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Hammour House is a community art project that is popular among children. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

A child plays at Latifa's Adventures playground, a great spot for families during a visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

The indoor slide at the Luxembourg Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is very popular among children and families.

No visit to Expo 2020 Dubai is complete without interacting with a robot. Victor Besa / The National

The carousel in the Mobility District at Expo 2020 Dubai is a great stop for children. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

An exhibition focusing on the work of French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier will open at Expo on February 28. AFP

The know-how of the Piemonte region will be highlighted in a showcase at the Italian pavilion. Photo: Andrea Rapuzzi

The Colombia Pavilion will host a multimedia installation called The Infinitos. Antonie Robertson / The National

Noura Al Kaabi, Minister for Culture and Youth, at the Kosovo Pavilion, home to a permanent collection of artworks that traces the country’s culture and history. Photo: Ministry of Culture and Youth

The New Zealand Pavilion features a digital Art Wall curated by the country’s national museum. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

At the Swiss pavilion, you’re instantly transported to the Alps thanks to an indoor mountainscape. AP Photo

Experience indoor rain at the Netherlands Pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Don't miss the Sky Market at the Singapore Pavilion, an open, multipurpose deck. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

There's a ball pit and swings at the Germany Pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Robot bartender Yanu makes mocktails at the Estonia Pavilion. Photo: Estonia Pavilion