Expo 2020 Dubai celebrates 10 million visitors with Dh10 entry ticket

The day pass will grant people access to the event on Sunday, which will feature a K-Pop concert for the Republic of Korea’s national day celebrations

This Sunday visitors can avail a special Dh10 entry ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai to celebrate 10 million visits so far. Chris Whiteoak/ The National

Expo 2020 is celebrating reaching 10 million visitors with a special one-day Dh10 ticket on Sunday.

There will be a packed schedule of events, including the Republic of Korea’s national day celebrations, featuring traditional Jang-Gu drums, a Taekwondo martial arts demonstration and a special K-Pop concert.

The show will take place at the Jubilee Stage from 7.30pm, featuring artists including (G)I-dle, Stray Kids, Golden Child, PSY, Forestella and Sunmi.

DJ Mato Blue will be on the decks at 10pm, playing deep house, funk, disco, progressive house and techno music.

Sunday will also feature the flagship event of Global Goals Week, which runs from January 15 to 22, to raise awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting solutions to inspire action against issues such as gender inequality and climate change.

Expo 2020 Dubai's most popular souvenirs - in pictures

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.

Global Goals for All will celebrate the progress made so far and highlight the role of individuals and communities to achieve the SDG’s aims.

The Dh10 tickets will be available to buy online or at the Expo gates from Friday.

Visitors with a season pass can enter as normal, with no additional fees.

Organisers said stringent Covid-19 protocols remain in place, including either providing proof of vaccination or a 72-hour negative PCR test.

Earlier this week, organisers unveiled a season pass finale to offer unlimited access to the event for the final three months for Dh195.

There are only 11 weekends left of the world’s fair, which opened on October 1 for six months.

The season pass finale, for adults aged 18 to 59, provides unlimited entry over the period, with 10 smart queue bookings a day for participating pavilions and attractions, which allow visitors to skip queues.

Some days will, however, require prior reservation, organisers said. Entry will be granted based on capacity on the day.

Expo's reduced weekday Dh45 ticket, valid for entry Monday to Friday, remains and comes with 10 smart queue bookings and a free PCR test.

K-pop artists coming to Expo 2020 Dubai: in pictures

K-pop boy band Stray Kids. AFP

South Korean rapper Psy. AFP

K-pop boy band 'Golden Child'. AFP

K-pop girl group (G)I-dle. AFP

K-pop solo singer Sunmi. AFP

Forestella. Photo: Forestella / Instagram