Dubai government employees given six days holiday to visit Expo 2020

The authorities want to ensure families enjoy the mega event

The nearly finished UAE pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai replicates the shape of a falcon's wings. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020 will be 13,069 square metres - the second largest pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

A total of 126 columns will be erected inside the Bahrain pavilion to create a steel 'forest'. Photo: Bahrain Expo 2020 Dubai

The Omani pavilion, called Opportunities Over Time, will be part of the Mobility Thematic District and split into five zones. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Kuwait's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai replicates the funnel of a water tower. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

The Lebanon pavilion for Expo 2020 in Dubai is simple in its design. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Morocco's pavilion contains 14 exhibition spaces connected by a continuous ‘inner street’, which begins at the building’s uppermost floor and gradually descends to the ground. Photo: Expo Morocco

An artist's rendering of an exhibit inside Syria's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

An artist's rendering of an exhibit inside Yemen's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, reviews final preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Dubai Government Media Office

Dubai government employees will get six days paid leave to visit Expo 2020.

This will help employees and their families visit the mega event, Dubai Media Office said.

Earlier, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, visited the Expo 2020 site days before the six-month event's grand opening.

He shared photos of a tour of the site on a bicycle.

Sheikh Hamdan visited Al Wasl Plaza and was seen outside the three huge entry gates that will welcome visitors.

On September 23, organisers announced the launch of the October Pass, which will allow access to the sprawling Dubai South site and all of its attractions at a heavily discounted rate.

The pass will cost only Dh95 ($25), the price of a standard day ticket during the six-month event.

The eagerly awaited world's fair will be home to 192 pavilions, will feature up to 60 live events each day and 200 food and beverage outlets to fuel visitors during a journey around the world in one place.

It opens to the public on Friday and will be the first expo to be staged in the Middle East.

Sheikh Hamdan visits Expo 2020 - in pictures

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, visited the Expo 2020 Dubai site on Monday. All photos: Sheikh Hamdan’s Instagram account @faz3

Sheikh Hamdan visited the Al Wasl Plaza.

Sheikh Hamdan with Expo officials.

Sheikh Hamdan tours the Expo site.

Sheikh Hamdan outside the huge entry gates that will welcome visitors when the world's fair gets under way on October 1, 2021.

Sheikh Hamdan with Expo officials taking a tour of the site only days before the opening.

Sheikh Hamdan cycles around the site on Monday.

He said he was proud of all the teams for their efforts to make Expo 2020 Dubai a reality.

Sheikh Hamdan talking to an Expo official.

Sheikh Hamdan takes a selfie with Al Wasl Plaza in the background.