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Visitors will have a "remarkable experience" at Expo 2020 Dubai, its director general says.
Reem Al Hashimy told The National she was thrilled to welcome people to the site this weekend.
"It's so exciting to see visitors come in and explore all of the different pavilions," said Ms Hashimy, who is also Minister of State for International Co-operation.
The UAE's hosting of the world's fair has been in the works since 2013.
Since then, a dedicated site the size of 600 football fields has been created in Dubai South.
"We've opened our doors after eight years, nine years of work and one year of a delay because of the pandemic, Ms Hashimy said.
"We're continuing to stay safe with our masks, requiring vaccination and negative PCRs but by and large this is remarkable.
"It's a little bit warm so come dressed with your sneakers, a bottle of water and stay in the shade and hopefully you will have a remarkable experience here."
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A young visitor enjoys the spectacular lightshow at the Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National -
The night view of Expo 2020 Dubai from the the Garden in the Sky ride. Victor Besa / The National -
Visitors are bathed in light at Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National -
A panoramic view of the glittering Expo 2020 Dubai site. Victor Besa / The National -
Visitors watch the stunning Al Wasl Plaza dome lightshow. Victor Besa / The National. -
Visitors stroll beneath a spectacular illuminated bird design display. Victor Besa / The National -
Expo visitors are silhouetted by the lights on the Al Wasl Plaza dome. AP Photo -
Beams of light reach up into the night sky at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National -
Dancers perform at the Kuwait pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. AP Photo -
Acrobats on stilts reach new heights at Expo 2020 Dubai. AP Photo -
Spectacular lighting on the Russia pavilion. AP Photo -
Dancers perform at the opening ceremony of the Russian pavilion. The National -
A giant puppet roams the streets of Expo 2020 Dubai. The National -
A performer at Expo 2020 Dubai. The National -
The flag of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is pictured at the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters -
The Water Feature viewed at sunset at Expo 2020 Dubai. AP Photo -
Evening visitors admire the spectacular design on show at Expo 2020 Dubai. AP Photo -
The stunning UAE pavilion, inspired by a falcon in flight, viewed at sunset at Expo 2020 Dubai. AP Photo -
A panoramic view of Expo 2020 Dubai at sunset. AP Photo
