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A couple take a picture as they enter the Opportunity Gate. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The exterior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Inside Saudi Arabia's pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Dubai Divas, choreographed by Danny Lee perform during Expo Beats at Jubilee Stage. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow during his country's National Day Ceremony at the world fair. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Singer Hayajan performs during Expo Beats at Jubilee Stage. Expo 2020 Dubai
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The inauguration of the Monaco pavilion in the presence of Prince Albert of Monaco and the online participation of Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Portuguese tourists pose for a picture in the Jubilee Park area at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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The Jubilee Avenue at Expo. Victor Besa / The National
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Tourists ride a buggy along Jubilee Avenue. Victor Besa / The National
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Dubai Police in the saddle at Expo on a Saturday morning. Victor Besa / The National
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A visitor asks for directions. Victor Besa / The National
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The 'Gift to The World' video produced by BBDO Guerrero at the Philippines Pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
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The Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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Visitors experience sights and sounds of Portugal at its pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
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The Water Features area at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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A robot welcomes visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Azerbaijan Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Azerbaijan Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Flags of the participating nations adorn the main entrance near the Metro Station. Antonie Robertson / The National
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People walk on different levels of the UAE Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A girl takes a ride on one of the many mini electric trains that ferry around visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A couple take a picture as they enter the Opportunity Gate. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The exterior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Inside Saudi Arabia's pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Dubai Divas, choreographed by Danny Lee perform during Expo Beats at Jubilee Stage. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow during his country's National Day Ceremony at the world fair. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Singer Hayajan performs during Expo Beats at Jubilee Stage. Expo 2020 Dubai
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The inauguration of the Monaco pavilion in the presence of Prince Albert of Monaco and the online participation of Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Portuguese tourists pose for a picture in the Jubilee Park area at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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The Jubilee Avenue at Expo. Victor Besa / The National
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Tourists ride a buggy along Jubilee Avenue. Victor Besa / The National
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Dubai Police in the saddle at Expo on a Saturday morning. Victor Besa / The National
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A visitor asks for directions. Victor Besa / The National
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The 'Gift to The World' video produced by BBDO Guerrero at the Philippines Pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
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The Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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Visitors experience sights and sounds of Portugal at its pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
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The Water Features area at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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A robot welcomes visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Azerbaijan Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Azerbaijan Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Flags of the participating nations adorn the main entrance near the Metro Station. Antonie Robertson / The National
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People walk on different levels of the UAE Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A girl takes a ride on one of the many mini electric trains that ferry around visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A couple take a picture as they enter the Opportunity Gate. Antonie Robertson / The National
Taxi drivers, construction workers and nannies get free entry to Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors in these special categories only need to show their passport visa page to secure free entry
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Kelly Clarke
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