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The UAE's long weekend proved to be the perfect time for many to visit Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Long queues form outside India's Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Queues outside Saudi fast-food restaurant Al Baik. The fried chicken brand opened its second UAE branch at the Expo site this month.
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People took the opportunity to visit the Expo site at the weekend.
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People wait to enter Lebanon's pavilion.
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The US pavilion attracted visitors.
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Italy's pavilion also proved a big draw.
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There are several food stalls at the Expo site, meaning visitors can keep hydrated and enjoy tasty treats on the go.
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People take shelter from the sun outside Switzerland's pavilion.
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Saudi Arabia's pavilion proved a popular attraction.
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The UAE's long weekend proved to be the perfect time for many to visit Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Long queues form outside India's Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Queues outside Saudi fast-food restaurant Al Baik. The fried chicken brand opened its second UAE branch at the Expo site this month.
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People took the opportunity to visit the Expo site at the weekend.
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People wait to enter Lebanon's pavilion.
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The US pavilion attracted visitors.
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Italy's pavilion also proved a big draw.
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There are several food stalls at the Expo site, meaning visitors can keep hydrated and enjoy tasty treats on the go.
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People take shelter from the sun outside Switzerland's pavilion.
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Saudi Arabia's pavilion proved a popular attraction.
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The UAE's long weekend proved to be the perfect time for many to visit Expo 2020 Dubai.
Queues grow at Expo 2020 Dubai's most popular pavilions
Tourists and residents come out in force during the long weekend
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