25 best images from Expo 2020 Dubai's first month

Expo has become the new heart of the city

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  The interior of Alif – The Mobility Pavilion, at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

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  Visitors enter the Spain pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

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  Expo visitors take a rest at the foot of a striking artwork in the Philippines pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National.

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  Dubai opened Expo 2020 with a dazzling ceremony featuring fireworks and light displays. AFP

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  A young guest enjoys the spectacular light show at Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National

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  The flowing contours of the UAE pavilion. Victor Besa / The National

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  Visitors follow a foggy path to the summit of the Switzerland pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National

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  The France pavilion features a projection of 'The Rose', a 13th-century stained-glass window from Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Tricolours to the fore as France marks its Expo celebration day. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Qabooli with lamb shuwa by chef Nader at Rising Flavours in Jubilee Park. Victor Besa / The National

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  The Saudi pavilion lit up at night. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Inside the Malaysia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National

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  The Qatar pavilion features a holographic display about the 2022 World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Visitors watching a spectacular audio-visual show at the Russia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National

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  A young visitor checks out the Expo's popular water feature. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Students from Abu Dhabi Police Academy at Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National

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  French astronaut Thomas Pesquet speaks to UAE and French representatives on a live feed from space to Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National

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  A replica of Michelangelo's 'David' in the Italy pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National.

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  A visitor takes a picture of the spectacular Mobility Pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Traditional performers outside the Thailand pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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  An aerobatics team pass above the Pakistan pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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  Live music from Sierra Leone performed at Al Wasl Plaza. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  The Women's Pavilion by Cartier. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Visitors to the Garden in the Sky get a panoramic view of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  My Butterfly Kites at Al Forsan Park, Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai

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  As the sun sets on another day at Expo 2020, visitors enjoy the activities. Antonie Robertson / The National

After a spectacular opening ceremony, Expo 2020 Dubai officially started receiving the visitors on October 1.

Visitors have flocked to see the scores of pavilions from all corners of the world.

The National's team of photographers have been on the ground every day, capturing the experience and sights that await visitors to the Expo.

We've compiled the best images that we feel capture what has been a memorable month at the greatest show on Earth.