• Visitors at the Saudi Arabia pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Visitors at the Saudi Arabia pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Visitors walk past the Russia Pavilion at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Visitors walk past the Russia Pavilion at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The David Statue in the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National.
    The David Statue in the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Ukraine's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
    Ukraine's Expo 2020 Pavilion.
  • Al Fursan aerobatic display team perform fly over South Korea Pavilion in the late afternoon at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Al Fursan aerobatic display team perform fly over South Korea Pavilion in the late afternoon at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Long lines outside the Italy Pavilion at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Long lines outside the Italy Pavilion at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Visitors check maps to plan their visit at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors check maps to plan their visit at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors tuck in at the food trucks at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors tuck in at the food trucks at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors enjoy a ride on an explorer train at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors enjoy a ride on an explorer train at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National.
    Visitors at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National.
  • Visitors take in the sights at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National.
    Visitors take in the sights at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National.
  • Visitors at the EXPO 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National.
    Visitors at the EXPO 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National.

Expo 2020 Dubai records more than 2.3 million visits in first month


Patrick Ryan
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Expo 2020 Dubai recorded 2.35 million visits during the first month of the global event.

The figures revealed on Monday showed that India topped the list of countries with the most visits followed by Germany, France, Saudi Arabia and the UK.

The number of people who had visited the world’s fair was not available, but organisers said most were making more than one trip.

People under 18 have accounted for 28 per cent of Expo visits so far.

Organisers said 17 per cent of visits came from those based overseas, a figure that they said was notable because many countries were operating under pandemic restrictions.

In all, people from 185 nationalities visited Expo to date.

More than half of the visitors – 53 per cent – hold a season pass, and more than a quarter (27 per cent) have a multi-day pass.

One in five visited Expo on a one-day ticket.

Organisers said almost 2,000 government leaders had taken part in activities at the world’s fair in the first month — including heads of state, presidents and prime ministers.

It has also sold 695,437 Expo passports during the first month.

Expo 2020 Dubai also hosted 5,610 events in October.

Saudi Arabia's pavilion has emerged as one of the most popular at Expo, with 500,000 visitors since October 1.

25 best images from Expo 2020 Dubai's first month

  • The interior of Alif – The Mobility Pavilion, at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    The interior of Alif – The Mobility Pavilion, at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Visitors enter the Spain pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Visitors enter the Spain pavilion. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Expo visitors take a rest at the foot of a striking artwork in the Philippines pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National.
    Expo visitors take a rest at the foot of a striking artwork in the Philippines pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National.
  • Dubai opened Expo 2020 with a dazzling ceremony featuring fireworks and light displays. AFP
    Dubai opened Expo 2020 with a dazzling ceremony featuring fireworks and light displays. AFP
  • A young guest enjoys the spectacular light show at Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National
    A young guest enjoys the spectacular light show at Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National
  • The flowing contours of the UAE pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
    The flowing contours of the UAE pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
  • Visitors follow a foggy path to the summit of the Switzerland pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors follow a foggy path to the summit of the Switzerland pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
  • 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
    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
  • Tricolours to the fore as France marks its Expo celebration day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Tricolours to the fore as France marks its Expo celebration day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Qabooli with lamb shuwa by chef Nader at Rising Flavours in Jubilee Park. Victor Besa / The National
    Qabooli with lamb shuwa by chef Nader at Rising Flavours in Jubilee Park. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Saudi pavilion lit up at night. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Saudi pavilion lit up at night. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Inside the Malaysia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
    Inside the Malaysia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Qatar pavilion features a holographic display about the 2022 World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Qatar pavilion features a holographic display about the 2022 World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors watching a spectacular audio-visual show at the Russia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors watching a spectacular audio-visual show at the Russia pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A young visitor checks out the Expo's popular water feature. Pawan Singh / The National
    A young visitor checks out the Expo's popular water feature. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Students from Abu Dhabi Police Academy at Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National
    Students from Abu Dhabi Police Academy at Al Wasl Plaza. Pawan Singh / The National
  • French astronaut Thomas Pesquet speaks to UAE and French representatives on a live feed from space to Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National
    French astronaut Thomas Pesquet speaks to UAE and French representatives on a live feed from space to Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa / The National
  • A replica of Michelangelo's 'David' in the Italy pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National.
    A replica of Michelangelo's 'David' in the Italy pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National.
  • A visitor takes a picture of the spectacular Mobility Pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A visitor takes a picture of the spectacular Mobility Pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Traditional performers outside the Thailand pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Traditional performers outside the Thailand pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • An aerobatics team pass above the Pakistan pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    An aerobatics team pass above the Pakistan pavilion. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Live music from Sierra Leone performed at Al Wasl Plaza. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Live music from Sierra Leone performed at Al Wasl Plaza. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Women's Pavilion by Cartier. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Women's Pavilion by Cartier. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Visitors to the Garden in the Sky get a panoramic view of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors to the Garden in the Sky get a panoramic view of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • My Butterfly Kites at Al Forsan Park, Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    My Butterfly Kites at Al Forsan Park, Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • As the sun sets on another day at Expo 2020, visitors enjoy the activities. Antonie Robertson / The National
    As the sun sets on another day at Expo 2020, visitors enjoy the activities. Antonie Robertson / The National
Updated: November 01, 2021, 10:20 AM