Expo 2020 Dubai festive pass extended until January 7

Weekday Offer tickets will allow access to the site between Monday and Friday, starting from January 3

Visitors holding a Festive Pass can continue to use the ticket until January 7. Chris Whiteoak/ The National

Holders of Expo 2020 Dubai's Festive Pass have been given a belated Christmas present in the form of a free week's entry.

Organisers announced on Wednesday that all those holding a Festive Pass, which grants unlimited access until December 31, will be allowed to continue using it until January 7.

The pass can also be upgraded to a season pass for an additional Dh150.

Children under 18, seniors over 60 and people of determination can all enter the site for free throughout the six-month event.

Organisers also announced that holders of the Weekday Offer ticket, which permits access to the site every day except the weekend, can use the ticket to enjoy Expo attractions between Monday and Friday, starting from January 3. This is in line with the government's decision to adjust thee working week to be more in line with international partners.

Expo 2020 Dubai Christmas celebrations: in pictures

Christmas celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

Santa's reindeer make an appearance at the world's fair.

Expo visitors get into the Christmas spirit.

A young visitor gets his picture taken with one of Santa's reindeer.

Festive dancers at the world's fair.

The Expo yellow train is decked in Christmas decorations.

Young visitors enjoy Christmas at Expo 2020.

Expo visitors grab a selfie with some giant-sized Christmas baubles.

There are an array of Christmas displays on the Expo site.

Visitors get their picture taken with some colourful festive characters.

An Expo photo opportunity with one of Santa's elves.

An outsized Christmas bauble provides the perfect backdrop for a festive photo at the Expo.

Rudolph and friends entertain visitors to the world's fair.

A Christmas tree at Expo 2020.

Visitors get into the festive spirit at Expo 2020.

A name tag for a red-nosed reindeer at Expo 2020.

Festive performers reach new heights at the world's fair.

Spruce-looking performers at Expo 2020 Dubai.