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Dubai. September 2, 2022, Visitors in Terra Sustainability Pavilion. Expo City Dubai. Image Courtesy: Photo by\ Leoneil Roxas, Expo City Dubai
- Keep the kids inspired with exciting summer camps and special Eid Al Adha promotion
- Join us for a stirring season of summer concerts presented by Firdaus Orchestra
DUBAI – Please see below details of upcoming news and events at Expo City Dubai. For more information or interview requests, the press office (press.office@expocitydubai.ae) is happy to assist.
Summer operating hours: 15 June-15 September
Over the summer months, Terra, Alif, the Vision and Women’s Pavilions, the Expo 2020 Dubai museum and three Stories of Nations exhibitions will be open 1200-2000 from Monday-Friday and 1000-2000 Saturday-Sunday. Garden in the Sky and Rashid and Latifa’s playgrounds will be open 1700-2200, Monday-Sunday.
To conserve water and energy, projections on Al Wasl dome will be turned off from 1 June-1 October and Surreal water feature will close from 1 July-15 September. Garden in the Sky will be closed for annual maintenance from 1 July-15 August. Visit www.expocitydubai.ae for information and tickets.
Celebrate our connection to the sea on World Oceans Day
4 June, 0930-1205
DP World Pavilion & Terra
Recognising the urgent need to protect and restore our oceans for the benefit of current and future generations, Expo City Dubai and DP World are marking World Ocean Day by hosting sustainability professionals, policy makers, business leaders, city planners and youth for interactive discussions on how we can chart a course, together, towards a healthier, more sustainable future for our blue planet. Register here.
Walk for World Environment Day
5 June, 0500
Sustainability portal
Join SustainUAE’s sunrise walk and experience our stunning city as it awakens with an early-morning stroll beginning at the Sustainability portal and ending with breakfast at plant-based café PXB. The sunrise walk marks World Environment Day, which in 2024 focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Sign up here.
World Environment Day film screening
8 June, 1300-1800
Terra
This World Environment Day, be moved by powerful stories that inspire change with a special event brought to you in partnership with Cinema Akil. Tickets are priced at AED 50 and include screenings of Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon and Costa Brava Lebanon as well as access to Terra’s attractions. Buy a Terra ticket or an Attractions Pass to access film screenings and exhibitions at Terra on a first-come, first-served basis. More information here.
Family deals for Eid Al Adha
15-23 June
Across Expo City Dubai
In celebration of Eid Al Adha, children aged 12 and under will enjoy free access to all Expo City’s attractions – including Terra’s indoor play area, Taqa Island. Adults can purchase a pavilion ticket for AED 50 or an Attractions Pass for AED 120 and immerse themselves in a host of exciting Eid activities, with all visitors enjoying 20 per cent off selected dining options including Alkebulan African Dining Hall, PXB Café, Assembly Mezze & Skewers, Gup & Shup and Philly Jawn by Ghostburger.
Sign up for summer camp – early bird discounts opening soon
8 July-23 August, 0900-1430 with early drop off and late pick up options available
Discounts available 14 June-5 July
Terra
Expo City Dubai’s popular summer camps for youngsters aged fve-12 are returning, so plan ahead for the school holidays by snapping up special early bird rates from 14 June-5 July. From robotics to splash play, 'camping' at Terra, photography, fitness, arts and crafts and field trips to local attractions, each day will bring new excitement and endless fun.
- One day: AED 165, early bird discount AED 135
- One week: AED 735, early bird discount AED 588
- Summer pass (seven weeks): AED 2,500 – no early bird discounts
Summer Concerts by Firdaus Orchestra
From 5 July
Firdaus Studio, Expo City Dubai
Members of pioneering, all-women Firdaus Orchestra will perform four concerts this summer featuring much-loved musical scores from various periods across history. The performances will showcase different chamber ensembles and highlight the talents and soloists of the orchestra in an intimate, atmospheric setting. Stay tuned to @firdausorchestra for more information.
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About Expo City Dubai
- An inclusive innovation-driven, people-centric city of the future and one of five hubs on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Expo City Dubai is committed to maximising its positive social, environmental and economic impact
- Designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living, its roadmap to achieving net zero by 2050 and its broader decarbonisation targets raise the bar on responsible urban development
- Its ecosystem supports cross-sector collaboration and provides a springboard for businesses of all sizes to scale and grow, enhancing Dubai’s position as a global centre of trade and reinforcing the UAE’s development and diversification ambitions
- Its residential communities redefine urban living, exemplifying best practice in innovative, environment-friendly design with a focus on wellbeing and happiness
- An incubator for innovation, it is a testbed for solutions and a platform for groundbreaking ideas that benefit both people and the planet
- Packed with educational, cultural and entertainment offerings and a go-to destination for globally significant events, it celebrates human creativity and ingenuity and inspires future generations
- The legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai, Expo City Dubai connects businesses, government, organisations, educational institutions, residents and visitors, working together to drive progress and create a better, more equitable, more sustainable future for all
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