Al Wasl dome set to immerse guests

With millions of visitors expected, Expo 2020 Dubai will open its doors and begin welcoming the world from 1 October 2021. Featuring more than 200 participants, the World Expo – the largest event ever held in the Arab World – will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, with up to 60 live shows daily during its six-month run.

Standing at 67.5 meters (221 feet) tall and 130 meters (427 feet) in diameter, Al Wasl dome – a stunning feat of art and engineering that features a 550-tonne steel crown – sits atop Al Wasl Plaza, the beating heart of the Expo 2020 site. Hosting major ceremonies and celebrations, Al Wasl, which means “the connection” in Arabic, is emblematic of the theme of Expo 2020 Dubai: ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.

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