Expo 2020 Dubai announces special Dhs10 tickets for visitors on January 16

The organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai have announced that special tickets priced at Dhs10 will be offered to those who want to visit the event on Sunday, January 16.

The announcement was made as the event prepares to mark the milestone of achieving 10 million visits.

Tickets for Sunday will be available on the Expo’s website from 5pm on Friday, January 14, or at the Expo 2020 Dubai gates. Visitors already in possession of a Season Pass can enter as normal, with no additional entry fees required.

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While senior citizens (those aged 60 and over), people of determination and those upto the age of 17 are allowed free entry throughout the Expo, the cheapest ticket that can otherwise be availed by visitors between the ages of 18-59 are on weekdays priced at Dhs45.

On Sunday, January 16, to mark the special discounted fare, there are a number of events planned throughout the day at the Expo. The Republic of Korea will celebrate its National Day with traditional Jang-Gu drums, a Taekwondo martial arts demonstration, and a special K-Pop concert at Jubilee Stage at 7.30pm , featuring artists including (G)I-dle, Stray Kids, Golden Child, PSY, Forestella and Sunmi.

Also, Global Goals Week will host the flagship ‘Global Goals for All’ event which aims to create awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To round off the day, DJ Mato Blue will be on the decks at Jubilee Stage from 10pm, with a set packed with deep house, funk, disco, progressive house and techno.

The organisers added that all Covid-19 safety protocols will be observed at the site.

Visitors must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours or proof of vaccination. Unvaccinated visitors with a ticket can get free PCR tests from select centres across the UAE.