Joanna James
Often called the World's Greatest Show, the Dubai Expo 2021 is a highly anticipated event in the global calendar. With the attendance of more than 192 nations, here are the top 5 things to do during the highly coveted trade expo.
One of the most exciting opportunities that visitors who are heading to the Dubai Expo 2021 will have is the chance to ride the world's first rope-less lift. The elevator, which has been named Multi is one of the lighthouse projects undertaken by the expo and is expected to be installed in modern skyscrapers due to its ability to move both horizontally and vertically in a building. The technology used in Multi means that instead of using a single shaft per cabin, multiple cabins are operated in a loop system; hence, the waiting time is also significantly reduced. The Multi also uses 70% less electricity than conventional elevators and also moves at an impressive speed of 8kph.
Those attending the Dubai Expo in 2021 will also have unparalleled access to every nook and cranny of the mammoth enclosure, which has been designed by some of the world's leading 'starchitects' or celebrity architects. The different pavilions and plazas set up across the Expo enclave will include the Al Wasl Plaza, where over two hundred and fifty lasers are used to create visuals on the interior of the dome. The Republic of Korea Pavilion, with its rotating cube design, and the Austria Pavilion, which has used some of the world's most ancient building raw materials, are other highlights to watch out for in addition to the UAE's Falcon shaped pavilion and the China Pavilion, which resembles a Chinese lantern.
The Dubai Expo will also include a performance of the first opera in the United Arab Emirates. Dubbed "Al Wasl", the audio/visual saga will be performed in both English and Arabic in a massive production that includes hundreds of musicians and artists. The story contained within the opera will delve into the Bedouin heritage of the UAE as well as its current position as a global city. Those who secure accommodation at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai or any other hotels near Dubai Expo 2020 will find it is one of the best ways to spend time at the event during one's downtime.
The Netherlands Pavilion is where one needs to be to experience rainfall indoors as the technology known as SunGlacier, which is set to revolutionise crop irrigation will be found here. The Solar Air Water Earth Resource, which is found in the Czech Republic Pavilion, in contrast, can create 500 litres of drinkable water from nothing but air and sunlight.
Don't forget to pop by the Monaco Pavilion to experience the food, art, culture, and history of the French Riviera in all its glory. Spread out across several levels, the Kaleidoscope exhibition is another reason to venture down to this part of the expo.
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