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UAE residents above 18 with Season Pass or Family Package before Aug 14 eligible for entry into the raffle
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Free entry for children under 18 and students holding a valid student ID from any academic institution in the world
Tickets for Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest event ever to take place in the Arab world, went on sale on Sunday. Those who book now stand a chance to attend the opening ceremony on September 30.
UAE residents ages 18 and above who purchase a Season Pass or Family Package before 14 August will be entered into a raffle for the opportunity to win a place for themselves and a guest at the opening ceremony.
The winners of the draw will be announced in the first week of September through Expo 2020’s social media channels. They will also be sent personal invites.
In a statement, the Expo 2020 organizers said the opening ceremony will mark the culmination of almost 10 years of planning and preparation for Expo 2020 at Al Wasl Plaza, an architectural marvel featuring the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface.
The ceremony will feature dazzling visuals and world-class acts, the statement added.
A Season Pass that costs $135 allows holders unlimited entry for the six months. Family packages are priced $258, multi-day passes at $53 and one-day tickets at $26.
Children under the age of 18 and students holding a valid student ID from any academic institution in the world will be given free entry. Complimentary tickets will be available for people of determination, with their companion receiving a 50 percent discount and visitors aged 60 years and above can also enter for free.
With up to 60 live events a day – including film nights, poetry readings, art activations, music concerts, cultural tours, parades and interactive journeys for all ages – as well as more than 200 food and beverage options, the site will be alive with sounds, sights, rhythms and flavors from across the globe.
Expo’slocal and international entertainment line-up includes the likes of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman’s pioneering women’s ensemble the Firdaus Orchestra, Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor, celebrated Emirati singer Ahlam, monthly music festival Expo Beats, and the Russian Bolshoi.
Tickets are on sale now at www.expo2020dubai.com and via more than 2,500 Authorised Ticket Resellers, with Mastercard debit and credit holders receiving a 25 per cent discount – and also doubling their chances of winning in the Opening Ceremony draw.