Dubai promised, delivered: Expo 2020 clocks over 24 million visits

Expo 2020 Dubai has drawn to a close, having recorded 24,102,967 visits and welcomed 192 countries.

As the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and the first event of its size and scale to be held since the start of the global pandemic, Expo 2020 Dubai marked a major achievement for Dubai and heralded a historic moment for the UAE and paved the way for the next generation of change-makers to continue Expo’s legacy.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, said: “After an incredible six months, we are immensely proud to have staged a World Expo that has connected minds, created the future and inspired the world. Expo 2020 Dubai is a triumph that will go down in history as a beacon of unity and hope – a tremendous honour for the UAE as we celebrated our 50th year and a defining moment in the history of our nation. My sincere and heartfelt congratulations to our leadership for their vision and guidance in staging an exceptional World Expo that befits our ambitious nation.”

Expo 2020 Dubai has brought together the international community in a show of resilience in uncertain times, and overcoming a raft of challenges, including the global pandemic.

ALSO READ:

Expo 2020 Dubai came to an end in the early hours of Friday, March 31, as Reem Al Hashimy closed the breath-taking Entry Portals for the final time, following a closing ceremony that honoured Expo’s iconic moments.