Nearly 3 million visitors flock to Expo 2020 Dubai since Oct 1

Nearly 3 million visitors flock to Expo 2020 Dubai since Oct 1
Tuesday 9 November 2021 - 14:05

Expo 2020 Dubai received nearly 3 million visitors since its opening on October 1 when the world’s biggest event since the beginning of the pandemic unveiled its many pavilions.

2,942,388 visits, of which 100,000 were schoolchildren, flocked to see the architectural marvels and technological innovations, and pavilions showcasing the ingenuity of more than 190 countries.

For the first time in the World Fairs’ history, almost all the countries of the African continent are represented, both individually and through a pavilion dedicated to the African Union.

The five-year event cost this year a budget of USD8.7 billion, with projected revenue of USD17.7 billion to Dubai.

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