Expo 2020 opening ceremony: watch this space for updates

  DUBAI – The Expo 2020, the world's greatest show, begins with a star-studded opening ceremony on Thursday (September 3), which will be streamed live in various locations.

90-minute Expo 2020 opening show

A 1,000-strong cast and crew are creating a 90-minute immersive spectacular and will showcase Al Wasl Plaza’s incredible dome – the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface. A total of 30,000 fairy lights will twinkle across Al Wasl Plaza’s garden, guiding the way to the dome. Here's a sneak peek:

Where to watch the opening ceremony online

Viewers from anywhere in the world can join the evening’s proceedings via a global live stream, available on virtualexpo.world and Expo TV from 1930 GST onwards.

Where to watch Expo 2020 live stream in UAE

In the UAE, screens will be set up in locations ranging from airports and shopping malls, landmarks and 240 hotels, including Emaar’s Rove, Armani, Address Hotels & Resorts, and Vida Hotels & Resorts, as well as Accor, Marriot, Hilton, IHG, Rotana, Jumeirah, Hyatt International and Atlantis The Palm. A total of 17 Majid Al Futtaim malls, plus City Walk, Nakheel Mall and Ibn Battuta Mall, as well as 50 Jashanmal locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, 97 Mediclinics, Dubai and Abu Dhabi International Airports and Zabeel Ladies Club and Sharaf DG will also stream the experience.

Expo 2020 live broadcast in other emirates

Viewings are taking place at various locations in Umm Al Quwain, Yas Plaza in Abu Dhabi and across various locations in Ras Al Khaimah, including the Corniche, Al Marjan Island and Manar Mall. Ajman Heritage District and Fujairah Fort will also host a live broadcast, the latter accompanied by an evening of other festivities that include a mini village, folklore bands, traditional crafts, heritage displays and traditional food.

Andrea Bocelli, Andra Day, Ellie Goulding are performing

Slated to perform at the opening ceremony are world-famous tenor Andrea Bocelli; Grammy-nominated, Golden-Globe-winning actress, singer and songwriter Andra Day; platinum-selling British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding; international mega-star pianist Lang Lang; and four-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo.

UAE landmarks, New York Times Square to turn yellow

DUBAI, 28 September 2021 – Landmarks across the UAE, as well as the Nasdaq billboard in New York’s Times Square, will light up in yellow to mark the opening of Expo 2020. Dubai: Dubai Frame, Burj Al Arab, Ain Dubai, Coca-Cola Arena, DIFC Main Gate, Mohammed bin Rashid Library Abu Dhabi: ADNOC headquarters, Etihad Arena, Emirates Palace, Sheikh Zayed Bridge, , Abu Dhabi Municipality. Mohammed bin Zayed University for Humanities, CLYMB (YAS Island) Al Ain: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium Sharjah: House of Wisdom Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, Ras Al Khaimah Museum, Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development, Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, Ras Al Khaimah Courts, Ras Al Khaimah Police Fujairah: Al Bidyah Mosque, Fujairah Fort, Fort Gate, Trade Centre, International Marine Club, Chamber of Commerce and Industry building, Municipality building, Fujairah Court House, Al Jaber Tower, Fujairah Tower Ajman: Al Barragah Square. Al Murabba’a New York: Nasdaq billboard, Times Square
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