In pictures: Sheikh Hamdan goes on cycling tour of Expo 2020 Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, on Monday took a bike tour of Expo 2020 Dubai days ahead of the global event.

Sheikh Hamdan thanked the Expo team and national service personnel for their excellent efforts. The Crown Prince went on a bike ride across the sprawling site, which will welcome millions of visitors in the months ahead.

The historical opening ceremony of the eagerly-anticipated world fair will take place on September 30, and the event will open to the public on October 1.

Inspired by Expo 2020 Dubai's theme, 'Connecting Minds, Creating the Future', Sheikh Hamdan said: “From here … Expo, we pay tribute, respect and gratitude to the Expo team for their efforts. I would also like to thank national service personnel for their ideal efforts.” The theme is based on the belief that bringing the world together can catalyse an exchange of new perspectives and inspire action.

On Monday, Sheikh Hamdan also shared images of his Expo bike tour on his official Instagram account. He added: "A meeting of the minds, communication through culture… This is how we create the future, right here from @expo2020dubai."

The Crown Prince was also seen touring the site alongside Reem Al Hashimi, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai.

He rode past one of the Entry Portals at Expo 2020. The portals are a futuristic adaptation of the traditional mashrabiya, an intricate design used across the region to regulate light and airflow. Read more about these portals here: https://gn24.ae/b92cbabfd1a2000

Sheikh Hamdan at the Expo 2020 site.

Sheikh Hamdan at the Expo 2020 site.

Here, Sheikh Hamdan stands at the heart of Expo 2020; the world's largest 360-degree projection zone. Read all about it here: https://gn24.ae/ba39125c1e1d000