We started with a 182 days in our Expo 2020 Dubai calendar. Deep into December, the world fair is now rapidly approaching its half-way point with only 100 days to go. What are the top 10 not-to-be missed experiences? Here are some highlight events to look forward to as the fair enters its last three months.
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1. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S: Make the most of the season at Expo, with the site currently resembling a festive wonderland, keeping you occupied with incredible shows and activities over Christmas and New Year. For things to do over the festive season here, check out https://gulfnews.com/gulfnews/expo-2020/visit-the-expo/watch-lea-salonga-send-letters-to-santa-drink-eggnog-plan-out-your-spectacular-christmas-day-at-expo-2020-dubai-1.1639323234701.
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2. INFINITE NIGHTS SERIES: Keep an eye out for upcoming Infinite Nights announcements – so far, the concert series has brought in Alicia Keys, Nancy Ajram, Ragheb Alama and Kadim Al Sahir to the Expo stages. Who's next?
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3. AR RAHMAN CONCERT: On December 22, catch AR Rahman, famed Oscar-winning composer and friend of Expo 2020 Dubai, performing alongside a host of other Indian singers and musicians for a truly unforgettable night.
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4. STRAY KIDS CONCERT: K-pop fans rejoiced last month, November, when veteran group Highlight performed alongside soloist Punch for the live Expo audience. There is more coming up in January. South Korea’s national day at Expo will take place on January 16, 2022, and includes a performance by eight-member boy band Stray Kids as well as other artists.
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5. THEME WEEKS: Expo has five more Theme Weeks on the way, including Global Goals Week from January 16 to 22, 2022. Be part of the decade of action as Expo seeks to advance the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and drive positive change at the first Global Goals week ever held outside the United Nations General Assembly.
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6. STREET ART: Drop by on January 28 to 29 to see New Zealand’s top graffiti artists pick up their spray cans at Al Forsan Park to showcase the beauty of Maori and Pacific Island street art, exclusively for Expo 2020 Dubai.
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7. GARDEN IN THE SKY: You’ve got just over three months left to experience Expo’s key attractions like the Expo 2020 Water Feature – or jump into the Garden in the Sky observation tower to see most of them in one go, high above the ground.
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8. STAR ATHLETES: Who will follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Usain Bolt? With an exciting new venue opening in January, more sporting celebrities are set to visit Expo, from Ballon d’Or winning footballers to gold medal-winning Olympians.
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9. FREE YOGA: Participate in a sporting activity yourself. Join one of the upcoming Ride the World and Run the World sessions taking in the best of the Expo site (these are even happening on Christmas Day) or try the ladies-only yoga sessions at the water feature every Monday at 9.30am.
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10. EAT AT EXPO: Expo invites you to see the world, and eat the world with delicious dishes from the various participating countries found at the pavilions. Vegan, local, international eateries and street food across the site are also on the menu. For a comprehensive foodie list, try these 22 restaurants: https://gulfnews.com/food/visiting-expo-2020-dubai-on-a-budget-try-out-these-22-restaurants-on-site-1.1638096383363.
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