Day by day, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Expo 2020 Dubai. Soon, visitors will see giant baubles hanging from the domed Al Wasl Plaza, where larger-than-life nutcrackers are dutifully stationed. There’s even a magical tree lighting ceremony happening at the heart of it all – and you are invited.
Rising from Santa’s grotto, the main showpiece is a 20-metre-high Christmas tree. On December 18 at 6.15pm sharp, Santa Claus and Expo mascots, Rashid and Latifa, are going to come together to light up the festive tree.
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Parents with children can flock to the scene for the ceremony and witness sustainable snowfall and dome projections. On the world’s largest 360-degree projection dome, two Christmas shows including one specially made for children will flit through images of a snowball fight, sleighs with reindeers, snowflakes and everything holiday right.
For a detailed guide to spending the festive season at Expo, check out our list of attractions and food deals here - all for the price of an entry ticket.
