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Expo 2020 Dubai isn’t called the greatest show in the world for nothing. From cool frames with the mascots to immersive shows on the biggest 360-degree projection dome in the world, there’s a lot of fun stuff to do. Here’s a look at your options for the day.
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Notre-Dame de Paris, the Experience. Now you can visit this famous medieval Catholic cathedral in Dubai – thanks to an immersive augmented reality experience set up at the France pavilion. This is one entertaining history lesson. DETAILS: 10am-10pm, exhibition is on until November 1.
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The People’s Mission: Citizens in Space Exploration and Space Tech for Inclusive Development. Is your kid interested in space? Then he/she will love this. Head over to this area for first-hand accounts and question-and-answer sessions with real astronauts. You will also learn all about the transformative power of space-based technology. DETAILS: Hall 2A South Dubai Exhibition Centre, from 10.15am-5.15pm.
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Interactive Culture Lab sessions at Campus Germany. Dance and jive and play when you visit the German pavilion. There are interactive sessions, choreographed sequences to learn and quizzes to keep the kids interested. Or, you could challenge visitors to a duel on the Nintendo Switch. DETAILS: 12.30pm-7pm.
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Daily Parade at Ghaf Avenue. Witness a "Colours of the World" parade with genre-melding dances featuring international performers and musicians. DETAILS: Al Wasl Zone: 12.45pm-1.30pm.
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Sourdough 1 Workshop by Bread Ahead Bakery and School Bread Ahead. This is one the whole family can enjoy. During this session you will discover the fundamentals of sourdough bread making and what makes wild yeast baking special. You will end up with a 100 per cent rye crisp bread and a Borodinsky rye. DETAILS: The three-hour course costs Dh250. Call +971 50 131 0278 to book a spot at the 1pm-4pm class.
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Manchester City Kids Camp by Manchester City: Help your child perfect that striker technique when he/she gets some professional help on this playing field. DETAILS: Aussie Park (5-Aside Football) Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area, from 2pm-5pm.
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Juggling with Forzarello at the Baden-Wurttemberg Pavillion. Are you ready to be entertained? Forzarello, a.k.a Mr Ballduin and Mr Hellebrand, demonstrate the art of juggling while performing musical and comedy routines. DETAILS: Opportunity Zone from 3.30pm; 6-6.30pm
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K-Food Event at the Republic of Korea Pavilion. Are you a Korean drama or a K-pop fan? Have your movie idols succeeded in making you want to try some Korean delicacies? If the answer to these questions is yes, head to this pavilion for an authentic taste of yummy traditional culinary delights such as Japchae (stir-fried noodles) and Kimchi (fermented vegetables). DETAILS: 3pm-4pm
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Turn Up and Play 3v3 Basketball. Can you dribble and bounce? Hone your – and your child’s – skill at a fun game with the Dubai Expo 2020 Team. DETAILS: Game on at the Multi-Purpose Sports court Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area from 3pm-7pm.
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subject by the Indian cricketer Zubin Bharucha, who is the Strategy, Player Development and Performance Director of Rajasthan Royals. The session will walk you through batting and playing spin bowling at the Big Bash Cricket Nets (1 and 2) Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area from 4pm-5pm. From 5pm-6pm, there’s a batting masterclass for budding cricketers with Kumar Sangakkara. And for cricket enthusiasts under 14, there’s a session by coaching programme organisers RR Big Bash at the Cricket Nets (1 and 2) at the Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area from 6pm-7pm.
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Royals Meet and Greet. Come and meet your favorite Indian cricketing team Rajasthan Royals stars at the Aussie Park (5-Aside Football) Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area. DETAILS: 5pm-5.30pm
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Family Fitness by Haddins Fitness. Just because you are at the Expo 2020 doesn’t mean you have to let your daily workout fall by the wayside. Get fit with the family with an engaging, fun workout suitable for all ages here. DETAILS: Global Fitness Stage’s Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area, from 5-5.30pm.
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Check out Al Qatt Al Asiri and Tiles Painting at the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020. Want to learn an ancient art? Walk over to the Saudi Arabia Pavilion to learn all about the craft of pattern-painting. The educational, interactive and demonstrative workshop will showcase exactly why this colourful practice got into the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. DETAILS: 10am-1pm and 5.30pm-9.30pm
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Awakening of Al Wasl: The biggest 360-degree projection dome in the world comes to life in hues of purple and blue, red and orange, growing more vibrant as the sun sets and the night rolls in. DETAILS: 5.54pm-6.14pm.
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Power Trio: Sing along and introduce your kids to well-known singles by Bryan Adams, The Police, Oasis and others. DETAILS: Jubilee Stage, from 6pm-6.45pm.
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Ultimate Pizza Workshop by Bread Ahead Bakery and School Bread Ahead. Perfect your pizza-making skills at this masterclasses in dough making. DETAILS: Book an afternoon/evening course for Dh250 at +971 50 131 0278. 6pm-9pm at Mobility Zone.
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See the epic ‘Ousha & The Moon’ play out at Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020:Fantastic and nostalgic - tumble into the world of a 12-year-old girl’s dream. A place where the moon speaks and the threads of destiny are weaved. A look into the mind of a child born without speech, whose words would one day capture the heart of a nation. When: 6.35-6.50pm; 10.30-10.45pm
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Saudi Folklore Performance: each your children about Saudi Arabia by introducing them to its folklore. The Saudi Signature Performance Group will be putting on a vibrant dance representing various regions and Saudi folklores. They’ll be accompanied by traditional music, songs and chants. DETAILS: Saudi Arabia Pavilion, from 7pm-7.10pm; 7.40pm-7.50pm;8.20pm-8.30pm;9pm-9.10pm; 9.40-9.50pm
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Mr Scrap Returns: See Expo mascots Rashid and Latifa battle it out with arch-nemesis Mr. Scrap with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance. DETAILS: Al Wasl Stage, from 8.30-8.50pm.
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The Music of the Spheres: Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale dei Conservatori Italiani will perform music from famous blockbusters, composed by Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota to projections of satellite images taken from space. DETAILS: Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, from 8.30pm-9.30pm. | Above: Photo for illustrative purposes only.
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