Photos: How the world came together at Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai is experiencing a record rush of visitors with only four days left before the world’s biggest fair – that has gathered 192 nations and institutions under one roof in the past six months – closes its doors to the public on March 31. Above, students from Al Mawakeb Al Khawaneej school, Dubai, perform during Expo Young Stars at Al Wasl.

Residents, tourists, first-time and repeat visitors are all heading to the Expo site to enjoy, explore and keep lasting memories of the “world’s greatest show”.

Musical performance during the UAE Scout Association march at Mangrove Avenue in the Sustainability District. Gates will shut at 3 am on Friday after the closing ceremony late on Thursday, which officials have promised will be mesmerising.

Students celebrate their graduation at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Namibia bespoke parade on Ghaf Avenue, Expo 2020 Dubai.

ABCD Dance Studio performs during Expo Young Stars at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Middle Eastern performance in Sustainability District, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Visitors at the Syrian pavilion look at wooden slabs painted by Syrians who had left home but came together again from around the world to contribute to the Syrian Expo pavilion.

Visitors outside the UAE Pavilion.

Emirati welcome group perform during the Sustainability Portal opening, Expo 2020 Dubai.

A.R. Rahman performs at Jubilee Stage, Expo 2020 Dubai. The Oscar-winning composer and singer A R Rahman, who has been wowing Expo 2020 Dubai visitors with his all-female Firdaus Orchestra and solo concerts, took to the Jubilee Stage one last time on Thursday, before the world's fair closes on March 31.

Dulce Compania roving performance on Ghaf Avenue.

Roving performance ‘Remue Ménage’ on Ghaf Avenue.

Visitors at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Mugenkyo roving performance on Ghaf Avenue.

Bolivian intercontinental band Poopo parade on Ghaf Avenue, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Visitors at Expo 2020 in Dubai.