If you missed Expo 2020 (or just want to revisit the magic) this month’s International Museum Day weekend offers the perfect excuse to head back to Expo City Dubai. On 17 and 18 May, entry to the Expo 2020 Museum and the Garden in the Sky is completely free, inviting visitors of all ages to reconnect with one of the UAE’s most ambitious cultural moments.
Located in the heart of Expo City, the museum walks you through Dubai’s successful bid to host the first World Expo in the Middle East, the challenges of creating a global mega-event during a pandemic, and the unforgettable highlights that unfolded across those six months.
For an elevated view -literally – step onto the Garden in the Sky, a 55-metre-high rotating platform that offers panoramic vistas across the entire Expo site.
But the real gem for ethical explorers is the AED 25 attraction pass, which grants you all-day access to three of Expo’s most forward-thinking pavilions: Terra (the Sustainability Pavilion), Alif (Mobility), and Vision (dedicated to the UAE’s founding story and values).
With immersive exhibits, climate-conscious messaging, and plenty of food for thought, it’s an inspiring way to spend a day – and a steal, given the scope.
For those raising curious kids or simply craving stimulation that isn’t tied to a shopping mall, this weekend at Expo City hits all the right notes: educational, affordable, outdoorsy, and reflective.
Tickets go on sale online from 14 May or can be purchased at the venue during the weekend.
