3-day holiday in the UAE: Top events at Expo 2020 Dubai-News

The UAE and many other Islamic countries celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Rabi Al-Awwal 12 (the third month of the Islamic calendar). To commemorate the Prophet’s birthday, both public and private sectors in the UAE have holidays.

On Sunday, the UAE announced Thursday, October 21 as A holiday commemorating the birthday of the Prophet. With Expo 2020 Dubai in full swing in the UAE, what better time for people to explore this mega event than the upcoming three-day weekend?

Residents can even make the most of their visits through the October pass promotion, allowing guests unlimited access for the entire month for only Dh95. The pass also provides 10 “smart queue” bookings per day for participating exhibition halls and attractions, so you don’t need to queue long.

Here is what you can look forward to exploring at the big fairs over the long weekend:

>> Thursday, October 21, 2021:

• At 10.15 am, a unique cultural event will be held in Al Wasl Square to celebrate the National Day of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

• The Women’s Pavilion will showcase inspirational stories of women from the Arab and Muslim worlds who are leading the way in astronomy, space and mobility in different parts of the Arab and Islamic world. The event will be held from 11 am to 1 pm.

• Every day, the “Colors of the World” parade will welcome all countries to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai and bring unique cultural integration experience to the audience. The parade is a vibrant, colorful and touching celebration. Performers and musicians gather together to exude vitality and bring joy to visitors during the day.

• The Chilean pop artist “Flangr” developed the music of space sounds encoded by the Observatory ALMA from the Orion Nebula, and will perform a musical performance on the Jubilee stage from 3 pm to 3.40 pm.

• The famous Pakistani singer Ali Azmat and his band Junoon will perform on the Jubilee stage from 8pm to 9.30pm to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pakistan-UAE brotherhood.

• The Dubai Millennium Amphitheater will host a magical encounter created by local and international artists, breaking down the barriers between music genres and cultures through mashups and collaborations with original artists. The evening music event will be held from 9.30pm to 11.30pm.

• Panamanian jazz lady Idania Dauman and 2018 Latin American icon champion Margarita Henriques will bring another wonderful performance. The main performance will be performed by Los Rabanes, Panama’s best rock band and Latin Grammy Award winner.

Friday, October 22, 2021:

• The Vienna Schönbrunn Orchestra, an internationally renowned Viennese Chamber Orchestra that transforms the enchanting era of the Vienna Empire into music, will perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheater from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

• Experience the fun and excitement of specially commissioned performances from Saudi Arabia, combining music, songs, puppets, audience participation and digital screen content. From 5 pm to 8:30 pm, the earth stage will bring a dazzling cultural and entertainment experience for the whole family.

• Sami Yusuf’s “Beyond the Stars” performance at Al Wasl Plaza will be a spectacular international show. He will work with master musicians from all over the world in an unprecedented visionary production.

• From 8pm to 11pm, immerse yourself in the world of classic and contemporary operas based on electronic music. The President and/or Head of State of Lithuania and a business delegation will attend.

• Six different regions of Pakistan will present a music night full of instrumental and vocal melodies on the earth stage from 9.30pm to 10pm.

Saturday, October 23, 2021:

• Visitors to Expo 2020 will enjoy fascinating Moroccan dance and music on the earth stage from 2pm to 2:30pm.

• From 6pm to 8pm, the Dubai Millennium Amphitheater will host a unique classical music and dance event that evokes the vision and evolution of the European Union. The 70-minute performance includes works by great composers Vivaldi, Bach, Paganini, Schubert and Beethoven.

• Firdaus Orchestra is a pioneering women’s orchestra developed specifically for the 2020 Dubai Expo. The composer will open a new musical path with female musicians in the Arab world. The members will be guided by AR Rahman and will perform at major events and celebrations during the 2020 Dubai Expo. They will perform on the Jubilee stage from 7pm to 8pm.

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Wahid Abbas