The Dubai Expo 2020

In November 2013, the United Arab Emirates won the right to host the World Expo in 2020. For the first time the World Expo will be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, this announcement is a Huge opportunity for Dubai to further develop its economy, show the world the extent of its development and secure its future. In this article we will explain to you first of all what exactly is the universal expo, we will illustrate the importance of this event with the latest exhibitions their themes, Then we will see the advantages that the emirates can And the consequences of Expo 2020 in Dubai

What is "The Expo" (Exhibition)?

The Great Exhibitions are organized regularly throughout the world since the middle of the 19th century. They are a cultural economic and political mission. The international exhibitions take place every 5 years in different countries. On this occasion, the country concerned builds extraordinary pavilions that can transform the panorama of a city for years to come. In 1928 the International Exhibition Bureau was created. It sets the standards and defines whether the exhibition can be described as universal since 1931. 

Before its creation the international exhibition was rather based on the industrial cleanliness and national prestige, since the creation of the international exhibition bureau the subject Has turned to a discussion platform aimed at finding solutions to the global challenges of our time. Countries, companies, international organizations, civil society and NGOs are invited to participate by building their pavilions and organizing events. 

The hosting of an international exhibition is a strategic challenge for urban development (development of transport infrastructure, modernization of the city, introduction of innovative urban services and development of new economic and cultural activities.)

The last major universal exhibitions

- Expo 89 in Paris is the 10th world exhibition on the theme of "the French Revolution" at the March field and the Trocadero and it was during this event that the symbol of our country was born, the Eiffel Tower which was to be Dismantled at the end of the exhibition but which until today is still present and is the pride of our country. Each year thousands of tourists from all over the world travel to Paris in order to take a picture next to the Iron Lady. 

- Expo 98 in Lisbon had as its theme "Oceans a Heritage for the Future" the aim was to create a new neighborhood in Lisbon. During the year following the exhibition the district was closed, but all the buildings were converted into multipurpose halls, malls or casinos, many corporate offices, modern offices and apartments have been set up in one of the Lisbon's most exclusive neighborhoods. The reality is that today the neighborhood is too expensive for the inhabitants of Lisbon, many apartments are empty and due to lack of revenues, the neighborhood is abandoned ... according to Lisbon the area is brought To disappear if it is not taken in hand.

- Expo 2010 in Shanghai was on the theme of "Urbanism" and broke the record of visits because about 73 million people visited it (5.8% foreigners) this was the first universal exhibition taking place in a country emerge. A 3D version of the internet was installed, it was a great innovation in the world as well in the history of the universal exhibitions as in those of the 3D websites. This 3D site was an exact replica of the actual exhibition, the idea has so much more than the International Exhibition Bureau announced that this 3D replica system will be realized for future exhibitions. Despite this infatuation the negative point that was noted is that regarding the Shanghai environment to still efforts to do.

- Expo 2015 in Milan is therefore the most recent under the theme of nutrition "Feeding the planet, energy for life" 20 million visitors visited, including 1 million French. The subject focused on ensuring safe and sufficient food to feed the planet while respecting the environment. An inevitable subject today with the many scandals concerning the provenance of what to eat and especially the number of people who still do not eat to their hunger. 

Coming soon Paris will organize Expo 2025

The advantage and consequences of this event

- Economy 

For the KAUs the advantage of organizing the 2020 expo is enormous because the economic benefits are not negligible. According to the site "business trip" the head of strategy at expo 2020 Philippe Blanchard estimates that Dubai will generate nearly 17.7 billion euros with about 25 million visitors, 70% of whom will come from the " A theme that reflects the success of Dubai. More than 227,000 jobs will be created mainly in hotels, transport, catering and commercial services. With Expo 2020 Dubai hopes to secure its future in a sustainable way because being short of oil and tourism being closely linked to fashion phenomena, Dubai is looking for new ways to keep a stable economy and a development in perpetual growth. Let us not forget that in 2009 Dubai was going through a real estate crisis despite the money and big projects, the emirate remains fragile.

- Preparations / Development

The preparation of Expo 2020 is not done a few months in advance, on the contrary, for the last 5 years, the changes are already very marked in urban planning, the country system and the economy. 

For the last three years, construction in Dubai has accelerated considerably, with dozens of new skyscrapers emerging every year from the sand. The transport network has developed considerably with the construction of a tram that crosses the coast of the emirate and plans to extend the railway line to reach Abu Dhabi by train (Abu Dhabi is 1h30 from Dubai by car). 

For leisure activities, after skiing in the Emirates Mall, the parachute jump over the Palm Island and the Burj Khalifa (the highest tower in the world) it is an opera that opened its doors last year close to the Burj Khalifa, this opera house can accommodate up to 2000 people, it is not the craziest project but it is a project once again very westernized enough to attract foreign advantages in the Middle -One while feeling like home. An artificial island in front of Dubai's most upscale neighborhood has been created and will host a Ferris wheel under the London Eye model in London as well as a new mall (large shopping center) and many restaurants

The consequences of the event

The announcement of the 2020 expo in Dubai did not bring only good news at least not good for tourists with limited means ... Indeed between the year 2013-2014 property prices exploded in Dubai Mainly in the most sought-after areas such as Jumeirah Beach Residence (on the Dubai coast) this neighborhood has grown tremendously with many new luxury restaurants, cinema and mall but this has generated an increase of about 30% Of the price of apartment rentals in the space of one. But this increase did not affect housing as the prices of restaurants in the popular neighborhoods have also increased significantly with prices almost equivalent to restaurants in Paris (it remains more accessible than Paris but much more expensive than before) . This price increase was in all cases to be expected even without the expo 2020, but this was accentuated by the investment implemented by the Emirate. A new district is currently in development to receive the expo 2020 it is the district of Jebbel Ali with a new artificial island in the form of palm tree also. With the expo 2020 Dubai can hope to secure a prosperous future, according to some residents of Dubai the Sheikh of Dubai hopes to make Dubai "the city of the world" after the expo 2020. We meet in 2020 To see the fallout of this great event!