Tickets for Dubai Expo 2020 go on sale

Tickets for Expo 2020 Dubai have gone on sale with single adult entry priced at AED95 ($26).

After almost 10 years of planning, the opening ceremony will take place at Al Wasl Plaza, which features the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface, the event’s organizers said in a statement.

The entertainment lineup so far includes Oscar-winning A.R Rahman’s women’s ensemble the Firdaus Orchestra; Bollywood’s Sonam Kapoor; Emirati singer Ahlam; and the Russian Bolshoi. Sports fans will also have the opportunity to witness the world’s largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu lesson, get to grips with exciting football-based sport teqball and sign up to various fitness activities and events.

There will be up to 60 live events a day — including film nights, poetry readings and concerts.