The legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai was back in the spotlight on Saturday morning as four pavilions from the world's fair re-opened to the public.
Expo City Dubai officially opened one year on from the start of the world's fair and guests were able to revisit their favorite attractions, including the Surreal water feature, as the repurposed site opened a new chapter.
About 50 Expo City Dubai staff and their families opened the Sustainability Entry Portal at 9am, welcoming the public to the city's latest district.
Although the first morning at Expo City Dubai did not come close to the hectic scenes of the world's fair itself, there was still a palpable buzz around the site as several eager visitors got there early to beat the heat.
Although most of the pavilions from the world’s fair are no longer open to visitors — several are completely gone — visitors are free to walk around the site.
The low-key nature of Expo City Dubai’s opening could not be further from the hustle and bustle of the world’s fair but that was exactly the point, according to Mr Douglas-Home.
Although Saturday morning was the official opening of Expo City Dubai, the site has been open in a reduced capacity to the public since the beginning of September.
Admission to Expo City Dubai is free but visitors can expect to pay Dh50 ($14) for entry to each pavilion, with a day pass for all attractions available for Dh120.
There were more than 200 food outlets during the six months of Expo, so visitors on Saturday morning had understandably fewer options.
Officials said the onsite restaurants on Saturday were Emirati outlet Al Fanar, Ecco Pizza and Pasta, and Grand Beirut, along with five food trucks.
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