Expo City Dubai (Al Wasl Plaza and Surreal)
- Wheelchair accessible
The former Expo 2020 site, now a small city with free entry. Its centrepiece, the Al Wasl Plaza dome, is open around the clock, and the Surreal water, fire and music show is free from 10:00 to 22:00.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Al Wasl PlazaAccess to the plaza and its dome, open 24 hours. |
Free |
| Surreal water featureWatching the Surreal water, fire and music show, 10:00–22:00. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 00:00–23:59 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Best time to visit
- Early morning to avoid crowds, or evening for the Al Wasl Plaza light shows from 18:00.
- Busiest times
- Evenings with concerts or events.
What to see
- Al Wasl Plaza: a 67.5 m steel trellis dome, free and open 24 hours
- Free evening projection shows at Al Wasl Plaza
- Surreal: water, fire and music show, free, 10:00–22:00
- Terra and Vision pavilions nearby (paid)
- Own metro stop and free parking
How to get there
- Metro
- Red Line to EXPO 2020 station, in the heart of Expo City Dubai.
- Taxi
- About 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai and 15 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport, via Expo Road (E77).
- Parking
- Free for all visitors.
Open the location of Expo City Dubai (Al Wasl Plaza and Surreal) in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Tips for your visit
- There is no fee to enter Expo City Dubai.
- Several attractions are paid; Visit Dubai says most start at AED 50, waived for children aged 12 and under and people of determination.
- Surreal may close to the public during private events.
- The site is car-free inside; use e-bikes, scooters or taxi buggies to get around.
- Parking is free, with spaces for people of determination near the entrances.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Expo City Dubai tags Al Wasl Plaza and Surreal as accessible and family friendly, and provides parking for people of determination close to the main entrances.
Questions and answers
Is Expo City Dubai free to enter?
Yes. There is no entrance fee; some attractions inside are paid.
What are the Al Wasl Plaza opening hours?
Expo City Dubai lists the plaza as open 00:00–23:59 every day, with free entry.
How do I get to Expo City Dubai?
Take the Red Line to EXPO 2020 station. By car it is about 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai, and parking is free.
When does Surreal run?
Daily from 10:00 to 22:00, free, unless a private event closes it.
Where this information comes from
Official website: expocitydubai.com
- Al Wasl Plaza, free: expocitydubai.com, checked
- Surreal, free: expocitydubai.com, checked
- Al Wasl Plaza: 24-hour opening, free, dome height, projection surface, ceremonies, accessible tag: expocitydubai.com
- Surreal: hours, free, private-event closures, designers: expocitydubai.com
- Metro, taxi, driving time, free parking, bus stop: expocitydubai.com
- Expo 2020 figures, reopening date, no entrance fee, AED 50 attraction price, light shows from 6pm: visitdubai.com
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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