'Two months in, these numbers are a testament to the hard work of everyone involved in Expo, from the hosting of spectacular events that make people want to visit again and again, to the bringing together of global changemakers on a powerful platform for action and collaboration, and - crucially - to our robust Covid-19 measures, which allow us to accommodate such large numbers in a safe, reassuring manner.' Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said, 'We are delighted with the figures, and that so many people chose to celebrate such a momentous occasion, the UAE's 50th National Day, with us here at Expo 2020 Dubai. Proving that one day isn't enough to experience everything Expo 2020 Dubai has to offer, six out of 10 visitors (57 per cent) now hold an Expo Season Pass, with the number of repeat visitors in the first two months reaching 1.2 million. Expo 2020 Dubai has seen 5,663,960 visits up to December 5, since it first opened on October 1, with recent figures buoyed by the UAE's Golden Jubilee festivities and a raft of spectacular sport, music and cultural performances.ĭuring October and November, a total of 5,383 government leaders, including presidents, heads of state, prime ministers and ministers, have graced the Expo site to speak at official events or celebrate their nation's Expo National Day, with Expo hosting a total of 10,461 events in just the first two months.ĭuring his visit last week, French President Emmanuel Macron, congratulated Expo 2020 Dubai for 'organising this exhibition and making it a success'.