The first day of the six-month expo gets under way. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Visitors enjoy a light show at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Light show at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
A view of Expo 2020 Dubai from the Garden in the Sky. Victor Besa / The National
Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to welcome millions of visitors over the next six months. Victor Besa / The National
Expo 2020 Dubai seen from the Garden in the Sky. Victor Besa / The National
People visit the Russia pavilion during the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai. AP
Performers dance during the opening ceremony of the Russian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The National
Afghanistan's flag flies alongside others at the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters
Al Wasl Dome at sunset at Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East's first World Fair. AP
The Water Feature at sunset at Expo 2020 Dubai, where millions of visitors will travel over the next six months. AP
People pass by the Spain pavilion during the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai. AP
Visitors enjoy the Expo 2020 Dubai Water Feature area. Victor Besa / The National.
Visitors at the Expo 2020 Water Feature area, on the first day of the world fair. Victor Besa / The National
Wearing traditional costume, Keren Tang poses in front of the China pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
The Expo Explorer ride passes the China pavilion, which takes its inspiration from a Chinese lantern. Victor Besa / The National
Visitors to the Switzerland pavilion take shade under umbrellas while waiting in line. Victor Besa / The National
Visitors at the Belarus pavilion area. Victor Besa / The National
The UAE's Al Fursan aerobatics team perform on the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Kazakhstani women in traditional costume pose for a picture at the expo. AFP
A visitor in the Pakistan pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A guest receives her stamp at the China pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The spectacular UAE pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Visitors explore the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Visitors at the Pakistan pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Green lights come off the floor and the ceiling in the Pakistan pavilion to do with the Billion trees project on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The United Kingdom pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The beauty of imaging. The anthropomorphic installation 'The Beauty of Imaging' is a fascinating example of art and life sciences marriage. The giant, 4 metres high and composed of 82 screens divided into 225 high-resolution LED tiles, pays homage with its iconic figure to the most famous artistic expressions, from classical sculpture to the genius of Michelangelo, up to Picasso's reworking of forms. Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A life-size model of MichelangeloÕs David. Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid visits Expo 2020 Dubai on Day One. All photos: @HHShkMohd / Twitter
Anatomic clock. Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People interact with wandering robots on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak with Jeoungyeol Yu, Commissioner General of the Korea Pavilion, President and CEO of KOTRA at the official opening of the Korea pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The official opening of the Korea pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Thani Al Zeyoudi the Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the official opening of the Korea pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak at the official opening of the Korea pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirati traditional musicians greet visitors upon arrival. EPA
From the moment the doors opened at 10am on Friday, crowds have flocked to the world’s fair. EPA
Zeleros premieres its hyperloop vehicle during a media tour of the Spain Pavilion. AP Photo
Qataris take part in a traditional sword dance at the opening of the Qatar Pavilion. AP Photo
A visitor takes a selfie with a wandering robot. AP Photo
Visitors can choose from a vast selection of gifts at the souvenir shop. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The official shop is stocked with souvenirs. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Flag-waving visitors arrive at the international event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People eager to get a glimpse of the 'world's greatest show' arrive bright and early on Friday morning. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Nitin Nishant takes a selfie in front of the Expo map. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Jaber, with his children Theyab, 6, and Shasna, 7, scans their tickets. 'We are looking forward to seeing the UAE pavilion, its our home country,' he said. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Filipino singers jump for joy as the doors to the world's fair finally open to the public. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Designated staff are on hand to help navigate visitors around the sprawling site. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The first day of the six-month expo gets under way. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Visitors enjoy a light show at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Light show at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
A view of Expo 2020 Dubai from the Garden in the Sky. Victor Besa / The National
Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to welcome millions of visitors over the next six months. Victor Besa / The National
Expo 2020 Dubai seen from the Garden in the Sky. Victor Besa / The National
People visit the Russia pavilion during the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai. AP
Performers dance during the opening ceremony of the Russian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The National
Afghanistan's flag flies alongside others at the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters
Al Wasl Dome at sunset at Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East's first World Fair. AP
The Water Feature at sunset at Expo 2020 Dubai, where millions of visitors will travel over the next six months. AP
People pass by the Spain pavilion during the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai. AP
Visitors enjoy the Expo 2020 Dubai Water Feature area. Victor Besa / The National.
Visitors at the Expo 2020 Water Feature area, on the first day of the world fair. Victor Besa / The National
Wearing traditional costume, Keren Tang poses in front of the China pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
The Expo Explorer ride passes the China pavilion, which takes its inspiration from a Chinese lantern. Victor Besa / The National
Visitors to the Switzerland pavilion take shade under umbrellas while waiting in line. Victor Besa / The National
Visitors at the Belarus pavilion area. Victor Besa / The National
The UAE's Al Fursan aerobatics team perform on the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Kazakhstani women in traditional costume pose for a picture at the expo. AFP
A visitor in the Pakistan pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A guest receives her stamp at the China pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The spectacular UAE pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Visitors explore the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Visitors at the Pakistan pavilion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Green lights come off the floor and the ceiling in the Pakistan pavilion to do with the Billion trees project on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The United Kingdom pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International Colours Parade on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The beauty of imaging. The anthropomorphic installation 'The Beauty of Imaging' is a fascinating example of art and life sciences marriage. The giant, 4 metres high and composed of 82 screens divided into 225 high-resolution LED tiles, pays homage with its iconic figure to the most famous artistic expressions, from classical sculpture to the genius of Michelangelo, up to Picasso's reworking of forms. Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A life-size model of MichelangeloÕs David. Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid visits Expo 2020 Dubai on Day One. All photos: @HHShkMohd / Twitter
Anatomic clock. Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Inside the Italy pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People interact with wandering robots on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak with Jeoungyeol Yu, Commissioner General of the Korea Pavilion, President and CEO of KOTRA at the official opening of the Korea pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The official opening of the Korea pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Thani Al Zeyoudi the Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the official opening of the Korea pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak at the official opening of the Korea pavilion on the first day of Expo 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirati traditional musicians greet visitors upon arrival. EPA
From the moment the doors opened at 10am on Friday, crowds have flocked to the world’s fair. EPA
Zeleros premieres its hyperloop vehicle during a media tour of the Spain Pavilion. AP Photo
Qataris take part in a traditional sword dance at the opening of the Qatar Pavilion. AP Photo
A visitor takes a selfie with a wandering robot. AP Photo
Visitors can choose from a vast selection of gifts at the souvenir shop. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The official shop is stocked with souvenirs. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Flag-waving visitors arrive at the international event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People eager to get a glimpse of the 'world's greatest show' arrive bright and early on Friday morning. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Nitin Nishant takes a selfie in front of the Expo map. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Jaber, with his children Theyab, 6, and Shasna, 7, scans their tickets. 'We are looking forward to seeing the UAE pavilion, its our home country,' he said. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Filipino singers jump for joy as the doors to the world's fair finally open to the public. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Designated staff are on hand to help navigate visitors around the sprawling site. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The first day of the six-month expo gets under way. Chris Whiteoak / The National
