Be there for free, fun-filled and family-friendly events across all seven emirates
Spectacular projection show on Burj Khalifa to mark the milestone countdown

Worldwide superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati artist and Expo 2020 Ambassador Hussain Al Jassmi will perform live for the UAE on 20 October 2019, kick-starting the One Year to Go countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai, the Worlds Greatest Show.

The whole country is welcome to participate in free, family- accommodating festivities in each emirate from 1700 to 2200, topped off by an eye-catching projection on Burj Khalifa, with a commencement moment at 2020 (8.20pm) that will mark the precise time the next World Expo is set to dispatch on 20 October 2020 for an unmissable 173-day festivity.

Carey and Al Jassmi will feature festivities in Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, where 7,500 guests will also observe a unique appearance by driving Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor.

Driven by the soul of one country, one festival, concurrent merriments for thousands more will happen over the other six emirates at Louvre Abu Dhabi, Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah, Ajman Museum, Umm Al Quwain Corniche, Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah Fort.

Each will include grassroots music and performing arts, top-notch food, graphic art, live streams of Dubais headline acts and the moment all will be waiting for the 2020 countdown on Burj Khalifa.

Organisers anticipate that tickets should be gobbled up quick and desire people to visit expo2020dubai.com/1YTG to discover more and to save a ticket for the Dubai celebration from 1500 today. Occasions in the other emirates are not ticketed and will be on a first-come premise.

Najeeb Mohammed Al-Ali, Executive Director, Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau, stated: As we praise a momentous achievement on the journey to Expo 2020, there is an ever-growing sense of excitement and togetherness throughout the UAE. This will be reflected in the seven One Year to Go events around the emirates, showcasing the inclusive and collaborative spirit of the UAE.

Across the nation, people of all ages and backgrounds will enjoy an evening of unparalleled entertainment and excitement. Were delighted to welcome two stellar musical acts to the Dubai stage with Mariah Carey and Hussain Al Jassmi. The seven celebrations will not only wow everyone, they will also serve as a glimpse into why Expo 2020 will be the Worlds Greatest Show.

Carey is one of the top rated musicians and songwriters of all time, with more than 200 million records sold. She has performed 18 US number one singles (17 of them are self-penned) more than any other female in history including We Belong Together, Hero and Fantasy, and her festive hit All I Want for Christmas is You has become one of the most popular songs of the holiday season globally. The multi-Grammy-winner is well known for efforts to help underprivileged children, receiving the Congressional Horizon Award for her youth-related charity work.

Sharjah-born star Al Jassmi is a top of the line Arabic-language artist, with songs including Boshret Kheir and Bawadaak. He is also known for his humanitarian work, regularly visiting refugee camps in the region, and was the first Arab artist welcomed to perform at the Vaticans annual Christmas charity concert in 2018, where he met with Pope Francis and passed on the UAEs values of tolerance between all people and religions.

Hussain Al Jassmi stated: This is a remarkable opportunity for everybody in the UAE to grandstand the country's soul of warmth, optimism and tolerance on the worldwide stage that Expo 2020 provides. As the UAE approaches its Golden Jubilee, I am pleased and regarded to play my part in indicating how far we have come in the past 50 years, as well as our limitless aspirations for the future.

From 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021, the eyes of the world will fall on the UAE as Expo 2020 Dubai unites 192 participating countries and millions of visitors from over the globe. Held under the theme Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, Expo 2020 will feature 60-plus live shows per day, more than 200 dining outlets, state-of-the-art technologies, A-list performers, unique cultural experiences, thought-provoking exhibits, stunning architecture and thus considerably more.

The biggest occasion ever staged in the Arab world, Expo 2020 additionally intends to leave behind a significant and enduring heritage for the UAE, the region and the planet exhibiting the intensity of collaboration and innovation as mankind endeavors to construct a brighter tomorrow together.