DUBAI: The Dubai Expo site will open to visitors this week, offering a glimpse into some of the attractions at the legacy site of Expo 2020 Dubai before a full launch in October.

Ahead of Expo City Dubai’s official opening on Oct. 1, two major pavilions – Mobility (Alif) and Sustainability (Terra) - will be open to the public on Sept. 1, according to an Expo statement.  

Garden in the Sky, a 55-meter-high rotating observation tower that offers 360-degree views, will also open on Sept. 1, with tickets priced at around $8 for adults.

Meanwhile, the attraction will be free of charge for people with disabilities and children aged five and under. Other entertainment facilities will be free of charge for children aged 12 and below and people with disabilities.

“Terra will encourage visitors to re-evaluate their relationship with the environment through an immersive journey through ocean and forest, while Alif will transport explorers through time and across new horizons to discover how mobility has driven human progress throughout history,” the Expo statement read.

Other Expo 2020 attractions including Al Wasl Plaza, a water feature, the Women’s Pavilion, the Vision Pavilion will open in October.

The Opportunity Pavilion will be transformed into the Expo 2020 Dubai Museum, a new addition highlighting the history and impact of World Expos and celebrating the success of Expo 2020 Dubai, the Expo statement said.

While entry to the new city will be free, visitors can access the pavilions with tickets priced at $15 per person.

It was earlier announced that Expo 2020 site would be transformed into a smart car-free city following the fair’s closure in March 2021. The new city will be home to major companies and residents.