In 169 years, this is the first time that a World Expo will take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Expo 2020, which will also be the first World Expo hosted by an Arab nation, will run between 1 October 2021 and 31 March 2022 in Dubai.
With so much to see and do during Expo 2020, you’ll need a comfortable, accessible place to rest your head each night. Rove Hotels is giving visitors a front-row seat for all the action at the perfectly positioned and aptly named Rove Expo 2020 hotel. As the only on-site hotel at the expo, Rove Expo 2020 is offering guests modern, urban interiors and friendly vibes, designed with Expo visitors in mind – right in the centre of Expo’s incredible once-in-a-lifetime experiences and events.
The hotel features 312 stylish rooms and 19 suites, as well as a rooftop swimming pool and sundeck overlooking Al Wasl Plaza. Rovers (Rove Hotel guests) will also have access to the lifestyle brand’s signature neighbourhood F&B hangout, The Daily, a grab-and-go Rove Café and The Bar, as well as sustainable in-room amenities, co-working spaces and a 24-hour gym.
The Expo hotel has a funky and modern aesthetic throughout, with clean lines, artistic functionality, cool comfort and a trendy interior fitted out with quirky local art and contemporary finishes.
In the spirit of Expo’s themes of sustainability and creating a better future, Rove’s continued commitments to saving energy, wasting less and re-using more is a perfect match. Rove uses the latest technologies in energy efficiency with increased solar panelling, whilst operating with the leading Artificial Intelligence in food waste solutions and so much more all in line with their strong focus on sustainability.
Additionally, Rove Expo 2020 will remain as a permanent modern hospitality offering at District 2020, which will evolve into a smart human-centric community and curated innovation system, as the long-term legacy of Expo 2020.
If after your time in Expo 2020, you want to spend some more time discovering everything Dubai has to offer, Rove has 8 more locations peppered across the city. Wherever you want to go, there is a Rove nearby!
How to Get Around
With easy access to the main square and Expo’s 191 country pavilions, you’ll have the best seats in the house when you stay at Rove Expo 2020. Even if you feel like venturing further afield, the Expo’s dedicated metro station is close by linking you to The Dubai Marina, JBR beach, The Dubai Mall and beyond.
You can arrive at Rove Expo 2020 through the Mobility Arrival Plaza and the Dubai Metro Arrival Plaza, depending on which transport method you’ll be using. The following transport options will be available:
- Mobility Arrival Plaza
- Expo Rider Shuttle
- Coach
- Self-Drive
- Taxi/Uber/Careem
- Dubai Metro Arrival Plaza (Applicable only to those arriving via Dubai Metro)
Additionally, the Expo 2020 site is close to the Al Maktoum International Airport and within easy reach from Dubai International Airport (DXB), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminals.
Regardless of your entry point, you will need to head to the Rove Expo 2020 hotel kiosk and cruise through a quick security check.
Expo 2020 Dubai Experiences
There is something to get excited about and participate in every day, including 60+ daily shows, 190+ country pavilions, 200+ restaurants and weekly themes with programmes addressing global challenges.
Choose from the following unique expo experiences:
Theme Weeks: Each week of the expo will be dedicated to a specific theme linked to different global challenges and opportunities. From climate, connectivity, inclusivity and tolerance, to space exploration, food and agriculture sustainability and development, and the future of human health, you can exchange inspiring perspectives aimed at creating a better world for all.
Entertainment: Celebrate global cultural diversity in the form of art, music and theatre and be entertained like never before in your life. From world-famous performances, poetry slams, pop-up theatres, music concerts, street festivals and parades to opera, robot orchestras, dance routines, art installations, VR spectacles, digital designs and fashion shows, all your senses are sure to be heightened.
Innovation and Technology: Explore how countries from around the globe are using technology innovations to change peoples lives in terms of opportunity, mobility, and sustainability.
Food and Livelihoods: Variety is the spice of life, they say, and that is just what you’ll find with all the culinary experiences from all over the world on show at the expo. Discover flavours, food sustainability practices and even technology innovations that change the way we source, prepare and serve food.
Architecture: Discover some of the world’s most inspiring architecture like buildings that resemble flocks of birds, and structures that move, tilt and change shape, produce oxygen, generate electricity, and even sustain a microclimate.
Business and Entrepreneurship: Connect with global innovators and participate in investment forums, investor pitching conferences, inspiring addresses, and benefit from many other unique global business opportunities.
Education Programmes: Learn from students and teachers from across the globe and experience exciting educational events showcasing different cultures, environments and technology innovations that inspire a global culture of learning.
Book your room with Rove Hotels to enjoy Expo 2020 in comfort and style!
