Dubai is considered the front-runner in the bid for the next World Expo to happen in 2020 as it was considered the top 4 venues. Governments, firms, and individuals eye this Expo as an opportunity to increase revenues in the property market as well as the tourism market. The expo will help the already ‘booming’ economy of Dubai, and might help the country in achieving long-term goals such as increased standard of living.
The Expo, if won, will be staged in the United Arab Emirates with the most luxury and attention to detail provided. The master plan on how the UAE wants to achieve this is already provided; it displays beautiful architecture and is a major stand out in terms of appeal.
However, there are some issues Dubai will have to face as it decides to hold the Expo. If it wins, millions from around the world will come to the Expo, a lot of these people will be foreigners that don’t understand the UAE’s strict Islamic laws. For example, there are serious consequences to consuming alcohol in public. Moreover, the UAE also has strict laws against the consumption of drugs. In any case, Dubai, if they win the bid, will be a very successful and financially powerful city.