Mariah Carey, Hussain Al Jassmi to kickstart Expo 2020 celebrations

Monday, 7 October 2019 11:04

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Global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati artist Hussain Al Jassmi will kickstart celebrations to mark one year until Expo 2020 Dubai.

They'll be joined by Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor, and favourites DJ Bliss, Abri and the Funk Radius and Khalifa.

The concert will take place at Burj Park in Downtown Dubai on Sunday, October 20, between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm, and the big countdown scheduled for 8.20 pm

The public can register here after 3:00 pm today for free access to the musical extravaganza.

Organisers have also lined up a special ‘1 Year To Go’ stage show and the 20:20 countdown with a fireworks display.

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