Expo City Dubai; the Green Zone will be open to the public, subject to them applying for and receiving a day pass

As it prepares to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC), also known as COP28 UAE, Expo City Dubai is anticipating its biggest event since the World Expo two years ago, with 70,000 certified attendees and 50,000 daily visitors. Activations and displays will take place on the sidelines of COP28 through Expo City Dubai's exclusive Green Zone, allowing the UAE public to participate in the event. Expo City Dubai is scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 12.

A day permit must be applied for and obtained through the cop28.com website in order for the public to enter the Green Zone during COP28. The Blue Zone is reserved only for UNFCCC delegates who have been granted accreditation.

COP28's Green Zone will have a varied schedule, including seminars, discussions, a themed musical, and a start-up hub. It is aimed at those who are interested in sustainability-related enterprises or in general activities focused on climate change.

Events in the Green Zone geared towards the UAE and the larger business community will include the opening of the Expo City Dubai Pavilion, which is specifically for COP28.

The "Expo Live Climate Start-ups in Action" series, which will take place at the Expo City Pavilion from December 8–10, will showcase 19 global start-ups and entrepreneurs, three of whom are from the Middle East and North Africa, who have "demonstrated the creativity and innovation to address climate change," according to the organisers.

These companies provide solutions for a variety of issues, including food security, wildlife protection, carbon credit unlocking, and alternative waste management.