UAE residents celebrate after Expo 2020 win

Emirati's take to the street to celebrate in the Jumeirah district of Dubai, after the Emirati city was chosen to host the World Expo 2020. The Gulf city state beat Russia's Ekaterinberg in the final round of voting to clinch a prestigious event credited with delivering a huge boost to tourism and business for its host city. (AFP)

Emirati's take to the street to celebrate on November 27, 2013, after Dubai was chosen to host the World Expo 2020. (AFP)

Poeple celebrate Expo 2020 on Ajman corniche. Photo by Osama Abughanim

Photo by Osama Abughanim

Photo by Osama Abughanim

Photo by Osama Abughanim

Photo by Osama Abughanim

Fireworks illuminate the sky around Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, after the Emirati city was chosen to host the World Expo 2020. (AFP)

Pic by Ashok

Pic by Ashok

Pic by Ashok

Photo by Patrick Castillo

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