EXPO 2020 Dubai Official Product. Long after the curtains close, relive Al Wasl Opera's story in this limited-edition Emirati-designed book. AL Wasl Opera brings together more than 100 artists and musicians, plus a production team of 70 professionals. AL Wasl - which means 'the connection' in Arabic and is the old name for Dubai, tells the story of the UAE as a connector between civilizations and shares the UAE's innovative spirit. Al Wasl Opera celebrates the power of the human spirit and how we can inspire boundless possibilities when we come together to remember what unites us. Evoking a sense of reverence, it highlights the beauty of shared connections, truth, and hope.