The park will run for 159 days until April 6, 2019, Khaleej Times reports.
Residents and tourists in Dubai can head to Global Village from tomorrow as it opens its doors for the 23rd season.
Global Village is located a short drive away from our latest development, Easy18 which offers quality living at an affordable price. A stone’s throw away from the best Dubai has to offer, residents will have quick access to the top schools and entertainment venues including the following:
Dubai Autodrome
Dubai Festival City
Dubai Frame
Dubai Garden Glow
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Outlet Mall
Dubai Safari Park
IMG Worlds of Adventure
Major landmarks are currently in development in this part of Dubai as well including the world’s next tallest tower and largest shopping mall, Cityland mall, Dubai Library, Dubai Museum of the Future and many other.
With a ticket priced at just Dh15, residents can enjoy the diversity across 27 pavilions representing 78 countries. Global Village will showcase the heritage of countries including the UAE, Saudi, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Europe, Americas, Bosnia & Balkans, Thailand, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine, Afghanistan, Syria, Russia, Japan, Far East, China, Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey Iran, Yemen, Kuwait. There will also be an Al Sanaa pavilion run by the Ministry of Human Development along with Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation pavilion.
You can keep a tab on the free events and concerts to be held in Global Village on their official website.
The “Wheel of the World” has been redesigned to feature a huge 50-meter LED screen for live scenes, shows and views of Dubai.
Global Village FAQs
> When does Global Village open? How long will it last?
Global Village Season 23 opens on Tuesday, October 30, and will run for 159 days until April 6, 2019.
> What’s new in this edition?
Wheel of the World – 60-metre high with 50-metre LED scren
Floating market, featuring popular street food
Musical dancing fountain with fire shows
Kids’ theatre
8 new bridges that replicate the world’s most famous architectural icons
Bigger ‘Live our Heritage’ pavilion showcasing the best Emirati culture and craftmanship
Circus show at Carnaval with 20+ international circus performers and a ringmaster
New Superloop stunt show featuring 30+ stuntmen
A series of 23 concerts and live gigs on all Fridays
> What will be on offer?
27 new pavilions representing 78 cultures/ countries
20,000+ cultural and entertainment shows
3,500+ retail outlets
12 retails shops in the World Avenue
60+ rides
150 F&B outlets
100 interactive video games
30+ rides for children and families
100 professional performers selected from an audition of 3,000 performers from around the world, including the UAE, London, Ukraine, Colombia, India and China
> What are the timings of the park?
Saturday-Wednesday: 4pm – 12 midnight
Thursdays, Fridays and public holidays: 4pm – 1am
Mondays: Are dedicated to families and women only
> How much do the tickets cost?
Dh15: entry ticket (inclusive of VAT)
Free entry: Children under 3 years old; People of Determination (with one companion); senior citizens above 65:
> How to get there by bus?
There are four RTA bus routes to Global Village:
Route 102 from Rashidiya Metro Station
Route 103 from the Union Metro station
Route 104 from Al Ghubaiba Station
Route 106 from Mall of the Emirates Station
> Did you know?
Global Village began as a number of kiosks in 1996 located on the Creek Side opposite to Dubai Municipality. Then, it moved to t Oud Metha Area near Wafi City for five years before having its current location in DubaiLand
Also, did you know that Global Village achieved an impressive 9/10 score on the Happiness Index last season?