The Global Village - 2009 Dubai

This New Year has plenty to offer at Global Village. Bringing a precious opportunity to witness one of the most spectacular international entertainment and cultural events this year, Dubai's Global Village has opened its doors on November 12, 2008 and will remain open for a total of 102 days( closes on February 21st, 2009) just after the end of the Dubai Shopping Festival. In addition it has other attractions to offer its projected 5 million visitors, such as around 40 fun fair rides, Venetian gondolas, rowing boats and a World Culture Stage.
Pavilions participating in the 2008-2009 season:
Asia & Sub continent

Pakistan India Nepal Afghanistan Iran
Far East

China Philippines Vietnam
Arabia

Bahrain YemenUAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Lebanon Jordan Syria PalestineEgypt Morocco
Africa

Rwanda SenegalEast & West Africa

Let's gear up to enjoy the flavors of the world in a single platform. Prepare yourself and your family to bask in the fun and cultural fiesta in the City of wonders in the coming days.
Guinness World Record Pavilion

This Pavilion is a novel concept to feature past world records and a venue to bring in world records in different categories. Try to break the record for the loudest scream, the fastest text message, or the longest coin spin.
Friends of Little Big Club Pavilion

A haven to delight your children, make them meet the much-loved characters of the Little Big Club including Barney, Thomas the Tank Engine, Bob the Builder, and Pingu.

Fun Fair

The Entertainment Fun Fair Area has a lot of exciting games and adventurous rides in store. The Luna Park is extremely popular among family audiences. A daily attraction is the fireworks display that lights-up the night sky at Global Village and there are occasional attractions like the Kite Festival. A big crowd-puller is the spectacular free-for-all Musical Fountain located in the heart of Global Village.
Entertainment and Activity Zone

The entertainment events will include the World Culture Stage, showcasing premiere entertainment from around the world. Featured on the lake will be the "Beach Adrenaline" Jet-Ski Show, which will provide nightly thrills with exciting stunts from a team of internationally awarded jet-ski champions. Additionally, a Lantern Festival (Festival of Lights) - an array of specially created Chinese lanterns - will beautify the entire park including the entrances and canal to create a wonderful festive ambience throughout the entire destination.
Dining

With restaurants, cafes and kiosks scattered all over the venue, Global Village is the perfect place to savour the many flavours of the world. With both international and locally renowned restaurants available, the Global Village Food Courts are a smorgasbord of global cuisine offering variety unlike anywhere else.
Location

The mega entertainment complex of the Global Village is located on the Emirates Road within the sprawling Dubailand. It is close to the residential development of Arabian Ranches on Exit 37. The Global Village is connected to all emirates of the UAE via an efficient road network. In addition to housing the pavilions of different countries, the Global Village accommodates restaurants, shuttle transport services and a massive parking area.
For more info about the events and shows, please call 04-3624114 or visit Global Village website http://www.globalvillage.ae/

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