Global Village (Dubai)
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| elevation = {{convert|17,200,000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
| publictransit = Dubai RTA bus {{rint|Bus}} Global Village
{{rint|Metro}} DIP Dubai Metro (20km Dubai RTA bus {{rint|Bus}})
| parking = 20,000+ parking slots
| owner = Government of Dubai
| operator = Ahmad Hussain Bin Essa
| designation = CEO
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| capacity = 40,000 visitors per day
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Global Village is a cultural destination in the city of Dubai. It has different pavilions to showcase the culture and traditions of each country across the Globe. It is also a festive carnival where different restaurants and places are located too. Global Village is a place where people can look at the culture of different countries and regions.
Many international artists such as Jason Derulo, Liam Payne, Now United, Shahrukh Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Samira Said, Elissa, Neha Kakkar, Guru Randhawa, Atif Aslam etc. have performed here.{{Cite web|url=https://gulfbusiness.com/pics-dubais-global-village-receives-record-seven-million-visitors/|title=In pics: Dubai's Global Village receives 'record' seven million visitors|date=2019-04-15|website=Gulf Business|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-13|archive-date=22 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922205120/https://gulfbusiness.com/pics-dubais-global-village-receives-record-seven-million-visitors/|url-status=live}}
History
Global Village started out in the form of a number of kiosks in January 1997 located on the Creek Side opposite to Dubai Municipality. It then later shifted to the Oud Metha Area near Wafi City for 5 years. Today, Global Village has 6 million visitors at its current location on exit of Sheikh Zayed Exit 37 in Wadi Al Safa 4.{{Cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/guides/going-out/your-ultimate-guide-to-dubai-s-global-village-1.1924826|title=Your ultimate guide to Dubai's Global Village|last=Zaki|first=Yousra|date=29 October 2018|work=Gulf News|access-date=6 November 2018|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412190609/https://gulfnews.com/guides/going-out/your-ultimate-guide-to-dubai-s-global-village-1.1924826|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Global |first=Village |title=Official Global Village Website |url=https://www.globalvillage.ae/plan-your-visit/getting-here/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920013940/https://www.globalvillage.ae/plan-your-visit/getting-here/ |archive-date=20 September 2020 |access-date=6 November 2018 |website=Global Village Dubai}}
Sections
There are four main sections in the Village. These sections consist of events and concerts, carnivals, food, and shopping. The food aisle will have food from all over the world. Concerts, carnivals, and shopping are the same.
Pavilions
Dubai Global Village includes pavilions, decorated in style of different countries and cultures.{{Cite web |title=All Pavilions {{!}} Global Village |url=https://www.globalvillage.ae/en/popular-pavilions |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=www.globalvillage.ae}}
List of countries at Global Village:
- {{Flagicon|Afghanistan}} Afghanistan
- {{Flagicon|Bahrain}} Bahrain
- {{Flagicon|Bangladesh}} Bangladesh
- {{Flagicon|China}} China
- {{Flagicon|Egypt}} Egypt
- {{Flagicon|India}} India
- {{Flagicon|Iran}} Iran
- {{Flagicon|Iraq}} Iraq
- {{Flagicon|Japan}} Japan
- {{Flagicon|Kuwait}} Kuwait
- {{Flagicon|Lebanon}} Lebanon
- {{Flagicon|Morocco}} Morocco
- {{Flagicon|Oman}} Oman
- {{Flagicon|Pakistan}} Pakistan
- {{Flagicon|Palestine}} Palestine
- {{Flagicon|Qatar}} Qatar
- {{Flagicon|Russia}} Russia
- {{Flagicon|Saudi Arabia}} Saudi Arabia
- {{Flagicon|South Korea}} South Korea
- {{Flagicon|Sri Lanka}} Sri Lanka
- {{Flagicon|Syria}} Syria
- {{Flagicon|Thailand}} Thailand
- {{Flagicon|Turkey}} Turkey
- {{Flagicon|UAE}} United Arab Emirates
- {{Flagicon|Yemen}} Yemen
Continents:
Other pavilions:
- EgyptAir Flight 804 pavilion
- Khalifa Foundation
Parking
Dubai Global Village has one of the largest capacity parking in Dubai with a total capacity of 18300 vehicles. The parking is divided into two main categories. One is general parking which is free of cost while the other is paid parking known as VIP Parking. There is valet parking available as well. The parking has a free train and shuttle bus to and from the park.
Facts and figures
2018 Session
The 23rd session of Dubai Global village started on 30 October 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.guide2dubai.com/News/Latest-News/global-village-dates-vip-packs-announced|title=23rd season of Dubai Global Village - dates and VIP Packs announced|website=www.guide2dubai.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-06|archive-date=17 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517222621/https://www.guide2dubai.com/News/Latest-News/global-village-dates-vip-packs-announced|url-status=dead}} This season remained open until 13 April 2019. Over 90 countries and 27 pavilion are established in this season. Overall, 23 concerts will be held during this season.{{Cite news|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1396341/travel|title=Dubai's Global Village unveils new season|date=2018-10-30|work=Arab News|access-date=2018-11-06|language=en|archive-date=14 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814051154/http://www.arabnews.com/node/1396341/travel|url-status=live}}
2019 Session
The 24th session started on 29 October 2019.{{cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-global-village-2019-2020-everything-you-need-to-know-1.1572325033277#:~:text=The%202019%2D2020%20season%20of,ending%20on%20April%204%2C%202020 |title=Dubai Global Village 2019-2020: Everything you need to know |first=Dona |last=Cherian |date=October 29, 2019 |work=Gulf News |access-date=March 25, 2023 |archive-date=26 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026223128/https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-global-village-2019-2020-everything-you-need-to-know-1.1572325033277#:~:text=The%202019%2D2020%20season%20of,ending%20on%20April%204%2C%202020 |url-status=live }} It was scheduled to close its gates for visitors on 4 April 2020 for the session, but due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and as instructed from Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the session was suspended early,{{cite news |url=https://dubaiculture.gov.ae/en/Our-Story/Pages/Who-We-Are.aspx |title=Global Village Early Closure |date= |work=Dubai Culture |access-date=30 September 2020 |archive-date=26 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126131745/http://dubaiculture.gov.ae/en/Our-Story/Pages/Who-We-Are.aspx |url-status=dead }} in line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health due to pandemic.{{cite news |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/travel-hospitality/442918-dubais-global-village-closes-early-as-coronavirus-precaution |title=Dubai’s Global Village closes early as coronavirus precaution |work=Arabian Business |date=15 March 2020 |first=Gavin |last=Gibbon |access-date=March 25, 2023 |archive-date=19 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819120528/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/travel-hospitality/442918-dubais-global-village-closes-early-as-coronavirus-precaution |url-status=live }} Owing to the early closure of the park all the scheduled concerts were canceled too.
2020 Session (Silver Jubilee Season)
This was the 25th anniversary, or silver jubilee, of the park, and in keeping with the theme, the new season of Global Village launched on 25 October and ran for 25 weeks, concluding on 18 April 2021. Another change for this season was that the opening hours on Saturday have been extended. The park was open from 2 pm until 11 pm (it was previously open from 4 pm until midnight). Some accommodations were made in recognition of the continuing Covid pandemic.{{cite news |url=https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/family/what-to-expect-from-global-village-2020-opening-date-virtual-rock-concerts-new-pavilions-and-more-1.1077084 |title=What to expect from Global Village 2020: opening date, virtual rock concerts, new pavilions and more |first=Janice |last=Rodrigues |work=The National |department=Lifestyle |date=September 13, 2020 |access-date=March 24, 2023 |archive-date=13 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013103641/https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/family/what-to-expect-from-global-village-2020-opening-date-virtual-rock-concerts-new-pavilions-and-more-1.1077084 |url-status=live }}
The 25th anniversary season was extended to 2 May so families might enjoy Ramadan in Global Village.{{cite news |url=https://gulfnews.com/amp/going-out/global-village-ends-25th-season-with-a-record-breaking-fireworks-show-1.1619941600749|work=Gulf News |title=Global Village ends 25th season with a record-breaking fireworks show |last=Zaki |first=Yousra |date=May 2, 2021 |access-date=25 March 2023 |quote=extending their season for an extra two weeks until Sunday May 2, so the public can enjoy Ramadan at the family-friendly entertainment destination. }}
The Global Village in Dubai has continued for the seasons after the 25th anniversary
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.globalvillage.ae/en/ Official Website of Global Village Dubai]
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