Global Village Reopens from 16th of October 2024
The Global Village reopens from October 2024 month bringing a spectacular blend of cultures, entertainment, and shopping to Dubai. The city has many tourist spots, and some of them stand out – not in matters of size or scale, but in terms of the variations, diversity, inclusiveness, etc. One such place represents a mini-world, in terms of diversity.
What Makes Global Village Special?
Well, the answer lies in its uniqueness. Global Village is a celebration of the cultural diversity of more than 90 nations. It’s a melting pot of cultures, art forms, food habits, and so much more. It acts as an eye-opener to the various ethnicities of the world and the way they go about practicing their lifestyles. In the last season, over 10 million visitors happened to come down to the Global Village – and quite a few of them were repeat visitors.
You can indulge in some serious retail therapy here as you would be able to lay your hands on clothes, home décor items, souvenirs, perfumes, and various artifacts from around the world. Delicious cuisines from a large number of countries are available here, thereby allowing your taste buds to go global! There are also multifarious cultural & entertainment shows here, making it a perfect day-out option for the entire family.
Was the Global Village Closed?
Yes, the village doesn’t remain open round the year. Since it’s an open-air attraction, it would be impossible for visitors to move around in the punishing Dubai summers. From May, the mercury shoots up in Dubai and can reach up to 50 degrees Celsius! So, this was remains closed from May to October. But when it would reopen in October depends to a large extent on the prevailing weather conditions.
So when is the Dubai Global Village Re-opening this Year?
Good news! The answer is – just around the corner. From October 16, 2024, the doors of Dubai Global Village will be laid open to visitors! If you are a Dubai resident – it’s time to make the trip there again! You can buy the Global village tickets from here. And if you are a first-timer tourist – well, brace yourself for one of the most exciting trips of your life!
Do the Attractions here Remain Constant?
The answer is – No! That’s one of the added attractions of this place. There is always an element of surprise as to what new would be on offer at the Global Village in the new season.
So – what changes from year to year?
It could be a different type of cultural show or entertainment, a new type of indigenous or fusion food item, new items of shopping, and so much more! There could be some major improvements in infrastructure as well, making the trip experience even more convenient & comfortable for visitors.
There are other attractions like Museum of Illusion, Aya Universe and many other where you can visit across the year.
What’s New This Year?
For one, the authorities are enhancing the car parking facilities. This would accommodate more visitors. The number of countries having a representation here is also going up, thus adding to the diversity & variety. And a much improved – and highly awaited – Carnaval would be among the key attractions.
Some Key Attractions
- Carnaval – with over 170 games, some enabled with VR & AR, this place is one of the major attractions for visitors of all groups
- Live shows spanning many nations
- An explosion of food options from close to 90 nations – promising a most enriching gastronomic journey
- Cyber City stunt show
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
Can’t wait to be there? Even we are waiting with bated breath for the 16th of October. So – see you at the Global Village.