A Whole New World of Entertainment

17.2 million square feet of world culture, out of this world shopping, around the world food and of course fun for everyone; that’s the Global Village in Dubai.  Fire breathing men from Moscow, a human cannon ball, drummers from South India, amazing street performers and crafts and cuisine from around the world, that’s what makes the Dubai Global Village such a crowd puller every year. This multi cultural theme park is the tourist hotspot of our times. Located in Dubailand, this phenomenal entertainment project is spread over 17.2 million sq. ft. and draws in millions of visitors every year since its opening in 1996.   Keeping in tune with the global theme of this entertainment village the shows and events are drawn from all over the world.  Performances from the US to the Far East and all the countries in between come to life on a grand stage. So, while one can easily groove with the vigorous dancers of Africa, one can just as easily sway to the mystic beats of Sufi music from India. On one hand there is the fun of an American country dance, on the other French fashion of the 1890’s come alive in a traditional dance.   The whole idea is to feel the pulse of world culture and this goes to a new level with the Community Stage. Here people are encouraged to match steps with others or showcase their own talent. For those with shopping on their mind things couldn’t get bigger than the Global Village. The place boasts of country specific exotic pavilions where craftsmen from the world over congregate. Again the buyer is spoilt for choices. An ethnic Japanese kimono? They have it!  A silken carpet? Of course, it’s here! And there are enough ATMs and foreign exchange booths inside to help shoppers indulge.  To round off the entertainment package there is also a grand Fun Fair with rides for everyone in the family. Needless to mention, the restaurants, cafes and kiosks here provide a most exciting culinary journey around the world. This village opens in the evening and stays on well into the night seven days a week. Monday nights are reserved for families only. A robust public transport system is in place to commute to and from the Global Village and ample parking space. Apart from the normal entrance fee there is also a VIP package which includes a number of entry tickets, funfair coupons and also the use of the VIP car park.   On the radar of the most happening places today, the Dubai Global Village is surely a place to up the cultural IQ and carry back some wonderful memories.