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Global Village Guide

Global Village

A destination for people of all ages

Words by Ankita Bhowmick in The Guides · Feb 11th, 2020

Located in Dubailand, Global Village is one of Dubai's most visited destinations and attracts residents as well as tourists from far and wide. Located close to upscale residential communities of Arabian Ranches and Al Barari, the venue hosts pavilions from various countries that feature a range of goods. It is an ideal place to experience cultures from different parts of the world in a matter of a few hours.

Global Village also hosts a wide array of games and thrilling rides, live performances, besides delicacies from around the world.

Pavilions And Shopping

Global Village
Global Village
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Global Village hosts pavilions of countries from different parts of the world that include UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Bahrain & Kuwait, Palestine & Jordan, China, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Vietnam & Philippines, Turkey, Europe, Bosnia & Balkans, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Africa, Morocco, Americas, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. The pavilions showcase live performances of their respective cultures, traditional food items, traditional handicrafts, to name a few. They are designed resembling iconic structures or local architecture and are treat to the eyes.

Global Village is also home to a number of retail outlets that include a supermarket, perfume shop, sweet shop, exchange, massage centre, cocktail shop, among many more.

Food

Global Village
Global Village
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Global Village hosts a range of dining outlets that serve lip-smacking food from around the world. 

Besides restaurants, the venue is home to a number of food trolleys, cafes, food kiosks and dining concepts like a floating market, Indian Chaat Bazar, Desserts on Boat, Fruit Bazar and Salty Corn. The outlets offer delicacies from India, Thailand, Iran, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Italy, Yemen, Bosnia, Turkey, Pakistan, to name a few.

Events And Concerts

Global Village
Global Village
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Hosting a range of events and concerts for children as well as adults, Global Village has something for people of all ages. They include Stage Shows, Street Entertainment, Stunt Show Survivor, Concerts by renowned artists from around the world, Kids' Theatre Show, Circus and Kids' Fest.

Carnaval

Global Village
Gloval Village
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The family funfilled park of Carnaval features a blend of rides and attractions that are ideal for a family and suits visitors of all ages. One of the most-visited parts of Global Village, it hosts as many as 31 Exhilarating rides, 25 skill games and more than 100 arcade games.