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    Photos: Dubai’s Global Village's 25th season ends with a record-breaking show

    78 silver comets symbolising 78 cultures plummet out of the sky towards Global Village


    Published:  May 03, 2021 11:59 Photos by Clint Egbert, Staff Photographer and Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor
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    Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, concluded its Silver Jubilee Season in spectacular fashion last night, etching its name in the history books to the delight of all in attendance. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Having set out in October with the aim of breaking 25 Guinness World Records to honour the milestone anniversary, this vision became a reality as the 25th title was claimed in style. Global Village's attempt to break the "Highest altitude skydiving fireworks display" was successful, adding the finishing touch to a memorable Season. Image Credit: Courtesy Global Village
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    Global Village partnered with Skydive Dubai to break the record and provide guests with a spectacular finale to the season. The 20 skydivers jumped from an altitude of more than 15,000 feet, lighting the skies with 78 fireworks representing the 78 cultures who were present in Global Village during the 25th season. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    People make the most of the last day of Season 25 of Global Village in Dubai. Visitors also get the chance to witness the last attempt of its 25 Guinness World Record titles as they attempt to break the highest altitude firework display in partnership with Skydive Dubai. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Once the evidence was validated, the Guinness World Record Official presented Bader Anwahi, CEO of Global Village, with the 25th certificate of the Season. Anwahi then pressed the famed Global Village Fireworks Button to launch the final display of the Season. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Jaki Ellenby, Executive Director marketing, Global Village said: “It seems like just yesterday that we took the decision to attempt 25 records in just 6 months as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Visitors were treated to a rare and spectacular display, as the venue celebrated its silver jubilee season finale. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Global Village is the first family destination for multicultural entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions in the region and amongst the most visited worldwide. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Guinness World Record official presented Bader Anwahi, chief executive of Global Village, with the 25th certificate of the season. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Since its inception, it has embodied different aspects of the world and created a smile on the faces of millions of guests every season. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    This unique and integrated open-air destination offers guests the largest and most varied range of events, shows and activities in the region. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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