A look back as Dubai's Global Village closes

After offering six months of fun and family entertainment to hundreds of thousands of visitors, Global Village in Dubai closes its doors later tonight.

The multicultural destination provided a perfect spot for an unforgettable Eid holiday, with 26 country pavilions representing 80 cultures, carnival adventures, entertainment and fun-filled attractions and activities for guests of all ages.

Although the current season of Global Village comes to a conclusion, the sense of anticipation will be alive, as it returns in six months from now — to thrill and enthrall us as always.

Let’s take a look at some of the key moments on the closing day of the current season

26 country pavilions and more than 80 cultures to join Global Village season 26 lineup.

Artists keep visitors entertained on Sunday ahead of Global Villages official opening on Tuesday. PHOTO Clint Egbert

With authentic products and hidden gems from around the world, the pavilions are an essential pillar of the park’s success and vast popularity, attracting and delighting millions every season.

Global Village marks first Eid Al Fitr with daily fireworks

This year, both mainstay and new boutiques will come together for more unforgettable multicultural adventures from more than 80 different cultures.

Global Village will operate from 4pm to 12am, Saturday to Wednesday and 4pm to 1am, on Thursday and Friday. Mondays are reserved for ladies and families, except on official public holidays.

Global Village, the multicultural festival park in Dubai, is the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. It opens on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 and runs until April 4,2020.

More than 40,000 shows and special events will take place at Global Village across its 26th season.

Global Village marks first Eid Al Fitr with daily fireworks

A family spending time on the first day of the 26 th season of Global village.

Fresh food stalls serve a variety of delicacies at the floating market in Global Village. Picture taken on 27th November, 2019. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

First day at Global village 2021 Photo Ahmed Ramzan

File photograph from the last day of Season 25 of Global Village in Dubai.

Artists keep visitors entertained on Sunday ahead of Global Villages official opening on Tuesday. PHOTO Clint Egbert

Global Village marks first Eid Al Fitr with daily fireworks

Global Village marks first Eid Al Fitr with daily fireworks