Global Village, a leading family destination for culture, entertainment and shopping in the region, is opening  its doors for the launch of Season 24 in Dubai, UAE today (October 29).

Millions of guests will be invited to “Create a World of Everlasting Memories” during the 159-day extravaganza, which runs until April 4, 2020.Global Village will present over 40,000 live shows, unique shopping experiences across 3,500 outlets, over 100 rides, skill games, arcade games and attractions at Carnavalas well as cuisine from all four corners of the globe.

“At Global Village, we’ve been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure Season 24 offers our millions of guests an entertaining ride with breathtaking shows and stunning new features,” said Global Village CEO, Bader Anwahi. “The many seasonal firsts, coupled with the adventures and thrills our guests know and love, will truly make Season 24 one to remember for both our international visitors and the country’s residents and citizens.”

Global Village will come to life in Season 24 with an unforgettable variety of authentic international offerings alongside new facades and attractions that represent culture, art, heritage, crafts, food, and family-centric entertainment from across the world.

Global Village guests will also be able to experience unique cultures from 78 countries through themed pavilions from destinations including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Europe, Americas, Bosnia & the Balkans, Thailand, Bahrain & Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine & Jordan, Afghanistan, Syria, Japan, Philippines & Vietnam, China, Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Iran and Yemen.

This season, Korea and Azerbaijan join the Global Village family with new pavilions, which will stand alongside returning guest favourites. This brings the total number of pavilions to 26 this season, each housing their own unique cultural experiences.

New and healthy additions for foodies include the Indian Chaat Bazaar and an array of brand new street food offerings. Global Village has also added a number of new features that will take center stage such as the Arabian Square – a dancing fountain experience that brings together a water and light spectacle with live music.

Other new additions include two new Canal Bridges: the Hungarian Széchenyi Chain Bridge and the famous Tower Bridge of London, which will host the Tower Troupe aerial acrobatics show. Other enhancements to look out for are an enriched Arabic-themed Canal Boat Kiosk, a new look and feel for Celebration Walk, and the new Global Village entrance archways from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed road from both Sharjah and Abu Dhabi directions.

Introducing Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

After decades of entertaining audiences across the world, the famed Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum and edutainment attraction will make its debut in Mena. This strange new attraction will captivate guests with its six galleries containing a collection of over 200 rare oddities gathered from across the globe.

These include the world’s only floating hand-carved wooden Ferrari, the smallest assembly-line manufactured road-legal car ever made, a behemoth Megalodon shark jaw, a large iron Gibeon meteorite, among other unbelievable artefacts and exhibits.

Carnaval takes thrills and spills to the next level

Global Village’s Carnaval is bigger and more exciting this year with over 100 rides, skill games, arcade games and attractions. In addition to guest favourites, this season sees the addition of five more experiences starting with Transylvania Towers. This unusual suspended coaster ride takes families on a journey through a formidable haunted house.

Introducing the biggest entertainment line-up ever

Global Village has prepared an entertainment line-up featuring the most exciting and largest cultural offering in Global Village history. The Global Village Main Stage will come to life with International stars to entertain guests with 20 nights of concerts. Extensive upgrades to the sound systems and new visual effects will ensure a memorable main stage experience.

The Stunt Show Survivor directed by Todd Lester, is the most thrilling show ever presented at Global Village. Stunts are designed by Terry Grant, holder of 24 Guinness World records, stunt director and performer for the recent James Bond and Mission Impossible movies amongst many others. The show includes an armoured tank for the first time ever in a stunt show; LED-enveloped cars; high-speed buggies; full fledge Hot Wheel loop stunts, and many other surprises.

The Global Village world-class dining selection features unusual tasty foods and flavours with a choice of over 170 food outlets including the world’s largest selection of street food.  The acclaimed Floating Market is back with 38 new outlets, significantly improved theming and an interactive stage.

Non-stop kid-friendly fun and games

For Global Village’s younger guests, this season will include entertaining experiences such as interactive workshops and festivals presented by Globo and his gang, as well as favourite characters from around the world: Ben & Holly, PJ Masks, Angry Birds, and Chhota Bheem.

This season, Globo sets off on a new adventure, going undercover to save the world from Dr. Brock, the evil badger. Offering kids an entertaining spy chase show filled with super-cool spy gadgets and a modified musical score, this brand new and hilarious adventure will provide little ones with fun-filled moments and lasting memories.

The brand new season of Global Village will be welcoming guests daily from 4pm until midnight, Saturday to Wednesday, and until 1am on Thursdays, Fridays and public holidays. Mondays are dedicated for entry of families and ladies only. Entry tickets are Dh15 ($4) per guest with free entry for children below 3, senior guests above 65 and guests of determination along with one companion.  – TradeArabia News Service