Park Update
Bringing people and cultures together
cultures together
In February 2019, Park World ran a piece on Carnaval, the theme park at the centre of Global Village Dubai. This time, Park World editor Becci Knowles returns (virtually of course!) to speak to Bader Anwahi, chief executive officer, Global Village, to find out more about the world surrounding it.
We are currently celebrating our 25th season. The sustained success that Global Village has enjoyed since its creation stems from a clear vision, one that has guided the park from the very beginning. The mission to bring peoples and cultures of the world together in one unique destination is still fi rmly at the heart of everything that Global Village does.
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hen was Global Village Dubai established and what was its vision at that time?
How has Global Village Dubai evolved moments in its development? Since 1997, Global Village has grown from a small project on Dubai Creek, with just 18 kiosks to a 1.6 million square metre phenomenon with 3500 retail outlets, 40,000 shows, over 300 F&B outlets and more than 160 rides, skill and arcade games. The destination brings together over 75 different cultures and we generally welcome around 7 million guests over our six-month season. In 2005, we moved to our current location in
Dubai Land, and in 2013 a new strategic masterplan was developed to evolve Global Village to the iconic destination that it has become today. Our world-class facilities and passionate teams are capable of comfortably welcoming over 120,000 guests in a single evening, with a record 140,000 joining us for National Day in 2019.
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Describe your visitor base and the range of
We attract audiences of all backgrounds, ages and nationalities from around the world with our extensive offering of shopping, dining, entertainment and funfair experiences. It is truly a lifestyle destination that showcases the best of cultures from around the world. From artefacts to apparel, from delicacies to street food and from kids favourite character shows to signature main stage spectaculars and even a full-on stunt show complete with fl ying bikes and a stunt tank! This nail-biting extravaganza was created in collaboration with renowned Mirage Entertainment, hailing from the stunt capital of the world, Los Angeles. We also welcome like-minded brands, such as Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, to keep it fresh and exciting for our many loyal guests.
Would you say that Global Village Dubai is leading the way in terms of retailtainment? Global Village is a unique seasonal theme park and our guests visit as much for the extensive shopping experience as for the entertainment, dining, rides and attractions. Our 26 Country Pavilions host stalls and shops fi lled with interesting antiques, unique gifts, authentic clothing, precious gems, elegant handicrafts, spices, and more from all corners of the world. Cultural interactions and the souk-like atmosphere in the Pavilions turns each purchase into a unique experience.
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