From meandering through the town's centre to checking out a museum, here's how you can plan your itinerary
travel4 weeks ago
Dubai’s Global Village has swooped into the record books with a giant falcon sculpture. The eight-metre bird stands tall amid 25 miniature replicas of famous landmarks from around the world at the multicultural park’s Mini World.
The art piece has been certified by Guinness as the world’s largest illuminated steel sculpture of a bird.
With its wings spread wide, the steel falcon is a tribute to the UAE’s national bird. With a wingspan of over 22 metres, the sculpture weighs 8,000kg. Adorned by 50,000 lights, it glows to form a unique Instagrammable spot.
A new attraction at the Global Village, Mini World features iconic landmarks like Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Burj Khalifa and the Statue of Liberty, among others.
The popular multicultural destination opened for its 28th season on October 18. It will receive visitors till April 28. In 2023, the park was named the most visited attraction in the region by YouGov, welcoming a record 9 million visitors.
ALSO READ:
From meandering through the town's centre to checking out a museum, here's how you can plan your itinerary
travel4 weeks ago
A Skyscanner report explains the travel trends that are gaining traction
travel4 weeks ago
About five hours from Colombo, Batticaloa definitely merits a visit
travel1 month ago
The surge in seasonal travellers drives up demand for flights, vacation packages, enabling airlines, hotels, and travel agencies to increase their rates
travel1 month ago
The carrier will soon be operating 10 flights weekly between Abu Dhabi and the Indian city
travel1 month ago
4 in 5 UAE travellers will take a trip abroad based on locations from their favourite video games, survey says
travel1 month ago
Bucharest (Romania), Trabzon (Turkiye), and Beijing (China) will be the cheapest to fly to next year
travel1 month ago
Soak in the history and the legacy behind the coveted prize with a trip to the city
travel1 month ago