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Dubai's Global Village to begin new season tomorrow

Dubai - It will run until April 6, 2019.

Dubai residents and tourists will again enjoy treats from around the world as Global Village opens its doors for its 23rd Season on Tuesday.
"This season we enhanced the entire park for greater thrills and a refreshed experience. We enter a world of exploration, filled with adventures and fun for the whole family as we host even more exciting events and huge international shows to entertain our guests," Global Village CEO Bader Anwahi said at a press conference on Sunday.
Anwahi added that a cultural extravaganza, under the theme "Explore, Experience, Enjoy. This Way!" awaits the visitors in the 159-day long season that will run until April 6, 2019.
This year, 27 pavilions, representing 78 countries, will reflect some of the world's most beautiful landmarks and showcase the heritage of countries including the UAE, Saudi, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Europe, Americas, Bosnia & Balkans, Thailand, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine, Afghanistan, Syria, Russia, Japan, Far East, China, Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey Iran, Yemen, Kuwait. There will also be an Al Sanaa pavilion run by the Ministry of Human Development along with Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation pavilion.
Celebrating Emirati culture is also at the center of the Global Village and this year the Emirati cultural zone has been expanded to host festivals featuring the best of Emirati culture and craftsmanship.
Park management said kids will find plenty of new, fun-filled attractions and activities on offer this season, including a dedicated interactive theater, hosting a variety of events and workshops for children.
A popular attraction called Carnaval is back with six new rides, 100 video games and an enlarged interactive gaming area. There are also 31 rides for children and families and more than 30 games of skill on offer.
Moreover, the "Wheel of the World" has been redesigned to feature a huge 50-meter LED screen for live scenes, shows and views of Dubai.
For those who would like to enjoy strolling around while enjoying the cool nights, the multi-purpose walkway has been enhanced with new green spaces and additional seating areas for families to enjoy some panoramic views.
New bridges were also built over the lakes for better access around the park. There are also dancing fountains with fire and water show.
Leading performers from around the world will also be performing on Fridays with a series of 23 concerts by artists such as Jason Derulo, Elissa, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Neha Kakkar, Mohammed Munir, Rabeh Saqer, and more.
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> Global Village Season 23 opens on Tuesday, October 30, and will run for 159 days until April 6, 2019
> Park timings
Saturday-Wednesday: 4pm - 12 midnight
Thursdays, Fridays and public holidays: 4pm - 1am
Mondays: dedicated to families and women only
> Tickets
Dh15- entry ticket (inclusive of VAT)
Free entry - Children under 3 years old; People of Determination (with one companion); senior citizens above 65:
> Global village at a glance
27 new pavilions representing 78 cultures/ countries
20,000+ cultural and entertainment shows
3,500+ retail outlets
12 retails shops in the World Avenue
60+ rides
150 F&B outlets
100 interactive video games
30+ rides for children and families
Over 100 professional performers selected from an audition of 3,000 performers from around the world, including the UAE, London, Ukraine, Colombia, India and China
> New for Season 23
Wheel of the World - 60-meter high with 50-meter LED scren
Floating market, featuring popular street food
Musical dancing fountain with fire shows
Kids' theatre
Eight new bridges that replicate the world's most famous architectural icons 
Bigger 'Live our Heritage' pavilion showcasing the best Emirati culture and craftmanship
Circus Circus show at Carnaval with 20+ international circus performers and a ringmaster
New Superloop stunt show featuring 30+ stuntmen
A series of 23 concerts and live gigs on all Fridays
> There are four RTA bus routes to Global Village:
Route 102 from Rashidiya Metro Station
Route 103 from the Union Metro station
Route 104 from Al Ghubaiba Station
Route 106 from Mall of the Emirates Station
Global Village trivia
> Global Village began as a number of kiosks in 1996 located on the Creek Side opposite to Dubai Municipality. Then, it moved to t Oud Metha Area near Wafi City for five years before having its current and location in DubaiLand
> Did you know that Global Village achieved an impressive 9/10 score on the Happiness Index last season