GLOBAL VILLAGE: A NEW SEASON BECKONS

Shopping, culture, cuisine and entertainment from 78 countries all come together today in one place under Covid safety measures |

Shopping, culture, cuisine and entertainment from 78 countries all come together in one place as the latest Global Village season starts today in Dubai.

The sprawling outdoor attraction is among the most visited worldwide, with 42,000 guests per day on average.

The Silver Jubilee ( Season 25), which runs till April 18, 2021, includes newcomers Russia, Cambodia and Vietnam joining dozens of other countries in 26 pavilions.

Also, more than 100 new additions have been included this season in the ‘ Ripley’s Believe It or Not!’ collection of artefacts and exhibits from the natural, scientific, artistic and human oddities.

Moreover, one of the latest attractions in Carnaval is the thrill ride ‘ Manila Mayhem’ that hovers seven meters above ground with a 360- degree rotation at 20 revolutions per minute.

The Global Village mainstay is now home to more than 30 kids, family and thrill rides, as well as dozens of skill games and no fewer than 100 arcade games.

Opening concert

In the street entertainment line- up, the new additions include Living Lamp- Posts, Retro Rocket, Global Village Knights and The Rolling Tones, joining long- time favourites Man in a Bin, Super Helpful Heroes, Gorilla in a Cage and Ollie the Ostrich.

This year’s opening concert, on Friday, will be ‘ Rockin’ 1000’, dubbed “the biggest rock band on earth”, headline “the largest virtual rock show in history”. The event will be streamed on the Global Village Main Stage as 2,500 singers and musicians from more than 80 countries perform for the whole world.

Covid- 19 safety

More comfort and safety measures than ever before are also in place as the park operates under “new normal” standards. As expected, social distancing will be in effect across the park, and seating has been introduced in front of themain stage to ensure requisite guidelines can be easily respected.

All guests and staff will be wearing face coverings and Global Village has designed complimentary face masks for kids to make sure their mask is part of the fun.

From Carnaval fun to rickshaw trips, disinfection procedures will be in place after every ride.

PCR test

Global Village earlier announced Prime Hospital Clinic will operate inside the park for any medical emergencies while its medical staff are trained to offer PCR tests as an additional service for Global Village guests upon request.