Global Village in Dubai records its highest ever visitor number

May 4, 2023

Karen Sweaney

Global Village in Dubai has announced that its Season 27 welcomed more than nine million guests over its 188-day run marking its highest ever visitor number.

Global Village Season 27 brought the world to Dubai with impressive entertainment, shopping, dining experiences, and attractions. From its opening on 25^th October 2022, Global Village Season 27 saw more than 90 cultures represented across 27 pavilions as well as 40,000 performances by 400 artists from over 40 different nationalities. Guests were also able to experience over 175 rides and attractions, shop and dine at over 3,250 outlets and enjoy 77 fireworks displays.

Fernando Eiroa, named Chief Executive of Dubai Holding Entertainment in December 2021, is leading the company’s innovation strategy and overseeing operations at attractions including Global Village, Ain Dubai, and Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Eiroa told Gulf News “this new record achieved over 188 days firmly positions Global Village as not only the region’s number one entertainment attraction but also one of the world’s most popular entertainment destinations. As we continue to play our role in contributing to Dubai’s position as a global hub for entertainment and tourism, we look forward to what’s ahead and extend thanks to our invaluable partners and the Global Village team whose contributions have helped make Season 27 our most successful ever.”

Eiroa has previously shared “I believe that the success of a theme park or an attraction, in general, is not rooted only in the biggest, fastest most exciting roller coaster, or whatever attraction it is, but occurs when you offer the right blend of attractions and other experiences, like, for instance, food and beverage.”

Global Village Season 27 highlights

Concerts
From music to dance, Season 27 delivered impressive international musical talent from global superstars and unforgettable live concerts.

Carnaval
Carnaval offered over 170 rides, games, and attractions to explore and enjoy along with 125+ arcade and skill games where guests enjoyed everything from new-age virtual games to classics like shooting hoops and throwing darts.

Events
From the Wonderers' Kids Fest with its giant classic board games, thrilling skill competitions, and interactive shows to the Happiness Street Fest that celebrated female talent from across the globe, every event at Global Village during Season 27 was a celebration of diversity, creativity, art and culture. And to commemorate the usual holidays and seasonal celebrations, be it Eid, National Day, New Year's Eve, or Christmas, Global Village invited everyone to come together to enjoy performances and spectacular fireworks.

Entertainment
Season 27 had a line-up of over 40,000 spectacular shows and special events for the whole family. From family-friendly shows with all-time favourite characters, to traditional cultural performances, street entertainment, dazzling Main Stage performances, and an awe-inspiring stunt show. The dance game was strong with some of the world’s most incredible talent from the Irish-American phenomenon Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance to the gravity-defying Indian dance crew V.

Pavilions
Global Village showcased 90 cultures celebrating their unity and diversity offering colourful stalls to bespoke boutiques.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!®
With many new additions and seven unique galleries featuring over 200+ exhibits, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® museum was more mystifying than ever. Historical artefacts from around the world, engaging interactives, awe-inspiring art, and incredible tales untold of people and places from all corners of the globe, created an experience our guests won’t forget anytime soon. An all-new 4D state-of-the-art theatre saw guests experience every bump, drop, and turn at the all-new Ripley's Believe It Or Not!® Moving Theater 4D.

Season 27 also saw the introduction of the Heroes Gallery, celebrating some of the most beloved comic-book superheroes as well as the Space Gallery.

Global Village will soon be returning for Season 28, with a host of new experiences, enhancements and new retail offerings. The opening date for the new season will be announced later this year.

Images. Credit: Global Village Dubai/ Dubai Holding Entertainment

About the author

Karen Sweaney

Co-founder and Editor, Australasian Leisure Management

Artist, geoscientist and specialist writer on the leisure industry, Karen Sweaney is Editor and co-founder of Australasian Leisure Management.

Based in Sydney, Australia, her specific areas of interest include the arts, entertainment, the environment, fitness, tourism and wellness.

She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and Geological Oceanography from UNSW.

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