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Global Village to Welcome Visitors from 12 November, 2008 - 21 February, 2009
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Extends Duration by 21 Days in Response to High Demand
Dubai: 6 September, 2008 - Global Village, a member of TatweerTatweer
, and the ever-popular leading culture and entertainment destination for families, today announced it will raise curtains for its new spectacular seasonal event from 12 November 2008 - 21 February, 2009. Following the overwhelming success of the previous edition and high demand from visitors to extend the duration of the Global Village, the fun-filled premises will open its doors for an extra 21 welcoming families of all age groups from around the world.
Registration for space rentals in kiosks, restaurants and pavilions has opened, in response to an increased requirement for premium space.
Global Village constantly strives to cater to audience's needs and expectations by providing a diverse mix of offerings and services. As with each edition, this year too Global Village will aim to include innovative dimensions and offer limitless avenues of color, fun and entertainment. In addition, it will seek to enhance its contribution to the entertainment sector in the UAE on a wider scale.
Global Village has evolved as a premier regional family entertainment festival, showcasing a diverse array of the world's cultures. Much of the success of this unique concept is attributed to its participants who have consistently demonstrated their keenness to be a part of this high visibility initiative that celebrates the diversity of cultures and communities.
In the 2007-08 season, Global Village registered a footfall of nearly 4.5 million through the participation of 30 pavilions, 120 kiosks and service areas, and 32 restaurants.
Validating the year on year success of Global Village, the residents of Dubai voted the family destination as the first runner-up for 'The Best Visitor's Attraction in Dubai' at The Best in Dubai Awards 2008 conducted by Time Out Dubai magazine, celebrating everything that people love about living in the city.
Registration details and application forms for Global Village 2008-2009 are available online at www.globalvillage.ae. Forms can also be requested by email: sales@globalvillage.ae or telephone: +971 04 362 4114.
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Global Village, a member of TatweerTatweer
, is Dubai's exciting and unique annual tourism destination and spectacular multicultural entertainment centre. Launched in 1996, Global Village made its debut on the Creekside opposite Dubai Municipality. It later moved to the Oud Metha area and then on to Dubai Festival City, until it found a permanent home in 2005 at Dubailand, the region's largest tourism, entertainment, leisure and lifestyle complex. From hosting 18 country pavilions in 1997, Global Village saw the participation of nearly 40 countries in 2006-2007. The number of visitors grew from 500,000 in 1996 to nearly 4.2 million in 2006-2007. In 2006-2007, tourists from over 160 different countries enjoyed the Global Village fiesta.
About TatweerTatweer:
Launched in December 2005, TatweerTatweer is one the region's most dynamic enterprises and a member of Dubai Holding. Comprising 10 market-leading brands, it oversees an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, and Industry & Real Estate offerings. Its entities include Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; Universal City Dubailand, the 22 million sq ft development, featuring Universal Studios Dubailand as its centerpiece; 'The Tiger Woods - Dubai', an exclusive golf community that will include the first Tiger Woods designed golf course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project hosting 51 luxury hotels and more than 60,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first energy futures exchange in the Middle East set up in partnership with the New York Mercantile Exchange and Global Village, a premier family destination for culture, entertainment, cuisine and commerce.
TatweerTatweer's entities continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries in addition to pioneering joint venture initiatives with leading global conglomerates. They continuously strive for world-class performance, while implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
For further information, please contact:
Agency:
Ajay Teli
Senior Account Manager
Jiwin Public Relations
A member of Media Services Group
Phone: +971-4-3692925
Email: Ajay.Teli@Jiwin.ae
Ghaith Nazzal
Senior Account Executive
Jiwin Public Relations
A member of Media Services Group
Phone: +971-4-3692926
Email: Ghaith.Nazzal@Jiwin.ae
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