Tatweer Offers Visitors Free Entry as Special Gesture on 4 January
Dubai: 3 January, 2008 - Global Village, a member of Tatweer, today (Friday, 4 January) celebrates the second anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's assumption of office as Ruler of Dubai. Visitors will enjoy free entry today to the region's most popular destination for shopping, entertainment and culture.
From 16:00 hours until midnight, the celebrations at Global Village will mark the historic occasion with traditional shows and folklore such as 'Al Harbia', 'Al Lewa', 'Al Habban', 'Al Ayala' and 'Al Dan'.
Saeed Al Muntafiq, Executive Chairman, Tatweer, said: "On this special day, Tatweer will bear the cost of all Global Village entry tickets. We invite visitors to come in large numbers and experience diverse cultures in this outstanding destination'.
Young girls in traditional UAE costume will welcome visitors with incense and scented rose water, offering special gifts such as sweets, nuts, UAE national flags as well as Global Village memorabilia.
Abdul Redha Ali Bin Redha, CEO, Global Village said: "We are grateful to have a leader who has wholeheartedly supported the overall growth of Dubai and the future of our beloved country. Over the years, the Global Village has grown into a premium attraction among the UAE nationals, residents as well as visitors from across the world, thanks to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed.
"While fun, entertainment and cultural activities for the family are key components of the Global Village, safety has been given top priority to make the visit a memorable experience to all. Meticulous attention has been paid to ensure availability of adequate parking space, management assistance and protective measures."
As a world-class tourism destination, the Global Village brings together diverse customs and cultures covering a broad spectrum of activities including music, dances, arts and handicrafts, theatre, costumes and international cuisines.
Global Village which opened doors on 13 December, 2007 for its 12th edition, will run until 1 March, 2008. In addition to an attractive line-up of events, the 80-day extravaganza features a spectacular one-hour Aquatic Fantasy Show daily at 9:45 pm UAE time, along the new 700 metre canal, until 1st March, 2008.
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Global Village
Global Village, a member of Tatweer, 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 Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005, Tatweer 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.
Tatweer'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.
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