Abdul Redha Ali Bin Redha, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Village, said: "As with every year in the history of Global Village since 1996, visitors will be able to experience exciting new features, rides and displays including the many improvements we have planned."
A recent survey of 2,000 visitors and 1,400 exhibitors found the Global Village to be a place of many opportunities with low associated cost such as rentals. Participants in the survey also expressed their satisfaction with the amenities available at the Global Village.
Regular user surveys have helped the Global Village to continuously improve on its offerings every year.
Global Village, within Dubailand, has become the premier family venue where diverse cultures from around the world gather for entertainment, adventure, cuisine and commerce.
During the 2006-07 season, Global Village attracted a record 4.2 million visitors. Shopping grew by 11 per cent, specific pavilion visits by 63 per cent and comparative shopping by 52 per cent over the previous season. The total visitor spend amounted to AED600 million.
Commercially, over 2,300 exhibitors/investors were represented from almost all parts of the world. There were 39 pavilions showcasing daily cultural performances and spectacular events in the last year. Since 1996, the Global Village has seen representation from 65 countries.
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The Global Village, a member of Tatweer, has announced that it will once again open its doors to visitors from 13 December, 2007 to 1 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 50 countries in 2005. The number of visitors grew from 500,000 in 1996 to nearly 5.2 million in 2004. In 2005, tourists from over 160 different countries enjoyed the Global Village fiesta.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are 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; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
For further information,
Agency:
Tarek Sakik
Senior Account Manager
Jiwin the Public Relations Arm
Of Dubai Press Club
Phone: +971-4-3613593
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 50 countries in 2005. The number of visitors grew from 500,000 in 1996 to nearly 5.2 million in 2004. In 2005, tourists from over 160 different countries enjoyed the Global Village fiesta.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are 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; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
For further information,
Agency:
Tarek Sakik
Senior Account Manager
Jiwin the Public Relations Arm
Of Dubai Press Club
Phone: +971-4-3613593
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