Global Village brings to GCC for first time 'Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show' in Dubai

Global Village, a member of Tatweer, is set to transport 'Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show' to Dubai, a magical on-stage production showcasing a never-seen-before combination of master magician Mickey Mouse and the ever-dazzling Minnie.

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 10 - 2008 at 11:00
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Mr. Abdul Redha Ali Bin Redha, CEO, Global Village, announcing the 'Disney Live! Presents Mickey's Magic Show' in Dubai.
Mr. Abdul Redha Ali Bin Redha, CEO, Global Village, announcing the 'Disney Live! Presents Mickey's Magic Show' in Dubai.

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The show will be staged thrice daily at the Dubai Airport Expo from 15 - 26 May. Tickets will go on sale later this month.

Sama Dubai TV, is the official media partner of the event.

Addressing a press conference, Abdul Redha Ali Bin Redha, CEO, Global Village, said:

'As a leading culture and entertainment destination for families, we aim to continually offer innovative elements and attractions that exceed audience expectations. The high visitor turnout that Global Village witnesses year after year has prompted us to bring the Disney show to Dubai, complementing our identity as a venue for diverse entertainment and retail components.
'Apart from adding another exciting dimension to Dubai's entertainment portfolio, it also confirms our endeavour to contribute to the tourism objectives of the UAE'.



Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show has toured over 40,000 miles, with more than 550 performances in 42 cities around the world.

The UAE show will mark its debut in the GCC.

Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show features grand illusions and favourite Disney characters, including Donald and Goofy; Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter; and beloved Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle and Snow White, who will, together showcase a stunning sequence of magical acts.

From the awe-inspiring levitation of Minnie and Jasmine to the Fairy Godmother transforming Cinderella's rags into riches in a split second, Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show gives families a whole new way to experience the Disney enchantment through breathtaking performances of world-class illusions.

Ahmed Al Mansoori, General Manager, Sama Dubai said: 'We are glad to be part of this special event. Our participation reflects our organisation's objective to raise awareness of Dubai as a leading tourism destination, and confirms our commitment to supporting local and international cultural and entertainment events'.

Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show features the work of famed illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer , who boasts over 20 years of world class experience working with leading magicians such as David Copperfield, Lance Burton and Siegfried & Roy.

In its 80-day 2007-2008 season, Global Village received 4.5 million visitors. Its new attractions included the 143,200 sq ft water canal and an exciting range of daily shows and events such as the Aquatic Fantasy Show, the Vertical Show, The Big Drum, the Jumper Show, the Percussion Parade and HIT Entertainment Show.

The Ruffi Hummer Promotion and Universal Studios Promotion served as yet another crowd puller at the popular family destination.
Offerings at Global Village included branded retail outlets, 32 restaurants, 124 cafes and kiosks, 29 service areas, an amphitheatre, and daily fireworks.




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About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment, Inc., is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 25 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in 50 countries and on six continents to date and include Disney On Ice, celebrating 25 years of bringing the magic of Disney to hometowns around the world; Disney Live! and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®.

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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Eman Hassan Posted by Eman Hassan
Thursday, April 10 - 2008 at 11:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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