Global Village guide proves a big hit

Containing over 100 pages of essential information, the guide assists visitors in making the most of their time at Global Village.

'With such a large and diverse event, it is vital that visitors have as much information as possible to make the most of the Global Village experience,' said Alan Gordon, General Manager, Global Village.

'We developed the Global Village guide as a reference point on all the happenings and activities that are on show at this year's event and it's proving to be very popular.'

Global Village 2003 is bigger than in previous years with 31 international pavilions, a special jewellery court, enlarged funfair and bigger entertainment schedule.

'There's a lot more fun packed into Global Village this year, so the guide is set out to show visitors where everything is, what it is, and when it's happening,' said Gordon. 'We've included maps and listings of all the pavilions, restaurants, kiosks and special areas set up for this year's event.

'In addition, the guide has entertainment listings and four pages dedicated to what's new at this year's Global Village.'

Gordon said the number of visitors expected in 2003 will top last year's 2.3 million.

'That means a lot of traffic trying to get into the car-park,' added Gordon. 'The guide gives detailed information on the best routes to use whether arriving by private car, public transport or taxi.

'In addition, up-to-date traffic information is posted daily onto the Global Village website, www.globalvillagedubai.com.'

The Global Village 2003 guide is now available from designated Spinney' outlets, the DSF Office at the Economic Department and at the Global Village itself, priced at Dhs.5.

The A5-pocket-sized guide also contains a history of Global Village with introductions from Dubai Shopping Festival and from the Al-Futtaim Group, developers of Dubai Festival City, the permanent host of Global Village.

The Global Village is being hosted by Dubai Festival City, a key sponsor of the Dubai Shopping Festival. The Dubai Festival City development is the signature 'city-within-a-city' project being developed on the banks of Dubai Creek by the Al-Futtaim Group.

Global Village 2003 is jointly produced and managed by the Dubai Shopping Festival and the Al-Futtaim Group. It will feature 32 pavilions, the fun fair, stage and street entertainment, restaurants, coffee shops and a new children's play area.

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