Global Village is located along Emirates Road in Dubai.....there is a huge sign so you can't miss it. In my 5 years here, I have never been there and so I decided I would go and come share my experience with you guys.
The place is massive. I have never seen parking lots sooo full. By the way, you don't have to worry about parking here, it is more than enough and it is well organised, so you wont go in to a parking zone that is already full. There's even a ride from the parking to the main entrance for those of you who just can't walk for some reason.
The point of global village, which by the way is open only from October through to March, is a sort of melting pot for different cultures. You have different countries showcasing their dances and selling goods that they are known for.
There is also an amusement park which pulls in a lot of families. There are plenty of rides for both young and young at heart. My son and I enjoyed them immensely.You have to be careful with your money here though.Just to give you an idea, the entry charge into Global Village is only AED 10.....I was a bit surprised by this because I thought it was quite cheap. At the amusement park the first ride we took was the ferris wheel....1 token is AED 5.....you need 6 tokens!!the ferris wheel went round only twice....is anyone feeling this rip off.......I almost refused to get off.....This is where they make their money. Hmmmmmmm maybe this is a business I should venture into.
Soon after, we left the amusement park and went to watch some of the showcases by different countries. My favorite was the African dance ofcourse....to be more specific, the maasai who were dancing. They just made you want to move to the beat...it was awesome.
It was then time for some shopping. Managed to bargain for some beautiful African paintings. You better bargain if you know whats good for you. The starting price is almost always triple what you should pay. As I say, to each their hustle, and I was hustling :-)
Once we were done with that, it was time to eat. There are a lot of stalls serving different cuisines. From Iranian to Indian and then your usual KFC type places. I opted to eat at Chicken Tikka. Yup...thats what it is called,. Nothing fancy but oh boy, the chicken was really really good.
All in all, a good family outing. Entertainment, shopping, food...check. Definitely worth checking out when you are in Dubai.
The place is massive. I have never seen parking lots sooo full. By the way, you don't have to worry about parking here, it is more than enough and it is well organised, so you wont go in to a parking zone that is already full. There's even a ride from the parking to the main entrance for those of you who just can't walk for some reason.
The point of global village, which by the way is open only from October through to March, is a sort of melting pot for different cultures. You have different countries showcasing their dances and selling goods that they are known for.
There is also an amusement park which pulls in a lot of families. There are plenty of rides for both young and young at heart. My son and I enjoyed them immensely.You have to be careful with your money here though.Just to give you an idea, the entry charge into Global Village is only AED 10.....I was a bit surprised by this because I thought it was quite cheap. At the amusement park the first ride we took was the ferris wheel....1 token is AED 5.....you need 6 tokens!!the ferris wheel went round only twice....is anyone feeling this rip off.......I almost refused to get off.....This is where they make their money. Hmmmmmmm maybe this is a business I should venture into.
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| On the ferris wheel |
It was then time for some shopping. Managed to bargain for some beautiful African paintings. You better bargain if you know whats good for you. The starting price is almost always triple what you should pay. As I say, to each their hustle, and I was hustling :-)
Once we were done with that, it was time to eat. There are a lot of stalls serving different cuisines. From Iranian to Indian and then your usual KFC type places. I opted to eat at Chicken Tikka. Yup...thats what it is called,. Nothing fancy but oh boy, the chicken was really really good.
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