Monday, January 28, 2013

Visit to Dubai Global Village

Last week we visited Global Village in Dubai. We had never been before and were interested to know what it was like. It is basically a destination split into different country zones, that are themed with food, shopping and entertainment.

So, well it wasn't exactly Disney, but it was kind of interesting! Mostly however the markets appeared to be selling the same old tat from China, except the Africa zone that did seem to have some cool African stuff.

There was a kind of canal that ran through the whole area on which you could take boat rides. There was also a central area with a fun fair, complete with Ferris Wheel, which I will return to! There is also a nightly firework display which we didn't stay to.

If you did decide you want to visit every area and do every ride, then you could indeed spend all day here (open 4pm to like midnight I think), but I reckon 2-3 hours is plenty enough before you will get bored.



Each area with it's country designation....





The Emirati traditional cooking stall ... 





Waste not, want not in Africa...



Our favourite ! 


A good time was had by all...




Sadly, not the Fornication Centre ...




So, as I mentioned above, there was a Ferris Wheel. We didn't have the time or inclination to go to the rides area - and just as well! A couple of days later, the follow story appeared in the paper...

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/three-arrested-over-global-village-ferris-wheel-death-in-dubai

Basically, a piece of the wheel fell off and de-capitated a man below! The park is closed for half the year while it is too hot. One would have to question what kind of maintenance is done during this time while the ride is left idle in the baking heat?

It's a sad story, but I'm just glad we never went near the rides and would never in the future!




1 comment:

  1. I really enjoyed reading your blog. I loved this post very much. Looking forward to reading more of your pursuits in Dubai

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