Global Village bags TripAdvisor certificate

Dubai's leading family and cultural entertainment destination, receives Certificate of Excellence from the world's largest travel site

Dubai: Global Village, Dubai's leading family and cultural entertainment destination, has received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. The award follows the park receiving positive reviews that are consistently rated a minimum of 4 out of 5 by millions of monthly visitors on the TripAdvisor website, the world's largest travel review site. This latest accolade for Global Village is a reflection of the continued innovation and development of the park which is a major part of the strong tourism industry in the UAE, and specifically Dubai- one of the fastest growing industries in the region.

The tourism sector in Dubai is committed to continuously providing world class attractions, facilities and hospitality services to local residents and guests and Global Village is a major part of the Emirate's attractions.

Global Village is one of Dubai's major seasonal events with a large number of families from the UAE, other GCC countries, and further abroad, visiting over its 5 month season. The 20th season of Global Village will begin on November 3, 2015 until the April 9, 2016.

The expansion has allowed for more exhibitors to sell varied and specialised products from different countries creating a unique shopping experience for visitors and offer the most diverse range of products from all over the world.

Products are available from over 70 countries around the world, and with cultural shows taking place at every pavilion; guests can see what dances and music set each country apart. Guests have 25 dining experiences to choose from all over the world, as well as 150 kiosks with snacks and beverages to try.

The Heritage Village has its own area in Global Village to showcase the amazing culture and heritage of the UAE, by educating visitors as to how people lived in the UAE many years ago. The Heritage Village shows how Emiratis' houses would have been like and how they lived in the desert.

Global Village has invested in enhanced structures and facilities as well as expanded its visitor space to 2.4 million square meters with the addition of 330,000 square meters were for the 19th season. Over the 157 day season Gloal Village welcomed over 5 million guests to walk around 31 pavilions and over 3500 shopping outlets.

In line with Dubai's vision for 2021, and in the run up to Expo 2020, Global Village is committed to bringing local residents and guests in the UAE high quality family entertainment and as well as interact with cultures from all over the world. Global Village has worked consistently to making Dubai a fantastic family destination for tourists and local residents.

The awarding of this highly acclaimed certificate reinforces the quality and significant role that Global Village plays in the broader tourism economy in Dubai and the part it is playing in helping Dubai reach its annual visitor target of 20 million visitors by 2020.
Ahmad Hussain, Chief Operating Officer at Global Village, said: "We are very proud to have been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor and believe there is no greater testament than the support and validation of our customers and visitors, who have consistently voted and reviewed us as one the best in the world.

"Global Village will continue to strive towards the commitment of the nation's 2021 vision of creative innovation as well as to provide the best in entertainment and excellence in customer experience." The immensely popular family destination that has 70 countries represented across 31 pavilions at Global Village is a true reflection of the cultural diversity in Dubai andhas witnessed a 15 per cent growth in visitor numbers year on year since its inception nearly 20 years ago.

TripAdvisor is a travel website company that provides people with a platform to rate and review destinations they have visited. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is awarded to properties and attractions that consistently receive outstanding reviews on TripAdvisor from people who have visited the destination. TripAdvisor has 340 million unique monthly visitors and has reviews of more than 4.9 million attractions and restaurants.

The last season also saw the launch of an official mascot for Global Village called 'Globo' that was an instant hit with children and families. Being one of the premiere and much loved destinations of the region, Global Village is visited by thousands of families every year during its 5 month long season. Last season ended with a total of 5 million guests who visited between November 6 and April 11, 2015.

With the 20th edition launching towards the end of this year, Global Village is set to pave the way for one of its biggest seasons ever, promising to offer entertainment experiences that have never been seen before. The certificatefor excellence given to Global Village affirms Dubai's position as a leader in the leisure and entertainment industry.