By Staff Reporter
Dubai: Global Village will be open from 6pm until 2am this Ramadan, providing visitors a sumptuous Iftar and Suhoor offering, it was announced today.
Visitors can also shop at the brand-new Ramadan Wonders Souk, which is situated at the heart of the village. The souk will be themed after a traditional Emirati market and will provide guests with Ramadan samples from the pavilions.
Global Village will also run the Step Challenge this Ramadan, with attractive prizes. Upon completion of 10,000 steps during a single visit, participants will be automatically added to a weekly draw and winners will be announced every Friday during the holy month of Ramadan.
The Arabian Orchestra’s melodies will also be played on the Main Stage, performed daily by an ensemble of 30 artists. Alongside this, several live shows including dual harps show, violin player and a Tannoura show will alternate between the Main Stage and the Wonder Stage in Mini World. Musical firework displays will light up the sky every Friday and Saturday at 9pm, while The Dragon Lake will also transform into a Ramadan-themed masterpiece featuring an exclusive laser and fire show.
Global Village will ahold its widely popular Ramadan Cannon, firing off at sunset every day to signify the end of fasting.
Children will also be treated to the Kids’ Theatre with weekends filled with fun and entertaining shows. From Friday to Sunday, kids can enjoy a spectacular Arabic puppet show alongside a Ramadan-exclusive take on the Kaleidoscope Show.