Dubai’s Global Village welcomed more than 9 million visitors during its 27th season – the highest number of guests in the festival park’s history.
The attendance record was confirmed by Fernando Eiroa, CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment (via Gulf News).
Eiroa said: “This new record achieved over 188 days firmly positions Global Village as not only the region’s number one entertainment attraction but also one of the world’s most popular entertainment destinations.”
He added: “As we continue to play our role in contributing to Dubai’s position as a global hub for entertainment and tourism, we look forward to what’s ahead and extend thanks to our invaluable partners and the Global Village team whose contributions have helped make season 27 our most successful ever.”
Global Village launched for its 27th season on 25 October 2022. Since then, it has seen more than 90 different cultures represented across 27 pavilions, as well as 40,000 performances by 400 artists from more than 40 nationalities.
Additionally, guests enjoyed more than 175 rides and attractions, 3,250 retail and dining outlets, and 77 fireworks displays.
For its latest season, Global Village opened the new ‘House of Fear’ attraction, described as the scariest haunted house in the region.
New attractions at Global Village
House of Fear features a team of scare actors and nine immersive experiences, including a haunted cemetery, hospital psych ward and ‘screaming tree’.
In addition, the new ‘Diggers Lab’ allowed young visitors to operate diggers, dumpers and other construction machinery, while the new ‘Big Balloon’ ride offered 360-degree views across the park.
Dubai Holding Entertainment’s attractions portfolio includes Ain Dubai, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Global Village, and the Coca-Cola Arena.
“Dubai Holding Entertainment is the largest entertainment group in the region. We are a very diversified group of different businesses,” Eiroa told blooloop.
Images: Dubai Holding Entertainment
