• Global Village in Dubai will remain open throughout Ramadan. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Global Village in Dubai will remain open throughout Ramadan. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The family-friendly attraction hosts Ramadan Nights, an iftar and suhoor experience at the Majlis of the World.
    The family-friendly attraction hosts Ramadan Nights, an iftar and suhoor experience at the Majlis of the World.
  • A toddler enjoys herself at the annual event, which is marking its silver jubilee edition.
    A toddler enjoys herself at the annual event, which is marking its silver jubilee edition.
  • Ramadan decorations have enhanced the grandeur of Global Village.
    Ramadan decorations have enhanced the grandeur of Global Village.
  • Moutyaa Al Chayah, a cook from Baalbek, Lebanon, bakes manakeesh.
    Moutyaa Al Chayah, a cook from Baalbek, Lebanon, bakes manakeesh.
  • Global Village also offers delicious food options.
    Global Village also offers delicious food options.
  • Friends gather for iftar.
    Friends gather for iftar.
  • Luqaimat is also a favourite among those breaking the fast.
    Luqaimat is also a favourite among those breaking the fast.
  • Queue builds up in front of a Turkish ice cream outlet.
    Queue builds up in front of a Turkish ice cream outlet.
  • It's prayer time at Global Village.
    It's prayer time at Global Village.
  • The traditional cannon fire marking the end of the day's fast is quite a spectacle.
    The traditional cannon fire marking the end of the day's fast is quite a spectacle.
  • Food is cooked on the floating market.
    Food is cooked on the floating market.
  • A musician plays oud at the Majlis of the World.
    A musician plays oud at the Majlis of the World.
  • Global Village hosts more than 3,500 shopping outlets.
    Global Village hosts more than 3,500 shopping outlets.
  • An impromptu iftar gathering at Global Village.
    An impromptu iftar gathering at Global Village.
  • The Majlis of the World has been put up exclusively for Ramadan.
    The Majlis of the World has been put up exclusively for Ramadan.
  • The majlis hosts traditional entertainment such as live music.
    The majlis hosts traditional entertainment such as live music.
  • Ramadan decorations at the Syria pavilion.
    Ramadan decorations at the Syria pavilion.
  • Opening hours have been changed to accommodate guests over iftar and suhoor.
    Opening hours have been changed to accommodate guests over iftar and suhoor.

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Ramadan festivities at Global Village in Dubai - in pictures

The family-friendly attraction hosts Ramadan Nights, an iftar and suhoor experience at the Majlis of the World

The National

April 13, 2022

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Updated: October 14, 2022, 7:37 AM
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