Global Village 2021 to run until May: Dubai destination to stay open for two extra weeks

'One week is not enough to enjoy the wonders of Ramadan,' say organisers

A mother helps her child put on his face mask at Global Village in Dubai as it reopens on October 25, 2020. EPA

Visitors wear face masks at the opening Global Village's 25th season. EPA

Staff line up at the entrance of Global Village as it opens for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National

Global Village celebrated its soft launch on Sunday, October 25. Reem Mohammed/The National

The attraction's performers can be seen in face masks. Reem Mohammed/The National

Visitors flock to Global Village as it reopens for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National

Confetti marks the reopening of Global Village for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National

Global Village performers welcome guests back. Reem Mohammed/The National

Global Village celebrates its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National

Guests return to Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National

Socially distanced spacing at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National

Hand sanitisers are present at some pavilions. Reem Mohammed/The National

A Carnaval employee wears a face mask and shield at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National

The Floating Market is back at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National

Signs to help maintain social distancing at Global Village 2020. Reem Mohammed/The National

Guests return to Global Village on its opening day. Reem Mohammed/The National

The Vietnam and Cambodia pavilion is new for 2020. Reem Mohammed/The National

The Japan pavilion at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National

Chefs at Global Village's Floating Market prepare to welcome back guests. Reem Mohammed/The National

A number of new safety measures are in place as Global Village reopens. Reem Mohammed/The National

Global Village is celebrating its silver jubilee this year. Reem Mohammed/The National

Teddy bears will be used at the children’s theatre to maintain social distancing. Reem Mohammed/The National

A packed Floating Market on Global Village's first day of opening for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National

Performers at Global Village's Iranian pavilion. Reem Mohammed/The National

Global Village's Iranian pavilion. Reem Mohammed/The National

Global Village celebrates its 25th season this year. Reem Mohammed/The National

A food vendor serves Turkish simit at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National

Entrance and exit marks outside the pavilions remind guests to maintain social distancing. Reem Mohammed/The National

A new app has been launched to allow people to make cashless transactions. Reem Mohammed/The National

A general view of Global Village in Dubai as it reopens. EPA

Visitors wearing face masks enjoy the fountain at Global Village in Dubai. EPA

You'll now have a little bit longer to get your fill of Global Village.

The entertainment destination has announced it will remain open until May 2, extending its 25th season by an additional two weeks.

The Dubai favourite had been due to wrap up its silver jubilee celebrations on April 18.

Organisers cited the start of Ramadan, which is predicted to begin on Monday, April 12, as the reason for the extension.

"Because one week is not enough to enjoy the wonders of Ramadan, we will continue to welcome you at Global Village until May 2," the destination posted on its Twitter page.

Organisers added that Global Village will operate later opening hours, 6pm to 2am, during Ramadan.

The news follows Global Village's announcement earlier in March that it was resuming its twice-weekly "musical" fireworks show, which was suspended in February.

The spectacle was paused on February 3 following a directive from Dubai Tourism to suspend live entertainment in hotels and restaurants.

Fireworks will take place at the multicultural theme park every Thursday and Friday at 9pm.

The destination opened gates for its 25th season on October 25, with a host of safety measures in place.

These include free face masks, thermal scanners and more than 600 sanitisation stations spread across the venue.

Global Village is on Sundays to Wednesdays, 4pm-12am; Thursdays and Fridays, 4pm-1am; and Saturdays, 2pm-11pm; until Sunday, May 2, 2021. Tickets are Dh15. More information is available at globalvillage.ae

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