Global Village has racked up another record as part of its new season.
Back for its 25th iteration, the culture and shopping destination managed to achieve the quirky feat of creating the largest admission ticket of all time.
A Guinness World Record adjudicator was on site when a guest arrived with a giant ticket that stood 2.7 metres tall.
The latest achievement is the sixth of the planned 25 Guinness World Records Global Village is aiming for as part of its silver jubilee celebrations.
The first one was scored in roaring fashion on October 30 with the site hosting the "biggest virtual rock concert".
Large screens across Global Village showed more than 2,000 people strapping in their instruments from their homes for a streamed performance of classic rock tunes.
Global Village also broke the record for most LED lights ever on a car last month.
The next record attempt will be announced by Global Village in the near future.
Opening its gates on October 25, the enduring festival returned with its brand-new theme song by pop stars RedOne and Ahlam, a massive fireworks display and a host of safety measures in place.
These included free face masks, thermal scanners and more than 600 sanitisation stations spread across the venue.
To drive the safety message home for young visitors, teddy bears instead of traditional signs and stickers have been deployed on seats to ensure social distancing in the children’s theatre.
Contactless payment procedures have also been implemented across all merchants and outlets at the park. Visitors are recommended to download GV Pay by Noqodi, the Global Village app that allows guests to purchase everything on-site through their phone.
The digital wallets can be refilled any time through the app, ultimately reducing queues and reliance on cash across the park.
Global Village will run until Sunday, April 18, 2021. Tickets are Dh15. Sundays to Wednesdays, 4pm-12am; Thursdays and Fridays, 4pm-1am; and Saturdays, 2pm-11pm. More information is available at globalvillage.ae
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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
