Global Village is no stranger to jaw-dropping firework displays.
However, on Sunday, visitors were treated to a rare and spectacular showcase, as the venue celebrated its silver jubilee season finale.
For the occasion, Global Village teamed up with Skydive Dubai to break a new Guinness World Record title, with 20 skydivers jumping from an altitude of more than 4,570 metres, lighting the skies with 78 fireworks, representative of the 78 cultures that were present at Global Village during its 25th season.
The stunt broke the Guinness World Record title for “highest altitude fireworks display”.
Once the evidence was validated, a Guinness World Record official presented Bader Anwahi, chief executive of Global Village, with the 25th certificate of the season. A final firework display then closed Global Village for another season.
The initiative was in line with Global Village’s aim to break 25 Guinness World Records over the course of its 25th season, which ran from October 25 to May 2.
The first world record was scored on October 30 with the site hosting the "biggest virtual rock concert".
Over the past eight months, some of the Guinness World Records broken by Global Village include: longest line of mandi and largest display of mandi (after which it donated 4,880 mandi meals to charity); largest mosaic that read "100,000,000 meals" and used 2,500 lanterns; most nationalities on a theme park ride; largest pin badge to celebrate International Happiness Day; and world's largest ticket.
Season 25 may have ended, but Global Village has already announced that it will return for season 26 in October 2021.
More information is 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
