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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