UAE’s top tourist attractions revealed

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More than 2,000 people from the UAE and Saudi Arabia revealed the UAE’s most popular tourist attractions.

According to the latest YouGov study titled “Hot Summer: Revealing Leisure and Entertainment Trends in the GCCGlobal Village has become the most popular attraction, attracting the most visitors over the past 12 months.

Among UAE residents, nearly two in five choose Global Village as their top destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and overall attractions. It’s twice as popular as any other venue.

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Thanks to all our guests, Global Village is number one among the most popular attractions in the UAE! We can’t wait to welcome you again in Season 28!#International Village

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It also topped the list of attractions respondents plan to visit again within the next 12 months. More than one-third of the respondents expressed their intention to visit the global village in the coming year.

During Season 27, international village An important milestone was achieved with a record breaking nine million guests. Twenty-seven pavilions showcased representatives of more than 90 cultures, with more than 40,000 performances by individuals from 40 different countries.

Guests were rewarded with an enriching experience, including more than 175 rides and attractions, the opportunity to shop and dine at more than 3,250 stores, and the pleasure of witnessing 77 unique fireworks displays.

Earlier this month, Global Village released announcement Regarding the extension of the opening time of the 28th season.

The season will start on October 18, 2023 and run until April 28, 2024.

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