#PROJECT: GLOBAL VILLAGE

Trances · November 14th, 2004, 01:22 PM

Name: Global village
Location: Dubailand /
Developer:

Cost:
Size: 17.2 million sq. ft.
Construction Start: late 2003 ??
Construction End: Open Jan 2005

The Global Village is the perfect forum for the countries of the world to showcase their heritage, culture, architecture, arts and crafts, cuisine, merchandise and unique lifestyle. Participating countries have a choice of large and small pavilions, which they can design to their own specifications.
There are ones for the follow counties

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
China
Czech Republic
Egypt
Germany
India
Indonesia
Iran
Italy
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Lebanon
Malaysia
Morocco
Pakistan
Palestine
Philippines
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Singapore
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Thailand
Turkey
Vietnam
Yemen

Future Pavillions
Britain
Japan
Switzerland

About:
The Global Village has seen a great success since it has been launched in 1996 and through out the following years, establishing a unique tourist destination that is sought by visitors from all over the world. According to the statistics, which have shown an outstanding increase in the numbers of visitors and countries participating with special sets of pavilions on the location, the village is still by far the most exotic attraction of the DSF. It’s a wholesome experience for the visitor to enjoy, as it offer them various of facilities and services. After more than 9 years of its presence at Dubai Shopping Festival, the Global Village is now moving to a new location on the immense project of “Dubai Land" announcing a new rule of continuing to succeed and attract tourists from around the world – whom have last year exceeded 5.2 million. The Global Village will be open with the beginning of DSF on the 12 Jan 2005 and remain open for two and a half months till 31 Mar 2005.

web site
http://www.globalvillage.ae/main.php

Site a while ago

location map

Trances · November 14th, 2004, 01:24 PM

First Australian pavilion to be showcased at Global Village 2005
The Australian Pavilion will be showcased for the very first time at Global Village 2005 in Dubai. Yah that one for my home land
http://www.ameinfo.com/news/Detailed/47886.html

Japan's pavilion will feature the 'Himeji Palace' at Global Village 2005
After a long silence, a Japan Country Pavilion finally makes its debut at the Global Village 2005.

The technology gurus take on the much-awaited challenge to make an impact at this immensely popular global arena.

The Japanese pavilion will adorn the Global Village 2005 for the first time, spread across an area of 750 square meters. E4 Entertainment the leading Events & Exhibitions Company in Dubai will be organizing the Japanese Pavilion 2005.

model of the matterhorn in the swiss pavilion
http://www.swisspaviliondubai.com/
http://www.infam.ch/movabletype/arch...atterhorn.html

http://www.infam.ch/movabletype/arch...atterhorn.html

Think there is enough here for thread

November 14th, 2004, 01:29 PM

So the Global Village will be open for two and a half months every year? Forever?

Dubai-Lover · November 14th, 2004, 01:30 PM

there will also be a new british pavillion

New British pavilion at the Global Village 2005
Next year in 2005, there will be a 1750m2 British Pavilion thanks to the efforts of a local British entrepreneur, Ms. Dawn Merck.

The new British pavilion will be built for the Global Village 2005

Approval has been granted from all the government departments and the design, (based on Covent Garden, London), is now being produced.

The Global Village is one of the most spectacular events hosted in Dubai each year.
A concept that began in 1996, the Global Village now attracts participation from over 40 countries and is the perfect forum for the countries of the world to showcase their heritage, culture, architecture, arts and crafts, cuisine, merchandise and unique lifestyle.

The success of the Dubai Global Village enterprise, with a staggering 5.2 million visitors over 32 days in 2004 (official government figures) is even more startling when you realise that until now there has been no real British presence.

In 2005, the Global Village moves to a new and larger site, with dedicated access roads, parking & public transport links, along with a host of other improvements. The village will not only span the Dubai Shopping Festival which opens on January 12th 2005, but will remain open until March 31st 2005,thus making it a much more attractive business prospect for all participants involved.

"We already have several prominent British companies and organisations on board, and are looking for additional interested parties to participate in this prestigious British Pavilion. The commercial area in the pavilion will include banking, insurance, education, tourism, health care and property," said Bill Jamieson, Business Development & Marketing Manager at Dawn 2000 Exhibitions.

The market area will comprise stalls exhibiting and selling a wide range of British products & the shopping streets will feature leading British brands, products and FMCG & a separate area for Arts & Craft and Cultural events.

Trances · November 14th, 2004, 01:33 PM

if you have time check the web site it has heaps of details and media photos

Dubai-Lover · November 14th, 2004, 01:34 PM

yes, homepage is very well done
added this thread to sticky overview thread and added a location pic

Trances · November 14th, 2004, 01:37 PM

very good this one is a very hot topic and heaps of media compared to some of the other that really hush hush
I expect this thread to be quite busy as Jan comes around
And guess what i will be dubai Feb 19 so can go there

Dubai-Lover · November 14th, 2004, 01:49 PM

should be finished then
great if you could go for a visit!

pics would be fantasti, because i can't really imagine how this one will look like

Trances · November 14th, 2004, 01:59 PM

you can go out and get close to it when you in dubai long before i am there

Dubai-Lover · November 14th, 2004, 02:02 PM

yes, seems like i will have no free time

hopefully it's possible to have a view in there
i have seen the big advert on emirates road, but there is no entrance
and it seems to be 2km+ inside dubailand, maybe it's impossible to get there by now as still under c?

Trances · November 14th, 2004, 02:08 PM

i really dont know
would have to drive out there
which is the middle of no where already

city of the future · November 15th, 2004, 09:53 AM

that sucks no Canadian pavillion, global village is only temporary i think because i drove by it a week ago and the construction just started.

Trances · November 15th, 2004, 11:14 AM

maybe 2006

BinDubai · November 15th, 2004, 12:40 PM

i guess it will be just during the DSF and it will be empty during the year

Trances · November 15th, 2004, 12:51 PM

seems like a waste

***AltinD*** · November 15th, 2004, 04:54 PM

It always been that way, temporary.

Up to 2001 it was near the Creek Park and Wafi. From 2002 it was near the creek at the right side of Garhood bridge.

I remember in 2000 I got my name written on a tiny grain of rice. I think I still have that.

Dubai_Boy · November 15th, 2004, 07:58 PM

thats thing on the map is 17.2 million square foot

wahahaha

juiced · November 15th, 2004, 08:17 PM

When they announced they were going to move it out to Emirates Road, I heard that they would make Global Village a year-round destination. Maybe they'll close it after DSF to continue with the construction and reopen it permanently later on?

Trances · November 16th, 2004, 12:36 AM

all year round would be ok if they improved the quality
I went this year and I was not impressed
every store had the same crap I did not find it to show case any thing much international. The pavilions were nothing compared to say a world Expo. Prices were to much. Crowd control and better layout was needed.

Dubai-Lover · November 16th, 2004, 12:38 AM

so it's not worth a visit? i really thought the concept of this project was great

November 14th, 2004, 01:22 PM	#1
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	#PROJECT: GLOBAL VILLAGE (Dubai Land) Name: Global village Location: Dubailand / Developer: Cost: Size: 17.2 million sq. ft. Construction Start: late 2003 ?? Construction End: Open Jan 2005 The Global Village is the perfect forum for the countries of the world to showcase their heritage, culture, architecture, arts and crafts, cuisine, merchandise and unique lifestyle. Participating countries have a choice of large and small pavilions, which they can design to their own specifications. There are ones for the follow counties Afghanistan Bangladesh China Czech Republic Egypt Germany India Indonesia Iran Italy Jordan Kenya Kuwait Lebanon Malaysia Morocco Pakistan Palestine Philippines Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Sudan Syria Thailand Turkey Vietnam Yemen Future Pavillions Britain Japan Switzerland About: The Global Village has seen a great success since it has been launched in 1996 and through out the following years, establishing a unique tourist destination that is sought by visitors from all over the world. According to the statistics, which have shown an outstanding increase in the numbers of visitors and countries participating with special sets of pavilions on the location, the village is still by far the most exotic attraction of the DSF. It’s a wholesome experience for the visitor to enjoy, as it offer them various of facilities and services. After more than 9 years of its presence at Dubai Shopping Festival, the Global Village is now moving to a new location on the immense project of “Dubai Land" announcing a new rule of continuing to succeed and attract tourists from around the world – whom have last year exceeded 5.2 million. The Global Village will be open with the beginning of DSF on the 12 Jan 2005 and remain open for two and a half months till 31 Mar 2005. web site http://www.globalvillage.ae/main.php Site a while ago location map __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.” Last edited by Dubai-Lover; November 14th, 2004 at 01:32 PM.

November 14th, 2004, 01:24 PM	#2
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	First Australian pavilion to be showcased at Global Village 2005 The Australian Pavilion will be showcased for the very first time at Global Village 2005 in Dubai. Yah that one for my home land http://www.ameinfo.com/news/Detailed/47886.html Japan's pavilion will feature the 'Himeji Palace' at Global Village 2005 After a long silence, a Japan Country Pavilion finally makes its debut at the Global Village 2005. The technology gurus take on the much-awaited challenge to make an impact at this immensely popular global arena. The Japanese pavilion will adorn the Global Village 2005 for the first time, spread across an area of 750 square meters. E4 Entertainment the leading Events & Exhibitions Company in Dubai will be organizing the Japanese Pavilion 2005. model of the matterhorn in the swiss pavilion http://www.swisspaviliondubai.com/ http://www.infam.ch/movabletype/arch...atterhorn.html http://www.infam.ch/movabletype/arch...atterhorn.html Think there is enough here for thread __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 14th, 2004, 01:30 PM	#4
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	there will also be a new british pavillion New British pavilion at the Global Village 2005 Next year in 2005, there will be a 1750m2 British Pavilion thanks to the efforts of a local British entrepreneur, Ms. Dawn Merck. The new British pavilion will be built for the Global Village 2005 Approval has been granted from all the government departments and the design, (based on Covent Garden, London), is now being produced. The Global Village is one of the most spectacular events hosted in Dubai each year. A concept that began in 1996, the Global Village now attracts participation from over 40 countries and is the perfect forum for the countries of the world to showcase their heritage, culture, architecture, arts and crafts, cuisine, merchandise and unique lifestyle. The success of the Dubai Global Village enterprise, with a staggering 5.2 million visitors over 32 days in 2004 (official government figures) is even more startling when you realise that until now there has been no real British presence. In 2005, the Global Village moves to a new and larger site, with dedicated access roads, parking & public transport links, along with a host of other improvements. The village will not only span the Dubai Shopping Festival which opens on January 12th 2005, but will remain open until March 31st 2005,thus making it a much more attractive business prospect for all participants involved. "We already have several prominent British companies and organisations on board, and are looking for additional interested parties to participate in this prestigious British Pavilion. The commercial area in the pavilion will include banking, insurance, education, tourism, health care and property," said Bill Jamieson, Business Development & Marketing Manager at Dawn 2000 Exhibitions. The market area will comprise stalls exhibiting and selling a wide range of British products & the shopping streets will feature leading British brands, products and FMCG & a separate area for Arts & Craft and Cultural events. __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

November 14th, 2004, 01:33 PM	#5
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	if you have time check the web site it has heaps of details and media photos __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 14th, 2004, 01:34 PM	#6
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	yes, homepage is very well done added this thread to sticky overview thread and added a location pic __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

November 14th, 2004, 01:29 PM	#3
BulldozerGirl Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	So the Global Village will be open for two and a half months every year? Forever?

November 14th, 2004, 01:37 PM	#7
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	very good this one is a very hot topic and heaps of media compared to some of the other that really hush hush I expect this thread to be quite busy as Jan comes around And guess what i will be dubai Feb 19 so can go there __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 14th, 2004, 01:49 PM	#8
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	should be finished then great if you could go for a visit! pics would be fantasti, because i can't really imagine how this one will look like __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

November 14th, 2004, 01:59 PM	#9
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	you can go out and get close to it when you in dubai long before i am there __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 14th, 2004, 02:02 PM	#10
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	yes, seems like i will have no free time hopefully it's possible to have a view in there i have seen the big advert on emirates road, but there is no entrance and it seems to be 2km+ inside dubailand, maybe it's impossible to get there by now as still under c? __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

November 14th, 2004, 02:08 PM	#11
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	i really dont know would have to drive out there which is the middle of no where already __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 15th, 2004, 09:53 AM	#12
city of the future city of the future Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 537 Likes (Received): 0	that sucks no Canadian pavillion, global village is only temporary i think because i drove by it a week ago and the construction just started.

November 15th, 2004, 11:14 AM	#13
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	maybe 2006 __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 15th, 2004, 12:40 PM	#14
BinDubai بـــــ ـدبي ــــــــــن Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,452 Likes (Received): 0	i guess it will be just during the DSF and it will be empty during the year

November 15th, 2004, 12:51 PM	#15
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	seems like a waste __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 15th, 2004, 04:54 PM	#16
*AltinD* The Modecator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tiranë / DUBAI / Vienna Posts: 29,765 Likes (Received): 536	It always been that way, temporary. Up to 2001 it was near the Creek Park and Wafi. From 2002 it was near the creek at the right side of Garhood bridge. I remember in 2000 I got my name written on a tiny grain of rice. I think I still have that.

November 15th, 2004, 07:58 PM	#17
Dubai_Boy I love Abu Dhabi. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 3,699 Likes (Received): 42	thats thing on the map is 17.2 million square foot wahahaha __________________ http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies...MGC_Report.pdf GoldStone Report.

November 15th, 2004, 08:17 PM	#18
juiced go with the flow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,927 Likes (Received): 0	When they announced they were going to move it out to Emirates Road, I heard that they would make Global Village a year-round destination. Maybe they'll close it after DSF to continue with the construction and reopen it permanently later on?

November 16th, 2004, 12:36 AM	#19
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	all year round would be ok if they improved the quality I went this year and I was not impressed every store had the same crap I did not find it to show case any thing much international. The pavilions were nothing compared to say a world Expo. Prices were to much. Crowd control and better layout was needed. __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

November 16th, 2004, 12:38 AM	#20
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	so it's not worth a visit? i really thought the concept of this project was great __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

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