Post by : Raina Mansoor
Photo : Dubai Government Media Office
Global Village, a popular place for family fun, food, shopping, and entertainment in the region, has just announced something special for New Year's Eve 2024. The park will have seven exciting drone shows, each carefully timed with one of the seven firework countdowns. This new surprise will make the already fun and busy night even more exciting for visitors on December 31, 2024.
The drone shows will light up the sky at different times: 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:00 PM, 12:00 AM, and 1:00 AM. Each drone show will share a "Happy New Year" message while the colorful fireworks fill the sky. Guests can also enjoy live music performances on the Main Stage, a fun DJ show, and many other entertaining acts throughout the park.
This year, Global Village is adding the drone shows to its list of celebrations for the first time. The best part is that all of these exciting activities are included in the regular entry ticket, so everyone—whether they’re visiting with family, friends, or as a couple—can enjoy the fun without paying extra.
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Global Village is known for being a place where people from all over the world can come together and experience different cultures. For this New Year’s Eve, the seven drone shows will say "Happy New Year" at different times, showing how the New Year is celebrated in different time zones around the world.
In addition to the drone shows and fireworks, visitors can enjoy shopping in 30 cultural pavilions, more than 3,500 shops, 250+ food options, and over 200 exciting rides and attractions. There is something for everyone, from kids to adults.
Global Village’s three main gates will open from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM on New Year's Eve, so people can come and join the celebrations. Whether you want to shop, enjoy the rides, eat delicious food, or watch the fun entertainment, Global Village offers a great way to end the year and start the New Year full of joy and excitement.
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