Dubai’s greatest tourist destination, Global Village will open its gates on 21st October this year. For the first time in 17 years, in order to cover the period of Eid Al Adha, the region’s leading Cultural, Shopping and Entertainment family outdoor destination will begin earlier and will last for six months. Saeed Ali bin Redha said: “Global Village remains one of Dubai’s most popular and well-loved attractions and continues to attract millions of people from across the UAE, the GCC and other markets every year.” Observing the increasing demand of both visitors and marketers, it will remain open for 161 days with the closing date set for March 30, 2013.