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When Global Village started in 1996 it was situated beside the Dubai
Creek, and incorporated small independant kiosks, selling products from
various countries around the World. Over 1/2million people visited the
Global Village as it was then. Today the Global Village stands alone on
the edge of Dubailand and is a visitor attraction in itself. Visitor
figures have increased annually and the number of countries
participating has also grown. In 2008 over 4.5 million people passed
through the gates of Global Village and there were 39 different
countries displaying their unique handicrafts and products.
The Dubai museum is situated in Bur Dubai. Here you can witness how
Dubai used to look less than 50 years ago. The museum is incorporated
in Al Sahidi Fort. The Fort was built in the late 18th century and was
in the past a seat for the government and the rulers main residence.
The restored fort now provides a fascinating insight into olden days in
Dubai.
The heritage village incorporates a small museum showing ancient
artefacts from as far back as 550bc. The diving village displays
historical features relating to the industry within Dubai when locals
dived for pearls in the Gulf.
The spice souk is situated on the north side of Dubai creek and is very close to the gold souk. You will be overwhelmed by the selection of spices such as ginger and frankinsence. They are all displayed in huge sacks and the fragrance fills the air from morning till night.
The Dubai World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since
1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in the city of Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. The race is operated through the Emirates Horse Racing
Authority (EHRA) whose Chairman is Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Minister of Presidential Affairs of United Arab Emirates. The race was
the creation of the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum who owns Darley Stud & Godolphin Racing, one of the world's
leading thoroughbred breeding and racing operations. Part of the Dubai
World Cup Night of races, it has a purse of USD 6 million since 2004,
making it the world's richest horse race. It is a Group 1 flat race on
dirt run over a distance of 2,000 metres (10 furlongs) in late March.
Sharmilas Annual Dance show is a dancing extravaganza with a unique blend of dance styles, performed by over 160 talented UAE based performers of all ages and proficiencies. Happening on April 24th and 25th at The Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre at the Mall of the Emirates.
Second only to the frenzied bargain-hunting of the Dubai Shopping Festival in spring, Dubai Summer Surprises is an event which encourages visitors to shop, save and celebrate during nine weeks of entertainment. Just don't forget your credit card! During the festival, also known as DSS, Dubai's vast malls get together to offer major reductions across a wide range of goods. The pull is irresistible; over seven million shoppers flash their cash at this event. Live shows, activities, competitions and courses keep the whole family happy while the shopaholics shop.
The UAE Desert Challenge in Dubai is a rally across some of the most dramatic and demanding terrain. Drivers from all over the world race their cars, trucks and motorbikes on a five-day journey through the desert. Over the years of its development, the event has gradually migrated into the emirate of Abu Dhabi, the desert terrain of which is most suited to the demands and enjoyment of this world class event and the event Chairman, Mr Mohammed Ben Sulayem is delighted to accept the invitation of Abu Dhabi to comprehensively host the event in the Capital city and its desert.
The Legends Rock Dubai is the last event in the Outback Champions Series for senior tennis players. It is held each year in November in Dubai, UAE. Players who have participated in this event include Anders Jarryd, Bjorn Borg, Cedric Pioline, Guy Forget, Jim Courier, John Fitzgerald, John McEnroe, Mansour Bahrami, Michael Stich, Mikael Pernfors, Pat Cash, Paul Haarhuis, Peter McNamara, Sergi Bruguera, Stefan Edberg, Thomas Muster and Wayne Ferriera.
The Dubai World Championship is a golf tournament on the European
Tour that will be held for the first time from 19-22 November 2009 on
the Earth course at the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. The event is the climax of the new European Tour Race to
Dubai, which replaces the Order of Merit from 2009, and will be
contested by the leading 60 money winners following the Hong Kong Open,
with a record prize fund of $10,000,000, of which the winner's share
will be $1,666,660.
National Day celebrates Dubai's independence from Britain. Each year
shopping malls and monuments open up to the public and host a series of
events. These often include camel riding, competitions, demos &
exhibitions. For 4 days expect to see daily firework displays at the
Heritage Village and parades around the city.