A quick trip to Global Village....

Last friday after having dinner at our relatives place, we were coming back home at 11pm when I saw GLOBAL VILLAGE.... on its bloom... though it was quite late to enter Global village and we all were too tired but I couldnt resist... & finally (after alot of STRUGGLE:) hubs agreed for a quick trip for MASALA TEA (going to global village for tea... what an excuse... heheheee)

Global village is a festival held in dubai starting in the last months of every year.  A huge area is dedicated for this festival. There are 27 pavillions in Global village from different countries including Pakistan, India, Iran, Africa, Jordan, Egypt etc. And each pavillion offers, varity of stuff for shoping, cultural shows etc...  you can check their website for details.

Few pictures I took...

Getting ready...

Though its never too cold in dubai but it is open area... so its cold for kids...

global village from parking (pure temptation)

I Just love this place... I took this piture from the bridge.

rides

marry go round...

After this picture a female police officer (shurta) came to me and asked me to be careful and dont take pictures of random people. ooppsssss

boat crossing view from the bridge

We wanted to have tea from India Pavillion... we love their MISALA TEA. These are the few Pavillions we crossed on our way to India Pavillion.

Egypt

Egypt pavillion wall

A cafe outside Egypt Pavillion

Last year It took me 2 hours to cover Egypt Pavillion only.... they have got such a nice amazing stuff.... dont want to miss it this time :(

Jordan

This guy was selling green tea in their cultural dress, in front of Jordan Pavillion

Lebanon

Palestine

Yemen

Yemen pavillion entrance.

My kids + hubby were too tired to go in... so we directly went to India Pavillion.

We didnt cross Africa Pavillion otherwise there is no chance that I dont go inside.... It is Fabulous, just fantastic... last year I bought some really kool stuff from there... will upload pics some time.

outer wall of India Pavillian

Outer wall of india pavillian

We directly went to the small cafe... I dont know what is this written but their tea was excellent...

Love these traditional puppets...

Indian lady waiting for customers 

Lady applying Hinnah on a customer's hand for 10DHS

stall lady fully dressed in traditional indian dress

I bought some of these adorable bangles for 5DHS each

Indian cultural dress

Loved this picture, it was displayed on one of the entrance walls

fabric embroided umberallas

EXCITMENT - - - saw a guy selling ballons

THINGS NOT TO MISS
If its your first time to Global Village dont miss these few places...

1. Bundu Khan Stall, for amazing food. They offer amazing pakistani food puri, parathaz, grill etc

2. Africa Pavillian, for some outstanding stuff.... Their cultural masks, amazing hand carved furniture etc.

3. Pakistan Pavillian, for classic fabric... and shoes. Pakistani lawn, cotton is famous world over and really it is awesome.

4. Before visiting check on Global Village website for the schedule of programs (cultural shows of different pavillians).... their cultural shows are worth watching.
I always love going to Global Village... I will be going there again after Muharram.
Oh yeah... we went there last year as well... will try to dig out last years pictures too...

Have fun,
Irum.