Global Village Welcomes IAAPA Delegation To The Heart Of Wonder

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Published February 24th, 2022 - 03:02 GMT

Global Village Welcomes IAAPA Delegation To The Heart Of Wonder

During the event

Highlights

Global Village hosted leading industry professionals from the prestigious International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA).

Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, hosted leading industry professionals from the prestigious International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA).

Global Village’s CEO, Bader Anwahi welcomed CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment, Fernando Eiroa and his wife, President and CEO of IAAPA, Hal McEvoy, Chairman of the Board Ken Whiting, Jim Pattison, First Vice Chair, Mikka Seppala, IAPPA EMEA Chairman, Jakob Wahl, COO and Manjana Roth, Special Projects, Diane Williams, Meeting Planner, Donna McEvoy, Renee Whiting and Steve Thompson.

Attendees had a unique opportunity to explore the multicultural park with 26 pavilions representing more than 80 cultures and key attractions including Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Odditorium and Harbour Force –the Middle East’s first-ever water-based stunt show.

The delegation also enjoyed the After Dark show on the Main Stage, followed by dinner at Taksim. The visit brought industry professionals together to highlight best practices and share ideas

For more information, please visit: www.globalvillage.ae or download the Global Village App.

Background Information

Global Village

Global Village is Dubai’s leading family entertainment and cultural attraction with a unique shopping experience at 30 pavilions each representing a different country. Global Village also offers a variety of dining options from different cuisines, along with thrill rides and children rides at the Fantasy Island. Launched in 1997, Global Village was first based on the Creek side then Oud Metha then Dubai Festival City, until it found a permanent home in 2005 on Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road Exit 37.