Global village, Dubai, post - one

Dubai global village!

Every year the number of countries having pavilions here is increasing. No doubt, this gathering is getting better and better as years go by.

This time of the year is a festive season in Dubai. Coupled with Dubai shopping festival (DSF) there is glitter and bling everywhere in Dubai. Mesmerizing Dubai!

           

This is a unique opportunity to witness the culture, products, and people from different parts of the world without going there.

          

It actually is a vast venue with eateries, entertainment, fireworks and the like! There is a cultural stage here where artists from different countries showcase their unique cultural talents.

      

Photography, when twilight is in full swing is a wonderful thing!

 

There is an artificial canal where you can ride on traditional boats. There are stage shows, stunt shows, street shows, cultural shows, and concerts.

       

The exhibits are simply awesome! Not a moment of boredom. The price is also reasonable,

     

You will be able to buy any type of middle eastern perfumes here. Feeling lucky...well...there are lucky draws too and the winner gets sackloads of money, it is Dubai, you know!

These pictures were taken the last time I visited there in 2012.

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Global village, Dubai

The Global village in Dubai is an awesome attraction for tourists and residents alike. Started in 1997 at the Dubai creek modestly it has emerged as a destination of great global importance attracting millions to Dubai in December until April every year during the time of Dubai shopping festival.

From 2005, it had found a permanent location on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Exit 37.

The abra ( traditional boat ) ride along the canal traversing the village was fantastic!

These pictures were shot in 2013 during the shopping festival season.

The Sunset was awesome!

Pavilions of many countries like Germany, Turkey, China, Kingdom of Thailand, India and all middle eastern countries are present. Visit here and you will see the unique attractions of those countries.

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Moroccan tea - a tradition

I enjoyed Moroccan tea while visiting the Global village during the last Dubai Shopping festival 2012 - 2013.

It was written at the front of the outlet that they serve authentic Moroccan tea so I decided to try it out.

I liked the drink.

Mint leaves are added to gunpowder green tea to make this flavourful drink. During preparation, the drink is poured back into the pot to mix it well with sugar. Yes, they prepare this delicious drink with sugar.

You can see a traditional silver-colored teapot (berrad) and glass with a greenish tint. These are kept on a silver tray. A soft cloth is wrapped at the handle. The hot drink is poured into glasses from a certain height to produce foam.

Green tea is rich in antioxidants and is very good for health.

Moroccans serve tea as part of their wonderful hospitality. On formal occasions, tea drinking here is akin to the world famous Japanese tea ceremony.

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