Global Village, a member of Tatweer Dubai, and the premier culture and entertainment destination for families, will open on November 12, for another season of spectacular multicultural entertainment that will last for 102 days.

The 13th edition of Global Village will run until  February 21, 2009 and witness the participation of 31 country pavilions, including two new entrants, Iraq and Oman.

The longer duration of the season comes in response to the popular demand from enthusiastic residents and visitors to extend the colourful offerings of the festival for more number of families and children from across the region and beyond.

'The new season at Global Village will offer an unforgettable and lavish experience for visitors, including top notch facilities and spectacular entertainment shows spotlighting the customs and cultures from all over the world,' stated Abdul Redha Ali Bin Redha, Global Village project director.

For the first time this season, Global Village will host the Guinness World Records Pavilion, which will provide visitors with exciting opportunities to participate and set new records in a variety of categories.

Located in Dubailand, the Global Village is anticipated to welcome at least five million visitors during the 102 days of fun and entertainment this season, exceeding the 4.5 million footfall last year.-TradeArabia News Service