Global Village Countries in Dubai

If you are planning a trip to the Global Village in Dubai, you may be wondering which countries are represented at the Global Village. The Global Village changes a bit every year and each year brings in new and exciting attractions, entertainment, shopping, and food.

How many countries are in the Global Village Dubai? There are 80 countries in the Global Village for the 2022 season. The countries are housed in 26 pavilions throughout the Global Village or represented through food kiosks, shopping venues, restaurants, or shows.

[Source: https://www.globalvillage.ae/en]

At the Global Village in Dubai you can “visit” 80 countries in one day! Although there is so much to see, you might want to give yourself a couple days to take it all in. Read on to find out more about the different countries you can visit at the Global Village in Dubai.

Which countries are at the Global Village Dubai?

Now that you know there are around 80 countries at the Global Village in Dubai, you may be wondering which countries those are. There are countries from many different continents at the Global Village. You’ll see representation from MENA (Middle East and North Africa), Far East, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and South Asia.

MENA

The following countries from the MENA are showcased at the Global Village:

UAE
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Lebanon
Syria
Iran
Bahrain
Kuwait
Palestine
Jordan

There are 10 pavilions in the MENA section of the global village. Each Pavilion is designed to give you a sense of what each country’s culture is like either by offering food or shopping that is specific to the featured country. Some of the highlights from the MENA pavilions include:

Bahraini and Kuwaiti sweets, pickles, and perfumes
A tour of the Syria Pavilion that features traditional Syrian food such as labneh, cheese, zaatar, olives, and jam
Oils, handicrafts and architecture that displays the UAE’s heritage and hospitality
Traditional street markets set up with authentic products, souvenirs, and fresh juices in the style of Palestine and Jordan
Yemen’s famous spices and Yemini Daggers
Locally manufactured Lebanese soaps and cosmetics

Far East

After you’ve visited the MENA pavilions make sure to head over to the spectacular Far East pavilions. In the Far East pavilions, you’ll see the following countries:

China
Thailand
Japan (New in season 24)
Korea (New in season 24)
Vietnam
Philippines

Some of the things you can expect to see at the Far East pavilions include:

Bags, toys, sunglasses, and pretty much any other accessory you can think of at the China pavilion
Also at the China pavilion you can see cultural shows, folk dances, and epics that tell of China’s history
Specialty Korean beauty products
Thai massage shops and fresh Thai fruits such as mangoes and bananas
Anime themed ice cream, soft drinks with collagen, and hostesses clad in authentic Japanese kimonos

Europe

The Europe pavilions are always a big hit at the Global Village. This year the Europe pavilions will consist of:

Turkey
Bosnia & the Balkans
Azerbaijan (New for season 24)

There is also a generic European pavilion that, according to the Global Village website, features “…a variety of shops, offering lines of attention grabbing and traditional products originating from a multitude of European countries and cities” (https://www.globalvillage.ae/shopping/pavilions/?pavilion_id=36&cat_id=3).

It doesn’t say what countries and cities are featured in the pavilion, but you can be sure that you’ll find some great shopping and delicious food there!

Here’s an idea of what you’ll see at the Europe pavilions:

Spectacular Turkish glass and ceramic ware in beautiful colours that has been modeled after the finest Anatolian designs
Traditional Azerbaijani ice cream!
Live performances and amazing Bosnian foods such as meat, cheese, spinach, and sweets

Africa

The Africa pavilions are comprised of the following countries:

Egypt
Morocco
A generic Africa pavilion that represents these 15 sub-Saharan African countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Angola, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Rwanda, Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa, and Nigeria

Some of the items you can expect to find at the Africa pavilions include:

Authentic art and hand-carved artifacts made of ebony, rosewood, mahogany, and soapstone
African dress, bags, accessories, wallets and more!
Traditional Egyptian Jalabiya, statues of ancient Pharaohs, and handicrafts such as carved copper and cotton clothes
Mosaic art and stunning Islamic architecture at the Morocco pavilion

Fun Fact: The Africa pavilion won the prize for best pavilion at the Global Village in the 2017-2018 season!

The Americas

map of americas as representated by global village

The Americas pavilion brings together products and food that represent North, Central, and South America. The sights and sounds at the Americas pavilion are sure to catch your attention:

Live performances that showcase various dance styles originating from the Americas
Shopping inspired by the streets of New York
Traditional South American style weaving
Native American headdresses

It’s not easy to find out exactly which North, South, and Central American countries are represented at the Global Village, but the Americas pavilion is a big hit every year.

Fun Fact: There is a food kiosk at the Global Village called Aloha Vibes by N3 Café where you can get delicious coconut ice cream topped with acai, granola, and berries inspired by the flavours of Hawaii!

South Asia

The South Asia pavilions represent three amazing South Asian countries:

Pakistan
Afghanistan
India

Some of the things you won’t want to miss at the South Asia pavilions are:

Leather goods, silk, cotton, and Balochi garments from Pakistan
Popular Pakistani delicacies such as chaat, samosa tea, lassi, cotton candy kulfi, and bun kabab popcorn (which you can get for a low price)
Afghani handcrafts, stones, and leather products
Amazing Afghani agricultural products such as saffron, oil, spices, dry fruits, and nuts
Authentic Indian shawls, kaftan, jalabia, sandals, carpets, and more!

Are there really 78 countries at the Global Village?

There are about 78 countries being featured at the 2019-20 Global Village and there are definitely not 78 countries listed above – so you may be wondering what the other 30 or so are. The above countries were the only ones listed on the Global Village website (see here: https://www.globalvillage.ae/shopping/pavilions/).

The countries not listed above may be present at the Global Village in the form of a food kiosk, shopping venue, or a restaurant. The above list deals strictly with the countries that have their own pavilion or share a pavilion with countries from the same region.

Pavilions are where most of the shopping venues and entertainment/shows are while food kiosks and restaurants are dispersed throughout the Global Village. By doing some research I was able to find out the names of a few more countries that you can catch a glimpse of at the Global Village in Dubai.

USA – There are ballcaps emblazoned with NY for sale in the Americas pavilion

United Kingdom – A replica of the famous Tower Bridge of London spans one of the canals at the Global Village

Italy – The food kiosk “Tiramisu Café” serves Italian style snacks

Uzbekistan – Try traditional Uzbek cuisine at Plov 7 (restaurant)

Cuba – The Ballet Revolucion stage show channels a contagious Cuban flavour

Malaysia – Delicious souffles brought to you by Malaysian bakery, MySouffle

Fun Fact: There is a food kiosk at the Global Village that is dedicated purely to Avocados! You can get anything from an avocado salad to an avocado smoothie, as well as something called fried avocado. I’m not sure what that is, but it sounds amazing!

Does the number of countries represented at the Global Village change each year?

The number of countries at the Global Village will change from year to year.

Some countries making their Global Village Dubai debut in season 24 include Azerbaijan, Japan, and Korea! Hopefully more and more countries continue to be represented at the Global Village in Dubai.

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