Towers and Global Village

We didn’t plan anything for today and everyone got to sleep in. We ate brunch in before deciding to go to the Sky View Towers observatory. It’s a big landmark in Dubai (and can be seen in our Burj Khalifa pics behind the kids) that’s know for an edge walk, glass bottom floor and glass slide. We enjoyed the views of the city though I did not do the walk or the slide. There was no way I was going on that slide (see video from the outside). From the Towers, we made our way to the Museum of the Future - this time we decided not to pay the entry fee and just enjoyed the view from the lobby and outside. Just behind the museum were the Emirate Towers that Gideon built in his Dubai model. We went to the pharmacy inside for some paracetamol for mom’s headache before finding a burger place for a late lunch. It was a delicious food (High Joint) stand on a beautiful high 70s clear day. From there, it was an early afternoon taxi to the Global Village about 25 minutes away. We just discovered it online today and we sure got a surprise.

Global Village is like Epcot on steroids but with Iraq, Yemen, Palestine and Kuwait, plus tons of other countries, and instead of local rides, there are markets of local goods and foods. Food stalls are everywhere and there are cultural dance shows every half hour on a main stage. Then, of course, there is a carnival with rides and experiences. It was overwhelming. We enjoyed the Africa and Turkey shows but the highlight was a dance show by the Urban Crew from the Philippines that apparently are on America’s Got Talent. Joce and I enjoyed some Mexican food while the kids did a rope course and zipline. We stayed out way too late and got home just before midnight. Early start tomorrow for a busy day at our last Dubai stop.Lue lisää