Inayat-ur-Rahman, Business Editor

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, welcomed 2023 with seven New Year’s Eve countdowns on December 31, 2022.

Thousands of guests joined in the celebrations that started at 8pm local time, coinciding with midnight in the Philippines, before moving to Thailand (9pm), Bangladesh (10pm), India (10.30pm), Pakistan (11pm), UAE (12am) and finishing with Turkey (1am). Each midnight had its own dedicated countdown and signature Global Village firework display.

Throughout the night Global Village guests were able explore cultural experiences from over 90 different cultures with over 250 dining options, 3,500 shopping outlets and 175 rides and games to choose from while DJ Shereen provided the tunes for an unforgettable and uniquely wonderful evening.

Global Village is the first family destination for multicultural entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions in the region and amongst the most visited worldwide.

Since its inception, it has embodied different aspects of the world and created a smile on the faces of millions of guests every season. This unique and integrated open-air destination offers guests the largest and most varied range of events, shows and activities in the region. Global Village takes guests on a journey rich in culture, cuisine and awe-inspiring entertainment.

Meanwhile, International pop sensation Kylie Minogue - a global fan favourite, loved and renowned the world over - took to the stage at Atlantis, The Palm last night to serenade lucky guests at the resort’s world-famous gala dinner with a series of chart-topping hits from her timeless discography.

She delivered an electrifying set, delighting fans old and new with global hits like ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’ and ‘All The Lovers’, while also treating guests to classics such as ‘The Loco-Motion’, staying true to her charismatic performance style.