Dubai's Global Village to stay closed today

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 14:53

By ARN News Staff

Dubai’s Global Village will be closed on Wednesday, April 17, as it deals with the impact of adverse weather conditions.

The announcement comes to ensure the safety of the visitors and the staff after torrential rains lashed parts of Dubai and the Northern Emirates on Tuesday, leaving several parts flooded.

ستبقى #القرية_العالمية مغلقة اليوم، 17 أبريل، بينما نقوم بالتحضيرات لجعل زيارتكم القادمة أكثر روعة. نراكم غدًا في #عالم_أكثر_روعة! pic.twitter.com/rHrp41I8hv
— Global Village القرية العالمية (@GlobalVillageAE) April 17, 2024

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