Global Village announces early closure

Dubai's Global Village has closed its doors early this season.

According to a statement on Twitter, this comes as part of the multicultural park's efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country. 

In line with ongoing efforts to safeguard public health, Global Village has announced the early closure of its 2019-2020 season with immediate effect. The @GlobalVillageAE looks forward to welcoming visitors for its next season. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/lnaHMKaNG3

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2020

In a Tweet, Global Village thanked its patrons for making season 24 a "memorable one".  

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many guests, exhibitors and partners who helped make Season 24 a memorable one. pic.twitter.com/jaG7cE3XnD

— Global Village القرية العالمية (@GlobalVillageAE) March 15, 2020