{"id":25688,"date":"2019-12-09T11:13:11","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T07:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=25688"},"modified":"2019-12-09T11:13:11","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T07:13:11","slug":"experience-a-world-of-different-as-global-village-celebrates-the-grand-opening-of-the-world-famous-ripleys-believe-it-or-not-odditorium-on-8th-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/experience-a-world-of-different-as-global-village-celebrates-the-grand-opening-of-the-world-famous-ripleys-believe-it-or-not-odditorium-on-8th-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience A World Of Different As Global Village Celebrates The Grand Opening Of The World Famous Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!\u00ae Odditorium On 8th December"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prepare to be wowed and taken on a journey of the world\u2019s weirdest and wackiest oddities as Global Village, the world\u2019s leading multicultural festival park and the region\u2019s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, celebrates the opening of the region\u2019s first-ever Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae Odditorium on Sunday, 8th<\/sup> December.<\/p>\n

Delivering a world of different, the alluring Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae Odditorium is an exciting and brand new addition to Global Village in Season 24. The showcase\u2019s arrival also builds on the festival park\u2019s renown for bringing the world\u2019s most exciting and entertaining attractions to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).<\/p>\n

The famed Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae museum attraction is an entertaining and educational experience that is perfect for guests of all ages. At Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae Global Village guests will discover astonishing oddities, such as the world\u2019s only fully wooden-built Ferrari that you can drive on water, the smallest assembly-line manufactured road-legal car ever made, a behemoth Megalodon shark jaw, and a large iron Gibeon meteorite from thousands of years ago, among other unbelievable artefacts and showcases.<\/p>\n

Bader Anwahi, Global Village, said:<\/strong> \u201cWorld-class entertainment, culture, and activities are synonymous with the Global Village experience, and we are always looking to amplify the wow factor that our guests have come to know and love. This vision has come to life with the grand opening of Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae Odditorium in Season 24 of Global Village.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy boosting Dubai\u2019s reputation as the cultural and entertainment heart of the Middle East, we believe that the Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae attraction will create a lasting impression on the city\u2019s landscape for decades to come. It is an honour to be adding to the renown of our globally recognised festival park experience whilst also facilitating the visions of the UAE leadership. As the nation continues its journey as an established destination for out-of-this-world attractions and experiences, we welcome guests from all corners of the UAE and the world to enjoy Global Village\u2019s ever-evolving thrills and wow factor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jim Pattison Jr., Ripley Entertainment, said: <\/strong>\u201cRipley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae Odditoriums have thrilled visitors the world over for 100 years. Dubai offers a plethora of world-class entertainment, which is why we believe Global Village and the city of Dubai to be the ideal location for Ripley Entertainment\u2019s first attraction in the MENA region. We are certain people of the UAE will love the unique, bizarre and one-of-a-kind exhibits we have in store for them. Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae at Global Village will raise the bar for entertainment in both the UAE and the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the event Bader Anwahi and Jim Pattison Jr. unveiled the latest addition to the Ripley\u2019s museum attraction. Guests will now be able to see the first ever Khandora in space, worn by the UAE astronaut, Hazzaa Almansoori, as well as his space patches and food. Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae, Global Village will be displaying this extraordinary exhibit, in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n

Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae has six unique galleries, showcasing a diverse collection of rare exhibits and hands-on interactive experiences.<\/p>\n

The museum\u2019s gallery journey begins with “Robert Ripley & The World’s Cultures” gallery, which displays an array of personal artefacts collected from all over the world by Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not! Founder, Robert Ripley. Guests will be able to experience the “Amazing Humans” gallery, which displays replicas of the world’s most incredible human beings, followed by “A Walk Through sThe Ripley Warehouse” which displays strange and unusual oddities. The “Middle America Meets The Middle East” gallery displays major collections from Robert Ripley\u2019s visits to the Middle East, while the “Interactive and Fun” gallery offers guests an extensive collection of games and brain teasers for kids and adults alike. The Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae Journey concludes with \u201cSpace and Astronomy\u201d which displays attractions and unique collections from outer space including the new exhibit from the UAE\u2019s very own expedition.<\/p>\n

When visiting the Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae attraction, Global Village guests will have the opportunity to discover over 150 rare artefacts, unbelievable exhibits, wax figures of strange, unusual and historical people, interactive games, and a Vortex Tunnel so mind-bending you have to experience it to believe it!<\/p>\n

Additionally, Ripley\u2019s Marvellous Mirror Maze boasts over 100 mirrors, LED lighting, and digital sound. Guests have to focus all five senses to find their way out of a dazzling labyrinth of mirrored reflections and surprising corners.<\/p>\n

Finally, visitors won\u2019t want to miss the chance to bring home a souvenir of their visit from the Ripley\u2019s retail shop filled with curious gifts.<\/p>\n

Global Village guests can experience the thrilling journey that is the Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!\u00ae Odditorium for just AED 40. Entry to the Amazing Mirror Maze is AED 25, or for the best of both worlds, a Combo Ticket can purchased for AED 50.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit: www.globalvillage.ae<\/p>\n

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