Dubai once again found itself in the Guinness Book of Records
19:28 10 January, 2024Dubai once again found itself in the Guinness Book of Records. An unusual attraction has appeared in the Global Village in Dubai: the world's largest illuminated steel sculpture of a bird.
This impressive sculpture pays homage to the UAE's national bird, the falcon, which boasts an impressive stature of 8m tall with a wingspan of over 21m. Weighing in at approximately 8,000kg, this sculpture is not just an engineering marvel, but also a symbol of pride and cultural heritage.
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Located in the newly opened Mini World section of the Global Village, the sculpture is surrounded by 25 miniature replicas of world-famous landmarks. Decorated with 50,000 twinkling lights, the Falcon has quickly become a magnet for photography enthusiasts and Instagrammers who are eager to capture its majestic beauty in the idyllic Global Village setting.