Global Village Season 31 is open, having opened on Wednesday 14 October 2026 with a drone show, and runs until May 2027. Entry costs AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 on weekends and public holidays. It opens daily at 4pm, closing at midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and at 1am from Thursday to Saturday. Fireworks light up the park on Friday and Saturday nights at 9pm.
Who Global Village suits, and who should skip it
Dubai Global Village is a night-time festival park on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), next to Dubailand. Season 31 runs under the theme “A More Wonderful World” and brings together 29 country pavilions covering more than 90 cultures, over 3,500 shops, more than 250 places to eat, a funfair of 200-plus rides and games, and around 40,000 shows a season. It suits families, groups of friends and anyone who enjoys browsing, snacking and people-watching for a few hours. It is less fun if you dislike crowds, because Thursday to Saturday nights are packed.
At a glance
- Status
- Open: Season 31 opened 14 October 2026 and runs to May 2027
- Hours
- 4pm to midnight Sunday to Wednesday, 4pm to 1am Thursday to Saturday and public holidays
- Tickets
- AED 25 weekdays, AED 30 weekends and public holidays
- Free entry
- Under 3s, visitors aged 65 and over, People of Determination plus one companion
- Tuesdays
- Families, couples and ladies only (except public holidays)
- Fireworks
- Friday and Saturday, 9pm
- Rides
- Paid separately, not included in the entry ticket
- Allow
- 3 to 4 hours, or 4 to 6 hours with children
- Quietest time
- Sunday to Wednesday, 4pm to 6pm
Last verified: 12 October 2026 against globalvillage.ae and the Season 31 announcements.
On this page
- Who Global Village suits, and who should skip it
- Global Village ticket price for Season 31
- Global Village timings, day by day
- Fireworks, parades and shows
- Pavilions: what is new and what to see
- Where to eat at Global Village
- Global Village with kids
- Global Village parking and gates
- Facilities, accessibility and rules
- Season 31 vs Season 30: what changed
- How to plan a Global Village evening
- Season 31 change log
- Global Village FAQs
Global Village ticket price for Season 31
The Global Village ticket price is the same as last season. Tickets are sold on the official Global Village website and app, and at the gates from opening day.
| Ticket | Price | Valid |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday entry | AED 25 | Weekdays only, not on public holidays |
| Any day entry | AED 30 | Any open day, including weekends and public holidays |
| Children under 3 | Free | Any day |
| Visitors aged 65 and over | Free | Any day, with ID |
| People of Determination | Free, plus one companion | Any day |
| Carnaval rides and games | Paid per ride | Not covered by entry |
| VIP packs | AED 1,890 to AED 7,900 | Season packs with extra entry tickets and parking |
Sunday is the grey area. Last season the AED 25 weekday ticket was valid from Sunday to Thursday. This season, some outlets describe the weekend as Friday to Sunday and others as Friday and Saturday only. If you plan to go on a Sunday or a Thursday, check which price the app shows for that date before you pay.
Global Village VIP packs 2026-27
VIP packs bundle entry tickets, a VIP parking sticker and parking cards, Wonder Pass ride cards and seven collectible pins in a “Story Book” keepsake box. One Season 31 pack hides a cheque worth AED 31,000.
| VIP pack | Price | Extra |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | AED 1,890 | Standard VIP benefits |
| Gold | AED 2,490 | Standard VIP benefits |
| Platinum | AED 3,490 | Standard VIP benefits |
| Diamond | AED 7,900 | The top tier, with a dedicated parking spot and taxi vouchers |
| Mega Silver | AED 3,490 | Adds 5 Dubai Parks and Resorts seasonal passes, or 7 one-day two-park tickets |
| Mega Gold | AED 4,990 | Adds 8 Dubai Parks and Resorts seasonal passes, or 12 one-day two-park tickets |
Packs are limited to one per valid Emirates ID, buyers must be 18 or over, and they sell out fast, so create an account on the official site before sales open. Mega packs are sold through Dubai Parks and Resorts and Coca-Cola Arena. For most families, standard tickets plus a handful of rides cost far less than any pack.
Buy only from official channels. Fake Global Village ticket sites appear every season. Use globalvillage.ae, the official app or the gate.
Global Village timings, day by day
| Day | Opens | Closes | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening night, Wed 14 October | 6pm | Midnight | Expect long queues at the gates |
| Sunday | 4pm | Midnight | One of the calmer evenings |
| Monday | 4pm | Midnight | Usually the quietest night |
| Tuesday | 4pm | Midnight | Families, couples and ladies only |
| Wednesday | 4pm | Midnight | Quiet until about 7pm |
| Thursday | 4pm | 1am | Busy from 7pm |
| Friday and Saturday | 4pm | 1am | The busiest nights, fireworks at 9pm |
| Public holidays | 4pm | 1am | Busy all evening, any-day ticket needed |
Hours usually change during Ramadan, which is expected to start around 8 February 2027, and the park runs special programmes over Eid and National Day. We update this table when those timings are announced.
Fireworks, parades and shows
- Fireworks: the musical fireworks show runs on Friday and Saturday evenings at 9pm, with extra shows on big occasions such as National Day and New Year. Times can change, so check the day’s schedule in the app. Find an open spot with a clear view of the sky about 15 minutes before.
- Parades: weekly parades wind through the park, with street performers and drummers popping up between the pavilions.
- Anchor shows: new this season are Bollywood Idol, a music and dance story about two brothers on different paths, and Bank Heist, an acrobatic show inspired by true crime stories. Slam returns.
- Stunt show: Fast Live 2: The Police Strikes Back is the new car stunt show.
- Kids Theatre: returns with Care Bears and PJ Masks characters.
- Main stage: concerts, cultural performances and country nights run through the season.
Last season packed in more than 40,000 shows with around 450 performers. Look at the show times in the Global Village app when you arrive and plan your walk around the one or two performances you really want to see.
Pavilions: what is new and what to see
This season has 29 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures, each mixing shopping, food and live performances. The Sri Lanka pavilion and the Russia and Azerbaijan pavilion have been refreshed, and the Syria and Kuwait pavilions return with new façades. A new Season 31 Passport, plus a separate Kids Passport, lets you collect a stamp at the stamping station in every pavilion, which turns the evening into a treasure hunt for children.
Beyond the pavilions, the Gardens of the World, a landscaped walk with floral displays and miniature landmarks linking the Egypt and China pavilions, returns with a refreshed design, and The Dragon Kingdom is a walk-through adventure across 11 themed rooms. For shopping, Africa is known for woodwork, instruments and natural beauty products, Turkey and Egypt for lamps, carpets and brassware, and Yemen and Saudi Arabia for honey, dates and spices.
See our Global Village pavilions guide for the full list, what each one sells and which are worth your time on a short visit.
Where to eat at Global Village
There are more than 250 dining options, so the best plan is three or four small bites to share rather than one big meal.
| Food area | What it is | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Floating Market | East Asian street food along the canal, by the light-up dragon | Skewers, noodles and dumplings with a view; last season skewers started from about AED 5 and most dishes were AED 45 to AED 50 |
| Happiness Street | A walkway of food you can eat on the move | Snacks such as lobster rolls and luqaimat to share |
| Dessert District | The candy-themed former Railway Market, with a refreshed façade this season | Desserts and photos |
| Fiesta Street | Street food kiosks mixed with shopping stalls | Quick family meals |
| Restaurant Plaza | Sit-down restaurants, with three new concepts: Robo Al Sham (Levantine), Hawawshi Al Rabie (Egyptian) and Chicking (fried chicken) | A proper meal and a seat |
| Indian Chaat Bazaar | Pani puri, aloo tikki and other chaat | Groups ordering several plates |
Other newcomers include Trabzon Turkish Restaurant and three cafés: Vinci Dolci, Emir Bey Gourmet and Uzungol Café. Stalls and prices change every season, so treat last season’s prices as a guide.
Global Village with kids
- Toddlers and young children: gentle rides such as the Holland Wind Wheel and Arabian Horses, the Kids Theatre, and two indoor play spaces: The Little Wonderers adventure park, and Orange Wheels edutainment centre near the Gate of the World entrance. You need a Global Village ticket to enter Orange Wheels.
- Older children: the Festival Wheel, California Highway, Amazon Boats and the parades, subject to height rules.
- Teens: the bigger Carnaval rides, the Wheel of the World ferris wheel at about 58 metres, the Horror Hotel, The Dragon Kingdom, Secrets of the Lost City, Exo Planet City and Ripley’s Believe It or Not.
- Coming later: Tokyo Rush, a new roller coaster with a loop, opens later in the season with no date announced yet.
Each ride has its own height rules and some need an adult to ride along, so check the sign at the ride. With young children, arrive at 4pm before the crowds build, bring or rent a baby cart, and use the mothers’ rooms dotted around the park.
Global Village parking and gates
Global Village has three gates: Gate of the World, which now has bilingual Arabic and English signs, Happiness Gate, which has extra ticket counters this season, and Cultural Gate, which has new LED lighting. The approach tunnel from the Sharjah side has also been given a new theme. Free parking is close enough for most visitors, but it fills by 7pm on busy nights.
| Car park | Cost | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| P1 and P3 | Free | About 400 m to Gate of the World |
| P5 | Free | About 450 m to Gate of the World |
| Paid Parking 2 | AED 75 a day | About 350 m to Happiness Gate |
| Paid Parking | AED 120 a day | Close to the gates |
| VIP Parking | AED 200 a day, free with a VIP pack | Closest; pay at the new self-service machines before you leave |
| POD Parking | Reserved for People of Determination | Close to the gates |
| Parking A | For A Sticker holders only | Close to the gates |
| P7 to P11 | Free, opened on weekends, public holidays and busy days | About 1 km to Cultural Gate, free shuttle or rickshaw from AED 10 |
Car park cue: on a Thursday to Saturday night, arrive before 6:30pm to get P1, P3 or P5. Later than that, head straight for P7 to P11 and take the shuttle instead of circling. If you would rather not drive, taxis and ride-hailing apps drop off at the main gates.
Facilities, accessibility and rules
| Facility | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wheelchairs | Two types, from AED 10 |
| Electric seated scooters | From AED 75 |
| Baby carts | Single or double, from AED 15 |
| Lockers | From AED 15 |
| Phone charging | Portable power banks to rent, from AED 10 |
| Car wash | While you visit, from AED 25 |
| Free services | Free Wi-Fi, washrooms, mothers’ rooms, prayer rooms, ATMs, a clinic and pharmacies, shopping trolleys, Lost and Found near Gate of the World, and a Guest Care Centre |
People of Determination get free entry with a companion, reserved parking, accessible toilets and wheelchair-friendly access to all attractions. The park holds the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour, and a new WhatsApp chatbot answers questions during your visit.
Rules: dress modestly and avoid public displays of affection. Pets are not allowed, and neither are Segways, scooters, bicycles, hoverboards, skateboards or roller skates. Filming for commercial use needs a permit.
Season 31 vs Season 30: what changed
| Season 30 (2025-26) | Season 31 (2026-27) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pavilions | 30, over 90 cultures | 29, over 90 cultures |
| Shows | About 40,500, around 450 performers | About 40,000 planned |
| Dining | 250-plus options | 250-plus options, plus new restaurants and cafés |
| Ticket price | AED 25 weekday, AED 30 any day | Unchanged |
| New ride | None | Tokyo Rush roller coaster (later in the season) |
| Extras | Global Village passport | New Season 31 Passport and Kids Passport, WhatsApp chatbot, VIP parking self-payment |
How to plan a Global Village evening
- Pick one must-see. A pavilion, a show or the fireworks. Building the night around it stops you zigzagging across the park.
- Arrive at 4pm on a weekday to walk the pavilions in daylight while it is quiet, or about 30 minutes before sunset to see the park both by day and lit up.
- Eat early. Food areas are calmest before 7pm.
- Stay for the lights. Shows, the Carnaval and the Wheel of the World are at their best after dark.
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring a power bank. You will walk for hours, and October evenings are still warm, so carry water.
National Day weekend on 2 and 3 December and the Christmas to New Year stretch are the most crowded periods of the season. Check our UAE public holidays 2027 guide before picking a date.
Season 31 change log
- 8 October 2026: ticket prices confirmed at AED 25 weekdays and AED 30 weekends and public holidays; new shows, restaurants and the Tokyo Rush coaster announced.
- 14 October 2026: opening night, gates from 6pm.
- Dubai Miracle Garden Season 15: open since 8 October, best before sunset.
- Dubai Garden Glow: another night-time outing, in Zabeel Park.
- What is open this season: every seasonal attraction in the UAE, with opening dates.
- Eid Al Fitr 2027 holiday: expected dates for the Eid rush.
- Dubai Shopping Festival 2026-27: 4 December to 17 January.
- UAE National Day events: fireworks and shows on 2 December.
Global Village FAQs
When does Global Village Season 31 open?
Global Village Season 31 opens on Wednesday 14 October 2026, with gates opening at 6pm. It runs until May 2027.
How much is the Global Village ticket?
Entry is AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 on weekends and public holidays. Children under 3, visitors aged 65 and over, and People of Determination enter free.
What are the Global Village timings?
It opens at 4pm daily. It closes at midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and at 1am from Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays.
What time are the fireworks at Global Village?
The musical fireworks show runs on Friday and Saturday evenings at 9pm, with extra shows on special occasions. Check the app on the day, as times can change.
Is Tuesday family day at Global Village?
Yes. Tuesdays are reserved for families, couples and ladies, except on public holidays.
Is parking free at Global Village?
Yes. Car parks P1, P3 and P5 are free and about a 400 to 450 metre walk from Gate of the World. Paid car parks cost AED 75 to AED 200 a day.
Are rides included in the Global Village ticket?
No. The entry ticket covers the park, pavilions and shows. Carnaval rides and games are paid separately.
How much is a Global Village VIP pack?
Season 31 VIP packs cost from AED 1,890 to AED 7,900 and include extra entry tickets and parking. Mega packs with Dubai Parks and Resorts tickets cost AED 3,490 and AED 4,990.
How long do you need at Global Village?
Plan 3 to 4 hours for the pavilions, food and a show, or 4 to 6 hours with children who want rides.