Global Village
Global Village, Dubailand (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road)
Global Village, an open-air park of national pavilions, world food and shows, runs its 31st season from 14 October 2026 until May 2027, every evening from 4 pm. Entry costs AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 for any day, about €6 to €7.
Dates
- 14 October 2026 – 17 May 2027 — Season 31 (2026-2027)
Source: Emirates 24|7, 14/09/2026 (date de fermeture non précisée selon Khaleej Times) — accessed 19 October 2026
A world tour in one evening
Global Village is a large open-air park in Dubailand, beside Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, open only during the cooler season. You spend an evening wandering between 29 pavilions where more than 90 cultures present their crafts, products and food. The park welcomed 10.5 million visitors in its 30th season.
Season 31, themed "A More Wonderful World", opened on 14 October 2026 and is due to run until May 2027; the closing date has not been set.
What to do
- The pavilions, with their craft and produce shops.
- World food, at the stalls and restaurants of each pavilion.
- Shows on the main stage and around the park: dances from Thailand, Morocco, Syria and Palestine, and light shows.
- The Carnaval, a funfair whose rides are paid in points, 10 to 30 per ride, on top of the entry ticket.
- For children, Little Wonderers, an indoor play area, the eleven-room Dragon Kingdom and the Gardens of the World.
Fireworks mark the big dates of the season, such as UAE National Day on 2 December: in 2025, fireworks and drones went up at 9 pm from 1 to 3 December. The 2026-2027 schedule has not been published yet.
Opening hours and tickets
Official hours, local time:
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday to Wednesday | 4 pm – midnight |
| Thursday to Saturday and public holidays | 4 pm – 1 am |
Tuesdays are reserved for families, couples and women, except on public holidays.
There are two entry tickets, taxes included: "Weekday" at AED 25, valid on weekdays excluding public holidays, and "Any Day" at AED 30, valid every day. Entry is free for under-3s, over-65s, and people with disabilities and their companion, with proof. Rides cost extra.
Scooters, bicycles and pets are not allowed, and filming requires permission. Modest dress is expected.
Getting there
- By bus: four RTA (Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai's transport authority) routes serve the park during the season, roughly from 3.15 pm to 11.15 pm, in about 30 minutes: route 102 from Centrepoint metro station, 103 from Union, 104 from Al Ghubaiba bus station and 106 from Mall of the Emirates.
- By car: free car parks 400-450 m from the main gate, and closer paid car parks at AED 75 to 200.
- By taxi, the easiest option from coastal hotels.
Where to stay
Global Village is inland, far from the hotels in the Sabaro selection. For families, the most practical choice is a beach hotel you leave in the late afternoon: Atlantis The Palm on Palm Jumeirah, or Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Umm Suqeim. Our Dubai family trip in 7 days includes an evening at Global Village, and the family theme gathers other outings for children.
Last season was interrupted by the regional conflict: the park closed on 28 February 2026 and reopened on 20 April, and the Eid Al Fitr fireworks were cancelled. Our guide to Dubai and the regional situation covers the current situation.
Frequently asked questions
When is Global Village open?
During season 31, from 14 October 2026 to May 2027, every evening from 4 pm, until midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and until 1 am from Thursday to Saturday.
How much is entry?
AED 25 with the weekday ticket, AED 30 with the any-day ticket. Free for under-3s and over-65s.
How long should I allow?
An evening: the park opens at 4 pm, and most visitors come for dinner and a show.
Can I get there by public transport?
Yes, on RTA buses 102, 103, 104 and 106, from Centrepoint and Union metro stations, Al Ghubaiba bus station and Mall of the Emirates.