Global Village Season 31 opens on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, and it runs until May 2027. So if you have been waiting since the gates closed in May, this is finally your season: 30 country pavilions, more than 3,500 shops, street food from across the world and a full funfair, all in one open-air park in Dubailand.
Here is the thing about Global Village Dubai. Two people can visit on the same weekend and still have completely different nights. For example, one arrives at 8pm on a Friday, spends 40 minutes crawling through the parking queue, and leaves having seen four pavilions. Meanwhile, the other walks in at 4pm on a Tuesday, catches golden hour by the lake, and heads home at midnight with a bag of Turkish sweets and a new favourite snack. So this guide is here to make sure you are the second one.
Below you will find everything confirmed so far for Season 31: the opening date, official timings, what tickets cost, the VIP Pack sale, how to get there, and a simple plan for your evening. Also, we are updating this page as Global Village releases new details, so save it before you go.
Global Village Season 31 runs from 14 October 2026 to May 2027 in Dubailand, Dubai, UAE. Gates open at 4pm daily, and the park closes at midnight from Monday to Thursday and at 1am from Friday to Sunday. Entry tickets start at AED 25 for weekday visits, while Season 31 VIP Packs go on public sale on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
| Detail | Season 31 information |
|---|---|
| Opening date | Wednesday, 14 October 2026 |
| Closing | May 2027 (exact date to be confirmed) |
| Location | Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Exit 37, Dubailand, Dubai, UAE |
| Season theme | “A More Wonderful World” |
| Timings | Mon-Thu 4pm-12am · Fri-Sun 4pm-1am |
| Entry ticket | From AED 25 (weekday entry). Season 31 gate pricing to be confirmed |
| Families and ladies day | Tuesdays, except public holidays |
| VIP Packs | On public sale from Saturday, 26 September 2026 |
Of course, you can also book Global Village tickets online from AED 25 and walk straight in instead of queueing at the gate.
Global Village is a seasonal open-air cultural and shopping park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Usually it opens in mid-October and runs to early May, because the summer heat makes an outdoor park impossible. Because of that, the winter season is the only window you get each year.
Each country or region gets its own pavilion, built to look like a landmark or street from home. Inside, traders sell crafts, clothes, spices, perfumes and food from that country. In addition, the space around the pavilions holds live stages, a fireworks programme, themed zones and Carnaval, which is the park’s rides and games area.
Last season the park had 30 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures, over 3,500 shopping outlets, around 250 places to eat and up to 200 rides and games. Season 31 keeps that format, and on top of that the organisers have promised new experiences they have not fully revealed yet. So expect the same scale, and then a few surprises on opening night.
| Attraction | Where | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Country pavilions | Across the park | Shopping and crafts, but above all the food |
| Dragon Kingdom | Near the lake | A walk-through adventure, so allow 30 minutes |
| Carnaval | Park edge | Up to 200 rides and games, so budget extra |
| The Little Wonderers | Carnaval zone | Indoor adventure park, especially for younger kids |
| Gardens of the World | Central area | Themed gardens, and also the best photo spots |
| Dessert District | Food zone | Sweets from around the world, so save room |
| Fiesta Street | Food zone | Street-food trucks, and also quick bites |
| Main Stage | Central plaza | Concerts, but also cultural performances |
All 30 are free to enter, but a few are busy for good reason. Turkey, for example, is the one for sweets and ceramics, while India is packed with clothes, jewellery and snacks. Pakistan and Iran do excellent food and handicrafts, and Yemen is famous for its honey. So here is our honest advice: do not try to see all 30. Instead, pick five or six and give each one real time.
| Ticket type | Valid on | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value ticket | Sunday to Thursday, excluding public holidays | From AED 25 | Budget visits, and also quieter evenings |
| Any Day ticket | Any day, including weekends and holidays | Around AED 30 last season | Weekend visitors, especially with fixed travel dates |
| Free entry | All days | Free | People of Determination plus one companion. Last season also children under 3 and visitors aged 65+ |
A quick note, because plenty of pages are simply guessing: Global Village has not published its full Season 31 gate pricing yet. Still, entry has stayed at AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 any day for several seasons, and our Global Village entry tickets are live at AED 25 with instant confirmation. If you want the deeper breakdown of ticket types, then our guide to booking Global Village tickets online walks through it.
If you live in the UAE and visit several times a season, then the VIP Pack maths can work out. Pre-orders ran 21-25 September, and public sales open on Saturday, 26 September 2026, sold only online through the Coca-Cola Arena website.
| Pack | Price | Priority booking fee |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | AED 7,900 | AED 1,000 |
| Platinum | AED 3,490 | AED 500 |
| Gold | AED 2,490 | AED 300 |
| Silver | AED 1,890 | AED 200 |
| Mega Gold | AED 4,990 | AED 150 |
| Mega Silver | AED 3,490 | AED 150 |
Packs bundle entry tickets, VIP parking, Wonder Pass cards and offers at other Dubai Holding Entertainment attractions, plus a collectible Story Book box and seven Season 31 pins. On top of that, one pack hides a cheque worth AED 31,000. However, you need to be 18 or older with a valid Emirates ID, one pack per ID, so visitors from abroad should simply buy a standard ticket instead.
| Expense | Typical spend per adult |
|---|---|
| Entry ticket | From AED 25 |
| Food and drinks | AED 50-120 |
| Carnaval rides | Charged per ride, but a ride card works too |
| Parking | Free in P1, P3, P5 · AED 75-120 paid · AED 200 VIP |
| Shopping | Entirely up to you, so bargain hard |
Browse things to do in Dubai or compare Dubai theme park tickets before you fly. As a result, you will almost always pay less than you would at the counter.
The best time to visit Global Village is a weekday evening between 4pm and 5:30pm, from late October to February. Because you arrive before the crowd builds around 7pm, you get cooler weather, short queues and daylight for photos.
| When | Crowd level | Our take |
|---|---|---|
| Opening week (14-18 Oct) | Very high | Brilliant atmosphere, but come early |
| Weekday evenings | Low to medium | Calmer, and also cheaper |
| Tuesdays | Medium | Families and ladies only, so plan around it |
| Friday and Saturday nights | Very high | Busy, so arrive at 4pm |
| December and New Year | Very high | Best shows and fireworks, but peak crowds |
| March to May | Medium | Warmer nights, but fewer tourists |
Planning around the evenings? Then our guide to sunset time in Dubai helps you time golden hour. Also, if you are visiting over the holidays, see where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Dubai.
Global Village sits off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) near Exit 37 in Dubailand. In other words, it is roughly 25-35 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai.
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 4:00pm | Arrive, park in P1/P3/P5, enter before the crowd |
| 4:15-5:45pm | Three pavilions in daylight, shopping first while you have energy |
| 5:45-6:30pm | Golden-hour photos at Gardens of the World and the lake |
| 6:30-7:30pm | Street-food dinner at Fiesta Street and Dessert District |
| 7:30-8:30pm | Main Stage show or Dragon Kingdom |
| 8:30-9:30pm | Carnaval rides, or two more pavilions |
| 9:30pm onwards | Fireworks if scheduled, then leave before the exit rush |
| Attraction | Drive from Global Village | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| IMG Worlds of Adventure | 10 minutes | Indoor theme park, so a good hot-day backup |
| Dubai Miracle Garden | 20 minutes | 150 million flowers. Season 15 opens 8 October 2026 |
| Dubai Safari Park | 25 minutes | Wildlife park, reopens 12 October 2026 |
| Dubai Parks and Resorts | 30-35 minutes | Legoland and Motiongate, but also Real Madrid World |
| Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain | 30 minutes | City views, and also the evening fountain show |
A weekend works well. For example, book Dubai Miracle Garden tickets for the late afternoon one day, then head to IMG Worlds of Adventure when it is too hot to be outside, and save Dubai Safari Park for a slower morning. Finally, add the best Dubai Fountain show times and you have a full winter itinerary.
Global Village Season 31 is the 2026-27 season of Global Village, Dubai’s open-air cultural park in Dubailand. In short, you get around 30 country pavilions representing more than 90 cultures, over 3,500 shops, international street food and the Carnaval rides area.
The 2026-27 season, Global Village Season 31, opens on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 and runs until May 2027. However, the exact closing date in 2027 has not been announced yet. In other words, the park stays open for roughly seven months.
Entry tickets for Global Village start at AED 25 for weekday visits. Last season an Any Day ticket, valid on weekends and public holidays, cost AED 30. Still, Global Village has not published full Season 31 gate pricing yet. Therefore, budget AED 25 to 30 per person for entry, and keep extra for food and rides.
Gates at Global Village open at 4pm every day. Then the park closes at midnight from Monday to Thursday, and at 1am from Friday to Sunday. Tuesdays, meanwhile, are reserved for families and ladies, except on public holidays. So arriving early is usually the smartest move.
You will find Global Village in Dubailand, Dubai, UAE, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) near Exit 37. So it sits about 25 to 35 minutes by car from Downtown Dubai. Meanwhile, the nearest landmarks are IMG Worlds of Adventure and City of Arabia.
RTA runs seasonal bus routes 102, 103, 104 and 106 to Global Village, roughly from 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily. Last season, for example, these buses departed from Al Rashidiya, Union, Al Ghubaiba and Mall of the Emirates. Besides, a taxi from Downtown Dubai is quick if you are travelling as a group.
Weekday entry is cheaper with the Value ticket, and the park is far less crowded. As a result, you spend less time in parking and food queues, so you see more pavilions in the same evening. In short, a Tuesday or Wednesday visit gives you the calmest evening of the week.
Last season children under 3 entered free, along with visitors aged 65 and above, and People of Determination with one companion. However, Global Village has not yet confirmed the Season 31 free-entry rules. Therefore, check the official site before you buy if you are travelling with toddlers or grandparents.
Global Village Season 31 VIP Packs go on public sale on Saturday, 26 September 2026, through the Coca-Cola Arena website only. Prices run from AED 1,890 for Silver to AED 7,900 for Diamond. Also, buyers need a valid Emirates ID, and the limit is one pack per ID.
Plan on four to five hours. In that time you can explore several pavilions, eat dinner, watch a show and try a few rides without rushing any of it. However, if you only want dinner and a walk around, then two hours still works.
Global Village Season 31 is still the easiest, cheapest way to taste the whole world in one Dubai evening. So go on a weekday, arrive at 4pm, come hungry, and give yourself at least four hours.
Opening night is 14 October, and it is part of a busy reopening month across the city, because Miracle Garden, Dubai Safari Park and Dubai Parks and Resorts all return within a fortnight of each other. Book your Global Village tickets from AED 25, then bookmark this page for ticket and attraction updates. Finally, plan the rest of your trip with our Dubai attraction tickets and experiences.
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