The short version
Global Village is Dubai's seasonal open-air fair: pavilions styled after dozens of countries, a large funfair, nightly shows and a lot of food. Season 31 opened on Wednesday 14 October 2026 under the theme “A More Wonderful World” and runs for more than seven months, until May 2027. The closing date had not been announced when this page was checked.
Hours and tickets
Reported hours are 4pm to midnight from Monday to Thursday and 4pm to 1am on weekends. General entry is Dh25 on weekdays and Dh30 from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, the same as last season, with the weekend rate applying to tickets bought on a Sunday. Children under three, adults aged 65 and over and people of determination enter free. VIP packs are sold separately in limited numbers and start much higher; check the official site for what they include.
Tickets can be bought on the Global Village website and app and at the gates.
Getting there and parking
Free parking lots are available around the site; paid and VIP zones cost more and sit closer to the entrance. Four public bus routes serve the venue: 102 from CentrePoint Metro, 103 from Union Metro, 104 from Ghubaiba Bus Station and 106 from Mall of Emirates Metro, typically running from about 3:15pm to 11:15pm with roughly a 30-minute journey. For route and timetable queries, the RTA line is 800 9090.
Getting the most from an evening
Arrive when it opens at 4pm. The pavilions are calmest in the first two hours, queues for rides are short, and the light is good for photographs. By 8pm on a Thursday or Friday the walkways are shoulder to shoulder.
Returning favourites this season include Gardens of the World, linking the Egypt and China pavilions, Dragon Kingdom, a walk-through with eleven themed rooms, and the indoor Little Wonderers children's park. The organisers had not named the new attractions when this page was checked.
House rules worth knowing: scooters, bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards and similar are not allowed, pets are not allowed, modest dress is expected and filming needs a permit.
القرية العالمية دبي: الموسم 31
افتتح الموسم الحادي والثلاثون من القرية العالمية في دبي يوم 14 أكتوبر 2026 ويستمر حتى مايو 2027. ساعات العمل من الاثنين إلى الخميس من الرابعة عصراً حتى منتصف الليل، وفي عطلة نهاية الأسبوع حتى الواحدة فجراً. سعر التذكرة 25 درهماً في أيام الأسبوع و30 درهماً من الجمعة إلى الأحد وفي العطلات الرسمية. الدخول مجاني للأطفال دون سن الثالثة وكبار السن من 65 عاماً فأكثر وأصحاب الهمم. تتوفر مواقف مجانية وخطوط حافلات عامة (102 و103 و104 و106).
Questions people ask
When did Global Village Season 31 open and when does it close?+
Season 31 opened on 14 October 2026 and runs until May 2027. The exact closing date had not been announced when this page was last checked.
How much are Global Village tickets in Season 31?+
General entry is Dh25 on weekdays and Dh30 from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, according to Khaleej Times. Children under three, adults 65 and over and people of determination enter free.
What time does Global Village open?+
Reported hours are 4pm to midnight from Monday to Thursday, and 4pm to 1am on weekends.
How do I get to Global Village without a car?+
Public buses 102 (from CentrePoint Metro), 103 (Union Metro), 104 (Ghubaiba Bus Station) and 106 (Mall of Emirates Metro) serve the venue, taking roughly 30 minutes. Taxis and ride-hailing also drop at the gates.
When is the best time to visit Global Village?+
Weekdays shortly after 4pm. Weekend evenings, especially Thursday and Friday after 8pm, are the most crowded.
Photo: Slayym, CC BY-SA 4.0
