Global Village opens Season 31 with new attractions and shows

Global Village Season 31 opens in Dubai with new attractions, dining options and cultural experiences, welcoming visitors under the theme “A More Wonderful World”. The season runs until May 2027, with 29 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures. It will operate from 4pm to midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, and from 4pm to 1am from Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays.

The destination, run by Dubai Holding Entertainment, is adding new shows, refreshed pavilions and dining venues alongside returning attractions. It will also introduce changes to parking, signage and guest facilities.

The season features more than 200 attractions, over 250 dining options and 40,000 shows, according to Global Village. More than 3,500 shopping outlets will offer products from around the world.

New shows and returning favourites

New entertainment this season includes Fast Live 2: The Police Strike Back, a stunt show featuring high-speed action and manoeuvres. Productions Bollywood Idol and Bank Heist will also join returning show Slam.

Children can see characters from Care Bears and PJ Masks at the Kids Theatre. Later in the season, Tokyo Rush will debut as a new roller coaster featuring sharp turns, high-speed sections and a loop.

Returning attractions include Dragon Kingdom, The Horror Hotel, Secrets of the Lost City and Exo Planet City. The Festival Wheel will also return with refreshed carts, while the Gardens of the World have been updated for visitors.

New pavilions and dining options

Global Village Season 31 introduces refreshed experiences at the Sri Lanka, Russia and Azerbaijan pavilions. The Syria and Kuwait pavilions will feature renewed façades.

A redesigned Season 31 Passport and a new Kids Passport will allow visitors to collect stamps as they explore the pavilions.

New dining options include Trabzon Turkish Restaurant, Robo Al Sham, Hawawshi Al Rabie and Chicking at Restaurant Plaza. New cafés Vinci Dolci, Emir Bey Gourmet and Uzungol Café will also open, while Dessert District returns with a refreshed façade.

Restaurant Plaza, located beside Carnaval and overlooking the Falcon Stage, combines dining with live entertainment.

Ticket prices and visitor facilities

Tickets cost AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 on weekends, from Friday to Sunday, and public holidays. Entry is free for People of Determination, children under three and senior citizens aged 65 and above. They are available through the Global Village website, mobile app and counters at all gates. Tuesdays are reserved for families and ladies, except on public holidays.

The destination has also introduced a VIP parking self-payment system, improved directional signage and expanded ticketing capacity at Happiness Gate. Additional family washrooms, including accessible facilities for People of Determination, have been added.

Other changes include bilingual signage at the Gate of the World, upgraded lighting at Cultural Gate and a new theme for the Sharjah tunnel. A WhatsApp chatbot will provide visitors with information and assistance during their visit.

Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM) and Global Village.