Dubai Global Village opens Season 31 tonight: 29 pavilions, 90+ cultures, through next May

What happened

Dubai's Global Village opens its 31st season tonight, October 14, with gates opening at 6pm, under the theme "A More Wonderful World." The season runs through May 2027. The multicultural destination features 29 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures, alongside over 3,500 shopping outlets and more than 200 attractions.

What's new this season

New additions include the Tokyo Rush roller coaster (launching later in the season), refreshed facades for the Syria and Kuwait pavilions, and updated interiors for the Sri Lanka and Russia and Azerbaijan pavilions. Entertainment covers 40,000 shows across the season, including the new stunt show Fast Live 2, the Bollywood musical Bollywood Idol, and the acrobatics show Bank Heist. Operational upgrades include VIP parking self-payment vending machines, expanded Family POD washrooms, and a WhatsApp chatbot for guest support.

Tickets and hours

Ticket prices are unchanged: Dh25 on weekdays and Dh30 on weekends and public holidays. The change is in the weekend definition, now Friday to Sunday, so Sunday visits cost Dh30 while weekdays cover Monday to Thursday. Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday 4pm to midnight; Thursday to Saturday and public holidays 4pm to 1am. RTA runs four direct bus routes (102/103/104/106) to the park, and two electric abras carry visitors along the park's waterways.