Dates and hours from the official Global Village website, checked 1 October 2026. Season 31 entry tickets are not on sale yet, so ticket prices are the most recent published ones.
Season 31
14Wed Oct
Opening day
Season 31 opens on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
4pmto midnight
Sunday to Wednesday
Open 4pm to 12am.
4pmto 1am
Thursday to Saturday
Also public holidays.
Tuefamilies
Tuesdays
Families, couples and ladies only, unless it is a public holiday.
Season 31 entry tickets are not on sale yet. The official ticket page says they will be available later this year, so prices are not confirmed.
Ticket
Valid
Most recent price
Weekday ticket
Sunday to Thursday
AED 25
Any day ticket
Any day, including Friday and Saturday
AED 30
People of determination
Any day, plus one companion
Free
Gulf News, reporting the Season 31 opening date, lists entry at AED 25 for weekdays and AED 30 for any day. Treat these as a guide until Global Village publishes Season 31 prices. Entry is free for people of determination and one companion, says the plan your visit page.
VIP packs for Season 31 went on general sale on 26 September, from AED 1,890 for the Silver pack plus a AED 30 delivery fee per order, Gulf News reports. Buyers need a valid Emirates ID, and packs are sold while stocks last. The Global Village website lists perks such as priority Carnaval queues, restaurant reservations and VIP parking.
Global Village Timings for Season 31
Season 31 opening hours14 October 2026 to May 2027
Sunday to Wednesday4:00pm to 12:00am
Thursday to Saturday4:00pm to 1:00am
Public holidays4:00pm to 1:00am
TuesdaysReserved for families, couples and ladies, except when a Tuesday is a public holiday
Pavilions and landmarksWalk the pavilionsPavilions are themed on countries and regions. The current pavilion map on the Global Village website, not yet confirmed for Season 31, includes Egypt, India, Japan, Turkey, Pakistan, Palestine, Yemen and the UAE.
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ShoppingShop the stallsPavilion stalls sell goods from their home countries, so leave room in your bag. Shopping trolleys and lockers can be hired on site.
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DiningEat your way around the worldLast season the park had more than 200 restaurants, cafes and street food stalls, according to Global Village.
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Rides and gamesRide the CarnavalCarnaval is the fairground zone, with more than 200 rides, games and attractions last season, for all ages.
Shows and attractions from recent seasonsSeason 31 line-up still to be announced
Main Stage and street showsCultural performances, shows with favourite characters, street entertainment and Main Stage acts in Season 30
Cyber City Stunt ShowCars, street bikes, monster trucks, jet skis and fly-board stunts in Season 30
EXO Planet CityFuturistic zone with a mirror maze, 5D cinema, flying theatre and the Galaxy Hunter simulator in Season 29
Global Village has promised new additions alongside returning favourites, but has not named them yet. We will add the Season 31 line-up here once it is announced.
First-Visit Tips for Global Village
Go on a weekday: the most recent weekday ticket price, AED 25, is AED 5 less than an any day ticket and covers Sunday to Thursday.
Check the Tuesday rule: Tuesdays are reserved for families, couples and ladies, except on public holidays.
Wear comfortable shoes: Global Village calls itself a very large outdoor park and suggests downloading its app to find your way around.
Hire what you need: lockers start at AED 15, wheelchairs at AED 10, electric seated scooters at AED 75 and portable chargers at AED 10.
Dress modestly: it is one of the park’s rules, along with no pets, no public displays of affection and no personal scooters, bikes or skateboards.
Ask before filming: filming is not allowed without a permit from Global Village.
Know the facilities: there are prayer rooms, a mothers’ room, a clinic, free wifi and ATMs on site.
Getting to Global Village and Parking
RTA buses to Global VillageAbout 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily during the season, around 30 minutes
Bus 102From CentrePoint Metro Station
Bus 103From Union Metro Station, via Al Rebat Street
Bus 104From Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, via Max Fashion Metro Station
Bus 106From Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, via Al Barsha and Al Quoz
For stops and timetables, call the RTA on 800 9090. RTA taxis also serve the park. Drivers can use the Global Village map pin for directions.
Parking
Where
Cost per day
P1, P3, P5
About 400 to 450 metres from the Gate of the World
Free
P7 to P11
About 1 km from the Cultural Gate, open on weekends, public holidays and busy days, with a free shuttle
Free
Paid Parking 2
About 350 metres from the Happiness Gate
AED 75
Paid Parking
Paid zone
AED 120
VIP Parking
Complimentary for VIP pack holders
AED 200 for others
People of determination
Dedicated zone
Not stated
From the far P7 to P11 zones, take the free shuttle bus to the Cultural Gate, or a rickshaw from AED 10.
Flying In for Opening Week
Return fares from Wego, checked 1 October 2026 for 15 to 19 October, the first weekend of Season 31. One adult, economy, lowest fare shown, in USD. Fares change constantly.
Flying to Dubai from
Riyadh to DubaiNonstop, 15 to 19 October, return, one adultfrom $110Search flights
Cairo to DubaiNonstop, 15 to 19 October, return, one adultfrom $211Search flights
Mumbai to DubaiNonstop, 15 to 19 October, return, one adultfrom $242Search flights
Delhi to DubaiNonstop, 15 to 19 October, return, one adultfrom $281Search flights
Karachi to DubaiNonstop, 15 to 19 October, return, one adultfrom $286Search flights
The cheapest Riyadh, Cairo, Mumbai and Karachi flights land in Dubai on Thursday, 15 October, in time for three late nights in a row, Thursday to Saturday, when the park stays open until 1am. The cheapest Delhi fare lands just after midnight. Pair the trip with a hotel in Dubai on Wego.
Plan your Global Village trip
Compare flights and hotels for Dubai on Wego and lock in your dates for Season 31.
Global Village Season 31 opens on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 and runs until May 2027, according to the official Global Village website. The exact closing date has not been announced.
How much are Global Village tickets for Season 31?
Global Village has not put Season 31 tickets on sale yet. The most recent published prices are AED 25 for a weekday ticket (Sunday to Thursday) and AED 30 for any day, as listed by Gulf News.
What are the Global Village timings?
Global Village is open from 4pm to 12am, Sunday to Wednesday, and from 4pm to 1am, Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays.
Is Global Village open to everyone on Tuesdays?
No. Tuesdays are reserved for families, couples and ladies, except when a Tuesday falls on a public holiday.
Is parking free at Global Village?
Yes, in the general zones. P1, P3 and P5 are free and about 400 to 450 metres from the Gate of the World. Paid parking costs AED 75 or AED 120 a day, and VIP parking costs AED 200.
Which bus goes to Global Village?
RTA buses 102, 103, 104 and 106 run to Global Village, according to the park’s visitor information, from CentrePoint Metro, Union Metro, Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and Mall of the Emirates Metro. They run from about 3:15pm to 11:15pm.
What is the theme of Global Village Season 31?
Season 31 is themed ‘A More Wonderful World’, Gulf News reports. Global Village has promised new attractions but has not named them yet.
Sources
Global Village, official website, Season 31 dates, opening hours, Tuesday rule, VIP perks, Season 30 highlights and pavilion map, retrieved 1 October 2026.
Global Village, Plan your visit, hours, people of determination entry, rules, facilities and prices, parking zones, bus routes, retrieved 1 October 2026.
Wego flight search, sampled 1 October 2026 in USD.
How these figures were produced
Dates, hours, rules, facilities, parking and bus routes come from the official Global Village website, checked on 1 October 2026. Only the hours are labelled Season 31 there; the rest is the park’s current visitor information.
Season 31 ticket prices are not published yet. The prices shown are the most recent ones, as listed by Gulf News on 14 September 2026. VIP pack prices are as reported by Gulf News on 26 September 2026.
Attractions are from Season 29 and Season 30. Global Village has not announced the Season 31 line-up.
Fares are the lowest economy return for one adult shown on Wego, flying out Thursday 15 October and home Monday 19 October, from a search on 1 October 2026.
Disclaimer: We’ve worked hard to make sure the information in this article is as accurate and up to date as possible at the time of publishing. Travel details such as prices, schedules, visa rules, and entry requirements can change at short notice, so it remains your responsibility to verify the current details with official sources before you book or travel. Wego accepts no liability for any loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this content.
