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Updated November 2024
Global Village is a must-visit destination if you are seeking a unique and unforgettable experience. This vibrant cultural theme park offers a glimpse into 90 diverse cultures across 30 pavilions, all under one roof.
This event is an immersive experience featuring traditional architecture, authentic cuisine, and captivating entertainment. At this remarkable destination, you can explore the beauty of various cultures and make unforgettable memories.
Read on as Wego delves into the multicultural event, providing the iteration of Global Village 2024.
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What is Global Village Dubai?
Global Village is essentially a one-stop shop for Dubai’s best entertainment, shopping, dining, and attractions. Visiting the event means discovering new wonders with every visit as you experience cuisine and cultures worldwide.
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Dates and timings
Global Village Dubai has revealed the dates for its 29th season. The cultural event begins on Wednesday, 16 October 2024 and will continue until Sunday, 11 May 2025.
The Global Village 2024 schedule and timings are as follows:
- Sundays to Wednesdays: 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Thursdays to Saturdays: 4:00 pm – 01:00 am
Note: Tuesdays are exclusively reserved for families, couples, and ladies.
Events list
The 29th season of the Global Village will introduce the Restaurant Plaza and feature 3 cultural pavilions.
Restaurant Plaza
The new plaza will feature 11 two-story restaurants with fantastic views of the various destinations in the global village. Guests can expect a diverse variety of cuisines to enjoy while watching shows and performances hosted live on the center stage of the Restaurant Plaza.
Cultural Pavilions
Three cultural pavilions will be added for Global Village’s 29th season. With 30 pavilions, over 90 cultures will continue to be celebrated as each culture’s authenticity and heritage are reflected throughout the pavilion’s stalls and shopping outlets.
Green Promenades
Spacious green promenades are also being introduced this season and can be found across the entire village.
To get a glimpse of what else to expect from the Global Village, the previous season showcased over 90 different cultures, with more than 400 artists performing in over 40,000 shows. Additionally, there were numerous rides, games, shopping, and dining options.
The park’s pavilions included representations from the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Africa, Americas, China, Egypt, Europe, India, Iran, Oman, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, Yemen, and Russia.
Here are some of the popular attractions at Global Village:
Mini World
Presenting a unique opportunity for an extraordinary global adventure, the Mini World transported visitors to various captivating destinations. Within the enchanting confines of the Mini World, visitors embarked on an exhilarating expedition around the globe, immersing themselves in a tapestry of diverse cultures, landmarks, and experiences.
Moreover, Mini World featured 25 iconic global landmarks—the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Colosseum in Rome, the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Sphinx in Cairo, the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai—all ready to be explored in a single location.
Road of Asia
The distinctive pedestrian avenue within Global Village, the Road of Asia, offered an authentic display of street food, merchandise, and handcrafted goods from 13 Asian countries, such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Nepal, Bhutan, the Philippines, and others.
Visitors thereby had the opportunity to savor the best of Asian flavors, treating themselves to unique street delicacies like Taipei Hotpot, Pancit from the Philippines, Pho from Vietnam, and authentic Ceylon Koththu from Sri Lanka.
House of Fear
One of the numerous attractions was the House of Fear, which had been dubbed the scariest haunted house in the area.
At the recently constructed House of Fear, a cast of actors appeared in nine various scenarios, including a haunted cemetery, a hospital psych ward, and even a wailing tree. The eerie design, which covered 660 square meters, used the most recent US animatronic technology.
Digger’s Lab
Another exciting feature at the park, the Diggers Lab, was a place where children could engage in both entertaining and educational activities. By putting on a construction hat, kids could take the lead in operating dumpers, diggers, and various other construction equipment during the hydraulic digger adventure.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! returned with an innovative Power Up arena, offering visitors the chance to engage in friendly and immersive group gaming experiences suitable for all ages, where they could compete against friends and family.
The odditorium boasted more than 200 astounding displays from all over the world, several brand-new exhibits, an improved lobby, and additional retail options.
Over 50 new displays were available, including a 14-foot killer crocodile, a matchstick model made of over a million matchsticks, and even a representation of Cristiano Ronaldo’s “money legs.” A new photo opportunity was added to the renowned “torture chamber” collection, which already featured incredible displays of historical prison punishments.
Carnaval
With over 200 rides, games, and attractions, this season’s Carnaval has many fun activities for visitors to explore and enjoy. Young children and those seeking high-intensity experiences can have the most riveting fun at the thrilling rides. There are also a lot of entertainment options to choose from for those who prefer to chill, such as arcade and skill games available, including modern virtual games and classic activities such as shooting hoops and throwing darts.
Tickets
The ticket prices for Global Village 2024 can be purchased online through the Global Village website.
- Any Day Ticket: AED 30
- Value Ticket: AED 25
- Valid from Sunday to Thursday, excluding public holidays
Global Village welcomes visitors during the cooler months of the year. Admission tickets are typically complimentary for children under three, senior citizens aged 65 and over, and individuals with disabilities. You can buy tickets online through the Global Village mobile app (available for Android and iOS) or on the website.
Location
Global Village is situated on Mohamed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and is easily accessible by public or private transport.
The following bus routes can be used as a guide for traveling visitors to the Global Village:
- Route 102, departing from Rashidiya Bus Station to Global Village, had buses running at 60-minute intervals.
- Route 103, starting from the Union Metro Station, passing through Al Rebat Street and heading to Global Village, had buses departing every 40 minutes.
- Route 104, starting from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and heading to Global Village, had buses departing every 60 minutes.
- Lastly, Route 106 started from the Mall of the Emirates Bus Station and transported passengers to Global Village, with buses running every 60 minutes.
- Lastly, Route 107, which departs from Al Nahda 1 Bus Station
The schedule for the bus services listed are available daily from 3:15 pm to 11:15pm. The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that three bus services will also be available from Ajman to the Global Village. The first bus leaves Ajman at 2:15 PM and the last at 6:15 PM.
Similarly, three bus services will return to the Al-Musalla Station in Ajman from the Global Village. The first trip is at 3:45 PM, and the last on weekdays is at 12:30 AM. On weekends, the last departure from Global Village is at 1:30 AM. For those who will be visiting the the Global Village via private vehicles, there are 20,000 parking slots available in the vicinity.
The prices of the parking spaces are as follows:
- General Parking: Free
- VIP Parking: Dh200 per day (Note: VIP cars must be registered before date of visit.)
- Paid Parking: Dh120 per day.
- Valet service: Dh150.
- You may avail of this service on the counters in front of the brand-new Happiness Gate.
Rules
Specific rules for the 29th season of Global Village have not been announced yet. In the meantime, we can refer to the rules that were applicable to visitors during the last season.
- Pets are prohibited within the Global Village premises
- Modest attire is required
- Personal mobility devices such as skateboards, scooters, segways, hoverboards, and bicycles are not permitted.
- Public displays of affection are considered inappropriate and should be avoided.
- Filming or photography for commercial or professional purposes is prohibited without prior written permission from Global Village authorities.
