Global Village | Dubai

Global Village is Dubai's long-running open-air cultural park, open every year from mid-autumn to late spring off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Each season brings together dozens of country pavilions, each built in its own architectural style and filled with crafts, textiles, spices and street food, so a single evening can take you from South Asian bazaars to Turkish, Iranian, Egyptian and East Asian stalls. Season 31 opened on 14 October 2026 and runs until May 2027. The park usually opens from 4pm to midnight, staying open until 1am on weekend nights and public holidays. Tuesdays, except public holidays, are reserved for families and ladies. Tickets cost AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 at weekends and on public holidays; children under three, visitors aged 65 and over, and people of determination enter free. Tickets are sold on the official website and app and at the gates. Beyond the pavilions there is the Carnaval fun fair with dozens of rides, a main stage for concerts and cultural shows, fireworks on selected nights and hundreds of food kiosks from around the world. For a calmer visit, go early on a weekday evening, wear comfortable shoes and plan parking or the dedicated buses in advance. Check the official site for the day's timings and programme before you go.