Global Village

Global Village is Dubai’s biggest open-air winter festival park: 29 country pavilions with crafts, sweets and street food from more than 90 cultures, a Carnaval funfair, stage shows, parades and fireworks over the lake. Season 31, themed “A More Wonderful World”, opened on Wednesday 14 October 2026 and runs until May 2027 (the exact closing date has not been announced yet).

Global Village tickets 2026–27

There are two standard entry tickets. Both give exactly the same access once you are inside; the only difference is the day you can use them.

• Weekday ticket, AED 25: valid Monday to Thursday, not on public holidays. New this season: Sunday now counts as a weekend day, so a Sunday visit needs the Any Day ticket.
• Any Day ticket, AED 30: valid on any day the park is open, including Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
• Fazaa card holders pay AED 20 (Weekday) or AED 24 (Any Day).
• Free entry: children under 3, adults aged 65 and over, and People of Determination with one companion (bring ID).
• Not included: Carnaval rides, paid shows and Wonder Pass attractions, which you pay for separately.

Buy online before you go to skip the gate queue on busy weekend nights, and only buy from the official Global Village website or app, or a trusted partner. Regular visitors can buy a VIP Pack, from AED 1,890 (Silver) to AED 7,900 (Diamond), which bundles dozens of entry tickets, VIP parking and Wonder Pass credit.

Global Village opening hours

• Sunday to Wednesday: 4pm to midnight
• Thursday to Saturday and public holidays: 4pm to 1am
• Tuesdays are reserved for ladies, couples and families, except on public holidays.

The season runs through the cooler months and the park closes for the summer. Season 31 ends in May 2027; Global Village usually announces the final date in spring, often with an extension.

Global Village fireworks timings

Fireworks light up the sky above the main stage and lake every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 9pm. Find a spot by the lake by 8:45pm on weekends. Show times can change at short notice, and big nights add extra displays:

• Diwali: a drone show and a Diwali Mela at the park. See the Diwali drone show and the Diwali Mela.
• UAE National Day: extra fireworks and drone shows over the holiday. See our National Day guide.
• New Year’s Eve: Global Village is famous for several countdowns through the evening, one for each time zone, each with fireworks. More in our New Year’s Eve in Dubai guide.

How to get to Global Village

There is no metro station at Global Village. The cheapest way there is the Dubai Metro to one of four stations, then a direct RTA bus. Buses run daily from 3:15pm to 11:15pm during the season and take about 30 minutes:

• Route 102 from Centrepoint Metro Station
• Route 103 from Union Metro Station, via Al Rebat Street
• Route 104 from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, via Max Metro Station
• Route 106 from Mall of the Emirates Metro Station

Pay with a Nol card and check live times in the RTA app or on 800 9090. Taxis, Careem and Uber drop off at the gates. By car, take Exit 37 on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311).

Global Village parking

• Free: P1, P3 and P5, about 400 to 450 metres from the Gate of the World.
• Free on busy days: P7 to P11 open on weekends, public holidays and busy nights, about 1km from the Cultural Gate, with a free shuttle bus or a rickshaw from AED 10.
• Paid Parking 2: AED 75 a day, about 350 metres from the Happiness Gate.
• Paid Parking: AED 120 a day.
• VIP Parking: AED 200 a day (free with a VIP Pack). New this season, you can pay at machines before you reach the exit.

The free car parks fill early on Friday and Saturday nights, so arrive close to 4pm or use the bus.

What to do at Global Village

• Walk the pavilions: 29 pavilions represent more than 90 cultures, each a market of crafts, clothes, sweets and souvenirs. Sri Lanka has its own pavilion for the first time this season.
• Eat around the world: hundreds of food stalls and restaurants, from Turkish ice cream and Pakistani grills to Korean street food and Emirati luqaimat. Come hungry and share plates.
• Ride the Carnaval: rides for small children through to thrill rides, including a new roller coaster this season. Rides are paid with a top-up Wonder Pass card.
• Watch the shows: the main stage, pavilions and parades have performances every evening, plus ticketed concerts. See what’s coming up on our What’s On calendar.
• Take an abra on the lake inside the park.

Dress code and rules

Dress modestly, as you would in a mall: shoulders and knees covered is a safe choice. Public displays of affection, pets, scooters, bicycles, hoverboards, skateboards and roller skates are not allowed, and professional filming needs a permit. Strollers and wheelchairs can be rented at the park, and there is step-free access, accessible toilets and reserved parking for People of Determination.

Is Global Village worth it?

For most visitors, yes. At AED 25 to AED 30 it is one of the cheapest big nights out in Dubai, and it suits almost everyone: families get the funfair and shows, foodies get dozens of cuisines in one place, and first-time visitors get a lively, very Dubai evening. It is less suited to anyone who dislikes crowds on weekend nights or wants a quiet, upmarket evening. Go on a Monday or Wednesday for the calmest visit.

Tips for your visit

• Go on a weekday for smaller crowds and the cheaper ticket; Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest.
• Arrive at 4pm to see the pavilions in daylight, then stay for the lights and the 9pm fireworks.
• Plan three to four hours, or the whole evening with children.
• Bring cash and cards: most stalls take cards, but some smaller vendors prefer cash.
• Agree a meeting point such as the main stage, as the park is big and busy.

Combine it with more of Dubai

The Global Village and Butterfly Garden combo pairs two family favourites in one day, and Dubai Miracle Garden is a short drive away. For more ideas, see the best attractions in the UAE, things to do in Dubai, things to do this weekend, or build a day-by-day plan with our Dubai itinerary planner.

Season 31 hours, ticket rules, parking prices, fireworks times and bus routes from Global Village and the RTA, last checked on 11 November 2026. They can change, so check the official Global Village website before you go.