Dubai’s Global Village opens its landmark 30th season on Wednesday at 6pm, promising the most ambitious edition yet with 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures, more than 200 rides, and an extraordinary 40,500 shows running through May 10, 2026.

The region’s premier multicultural family destination has evolved from a local concept into an international phenomenon, attracting 10.5 million guests last season alone.

Season 30 by the numbers

• 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures
• More than 3,500 shopping outlets
• Over 250 dining options, including 11 double-storey restaurants
• 40,500 shows featuring 450 performers from 30 nationalities
• More than 200 rides, games and attractions
• Runs until May 10, 2026

What’s new this season

The Dragon Kingdom: An immersive walk-through experience featuring 11 themed rooms, each offering different challenges blending fantasy, mystery, and adventure.

The Horror Hotel: The biggest haunted house returns with a completely reimagined experience (formerly House of Fear).

Gardens of the World: A stunning floral attraction stretching from the Egypt pavilion to the Iran pavilion, featuring exotic flower arrangements and landmark icons from around the world.

Season 30 Cake Monument: Located at Arabian Square, offering a picture-worthy celebration moment.

New rides

Six fresh attractions join the Carnaval lineup:

• York Bikes
• Toronto Tornado
• Desert Dashers
• Cape Glider
• Rio Rocket
• The Little Wonderers

Enhanced experiences

Fiesta Street returns with expanded space and more vibrant kiosks

Dessert District (formerly Railway Market) offers elevated dining and Instagram-worthy moments

Asia Boulevard (formerly Road of Asia) brings enhanced shopping and dining

Happiness Street features a stunning new canopy, transforming the atmosphere

Entertainment spectacular

Fast Live Spectacular

A brand-new stunt show debuts with epic battles, Tokyo-style drifting, motorbike jumps, fire, explosions, and iconic cars.

International main stage acts

• Retumbar
• Red Hot Chilli Pipers
• Mayumana
• Burn the Floor
• Dhol Foundation
• Swan Lake

Bespoke Global Village shows

Haunted House, Boom Bollywood, Slam, Scatty Chapati, and more.

Kids’ entertainment

Care Bears and PJ Masks perform exclusively at the Kids Theatre.

Fire, lights, and fireworks

New fire and light show debuts next to Dragon Lake

Fresh light show in front of the main stage with festoon lighting

Friday-Saturday fireworks at 9pm, lighting up the skies

Dining destination

The Restaurant Plaza houses 11 double-storey restaurants overlooking the Falcon Stage, offering global cuisines from over 250 dining options across the destination.

From street food kiosks to sit-down restaurants, the culinary journey spans over 90 cultures.

Enhanced guest experience

Improved parking: Enhanced services across all parking zones

Better wayfinding: Prominently displayed directional signs and digital wayfinding screens throughout

Convenient ticketing: Available via Global Village App, Globalvillage.ae, or ticketing gates

Ticket information

Prices: Unchanged from the previous season

Weekday ticket: Valid Sunday-Wednesday (excluding public holidays)

Any Day ticket: Flexible entry including public holidays

Special day: Tuesdays are reserved for families and ladies (except public holidays)

Season details

Season opens: Wednesday, October 16, 2025, at 6pm
Season closes: May 10, 2026
Weekly fireworks: Fridays and Saturdays at 9pm

The milestone

Season 30 marks three decades of Global Village establishing itself as Dubai’s most successful homegrown entertainment destination, reinforcing the city’s position as a global hub for entertainment and tourism.

With 10.5 million guests last season and continuous expansion, Global Village has become a cultural phenomenon transcending its original vision, now offering an unparalleled blend of shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences under one destination.

As the destination opens tomorrow, it promises another seven months of laughter, exploration, togetherness, and excitement for families from the UAE and across the world.

For tickets and more information, visit globalvillage.ae or the Global Village app.