Fireworks will return to Global Village every Thursday and Friday until April 18, after briefly being paused. Courtesy Global Village
Fireworks will return to Global Village every Thursday and Friday until April 18, after briefly being paused. Courtesy Global Village
Fireworks will return to Global Village every Thursday and Friday until April 18, after briefly being paused. Courtesy Global Village
Fireworks will return to Global Village every Thursday and Friday until April 18, after briefly being paused. Courtesy Global Village

Dubai's Global Village to resume its 'musical' fireworks display every weekend


Emma Day
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The skies above Global Village will soon be awash with colour once more.

The Dubai destination is resuming its twice-weekly "musical" fireworks show, which was suspended in February.

The spectacle was paused on February 3 following a directive from Dubai Tourism to suspend live entertainment in hotels and restaurants.

However, shows will resume from Thursday, until Global Village's current season draws to a close on Sunday, April 18.

Fireworks will take place at the multicultural theme park every Thursday and Friday at 9pm.

"In a year like no other, the return of this firm favourite will be sure to brighten up everybody's weekend plans, delivering the wow factor for loyal guests and new visitors to the multi-generational seasonal park," Global Village said.

The destination opened gates for its 25th season on October 25, with a host of safety measures in place.

These include free face masks, thermal scanners and more than 600 sanitisation stations spread across the venue.

Global Village is on Sundays to Wednesdays, 4pm-12am; Thursdays and Fridays, 4pm-1am; and Saturdays, 2pm-11pm; until Sunday, April 18, 2021. Tickets are Dh15. More information is available at globalvillage.ae

Scroll through the gallery below to see more from the 25th season of Global Village:

  • A mother helps her child put on his face mask at Global Village in Dubai as it reopens on October 25, 2020. EPA
    A mother helps her child put on his face mask at Global Village in Dubai as it reopens on October 25, 2020. EPA
  • Visitors wear face masks at the opening Global Village's 25th season. EPA
    Visitors wear face masks at the opening Global Village's 25th season. EPA
  • Staff line up at the entrance of Global Village as it opens for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Staff line up at the entrance of Global Village as it opens for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Global Village celebrated its soft launch on Sunday, October 25. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Global Village celebrated its soft launch on Sunday, October 25. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • The attraction's performers can be seen in face masks. Reem Mohammed/The National
    The attraction's performers can be seen in face masks. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Visitors flock to Global Village as it reopens for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Visitors flock to Global Village as it reopens for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Confetti marks the reopening of Global Village for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Confetti marks the reopening of Global Village for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Global Village performers welcome guests back. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Global Village performers welcome guests back. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Global Village celebrates its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Global Village celebrates its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Guests return to Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Guests return to Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Socially distanced spacing at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Socially distanced spacing at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Hand sanitisers are present at some pavilions. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Hand sanitisers are present at some pavilions. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • A Carnaval employee wears a face mask and shield at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
    A Carnaval employee wears a face mask and shield at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • The Floating Market is back at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
    The Floating Market is back at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Signs to help maintain social distancing at Global Village 2020. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Signs to help maintain social distancing at Global Village 2020. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Guests return to Global Village on its opening day. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Guests return to Global Village on its opening day. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • The Vietnam and Cambodia pavilion is new for 2020. Reem Mohammed/The National
    The Vietnam and Cambodia pavilion is new for 2020. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • The Japan pavilion at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
    The Japan pavilion at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Chefs at Global Village's Floating Market prepare to welcome back guests. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Chefs at Global Village's Floating Market prepare to welcome back guests. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • A number of new safety measures are in place as Global Village reopens. Reem Mohammed/The National
    A number of new safety measures are in place as Global Village reopens. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Global Village is celebrating its silver jubilee this year. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Global Village is celebrating its silver jubilee this year. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Teddy bears will be used at the children’s theatre to maintain social distancing. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Teddy bears will be used at the children’s theatre to maintain social distancing. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • A packed Floating Market on Global Village's first day of opening for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
    A packed Floating Market on Global Village's first day of opening for its 25th season. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Performers at Global Village's Iranian pavilion. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Performers at Global Village's Iranian pavilion. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Global Village's Iranian pavilion. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Global Village's Iranian pavilion. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Global Village celebrates its 25th season this year. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Global Village celebrates its 25th season this year. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • A food vendor serves Turkish simit at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
    A food vendor serves Turkish simit at Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Entrance and exit marks outside the pavilions remind guests to maintain social distancing. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Entrance and exit marks outside the pavilions remind guests to maintain social distancing. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • A new app has been launched to allow people to make cashless transactions. Reem Mohammed/The National
    A new app has been launched to allow people to make cashless transactions. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • A general view of Global Village in Dubai as it reopens. EPA
    A general view of Global Village in Dubai as it reopens. EPA
  • Visitors wearing face masks enjoy the fountain at Global Village in Dubai. EPA
    Visitors wearing face masks enjoy the fountain at Global Village in Dubai. EPA