Global Village to reopen in October for its 25th anniversary season

October 2020 will see popular Dubai tourist attraction Global Village reopen. The attraction, themed around the countries of the world, will be celebrating its 25th season and Silver Anniversary come opening.

The 2020-2021 season is expected to run from October 2020 until April 2021.

The park was forced to close in March, a month early, when attractions country-wide were shuttered in measures to protect public safety during the coronavirus pandemic.

For the upcoming season, entry will cost Dh15 per person, but is free for children under the age of 3, people of determination (with one companion each) and seniors above 65 years of age.

Mondays will continue to be reserved for families and ladies only.

Countries from around the world are represented at Global Village. During the 25th season, the UAE, Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, Morocco, Yemen, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Turkey were all represented with a pavilion.

There was also attractions representing a mixture of countries, continents and regions, including Pakistan, the Americas, the Balkan Peninsula, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, China, Africa and India.

The entrace to The Americas pavilion at Global Village during the 24th season. Reem Mohammed / The National

Global Village has put out a call to business owners to invest in the upcoming season. There are opportunities to buy into pavilions, kiosks, restaurants, shops and entertainment outlets, according to the website.

Last year, Ripley's Believe it or Not! opened at the park. It has not been confirmed if it is reopening in the upcoming season.

The world-famous "odditorium" had its grand opening in Dubai's popular family destination Global Village on Sunday, December 8.

For the 2019-2020 season, the attraction had six galleries showcasing a collection of rare exhibits and interactive experiences. The museum’s journey began with Robert Ripley & The World's Cultures gallery, which displayed personal artefacts collected by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! founder, Robert Ripley.

The Ripley's Believe It or Not! 'odditorium' opened its doors in Global Village on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! spokespersons Aaron Wollin, also known as Short E Dangerously (right), with Chayne “space cowboy” Hultgren (left), a street performer from Australia and expert sword swallower, were present at the launch
Visitors can expect six galleries showcasing with rare exhibits
Interactive exhibits and brainteasers are all part of the Ripley's Believe It or Not! experience in Global Village
The museum also has a “Space and Astronomy” gallery which displays collections from outer space - including a new exhibit from the UAE’s space expedition.
Wax figures of historical people and replicas of the world's most incredible human beings are also present at the unusual museum
Aaron Wollin, who had his legs amputated when he was young, wows UAE crowds with his acrobatic feats
Guests check out of the many exhibits within the museum at its Global Village launch on December 8