The last few weeks of Global Village's 27th season are coinciding with Ramadan, which is likely to fall on March 23 in the UAE.
The entertainment destination has changed its operating hours throughout the holy month. Instead of 4pm, the venue will now open at 6pm, just around iftar, and will remain open until 2am.
Ramadan will also mark the return of Majlis of the World, where visitors can have their iftar or suhoor — either by ordering through the majlis' own menu or by bringing food from any of the restaurants within Global Village.
The majlis will have oud, qanun, harp and cello players to set the scene, as well as a traditional Tanoura dancer and a magician. Board and card games, such as Uno, chess and backgammon are also available for guests to rent.
Guests can book spots at the majlis through the Global Village website or its mobile app from Monday.
The different country pavilions, especially those representing the region, will have individual Ramadan promotions. For example, seasonal home decor items are being sold at the Egypt, Turkey and Al Sana'a pavilions, while dates and other Arabic sweets can be found at the pavilions of Saudi Arabia, Syria and Oman.
For those who like to cook Ramadan dishes, the pavilions of the UAE, Yemen, Kuwait, Bahrain and Pakistan feature a variety of spices and condiments to use. Visitors can also get clay cooking pots at the India Pavilion.
On the main stage of the open-air destination, a 30-piece Arabesque orchestra will perform twice every night. Other Ramadan-themed shows are scheduled throughout the month.
When will Global Village close for summer?
Global Village's 27th season is scheduled to end on April 29.
The open-air entertainment destination in Dubai, which reopened in October last year, only runs during UAE's cooler months. The venue shuts down for the summer annually.
In the past, the season has been extended due to popular demand. Last year, for example, Global Village was due to close on April 10 but remained open until May 7, adding four extra weeks.
How much do Global Village tickets cost?
For entry from Sunday to Thursday, tickets are Dh18 when purchased online and Dh20 at the gate. On Fridays and Saturdays, it's Dh22.5 online and Dh25 at the gate.
Entry is free for children under the age of three and senior citizens aged 65 and above, as well as people of determination.
Tuesdays are reserved for ladies and families only, except for public holidays.
More information is available at globalvillage.ae
Scroll through the gallery below for images of Global Village's 27th season
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Global Village reopened for its 27th season on October 25, 2022. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The family-friendly destination returned with various new attractions -
Drum group Aainjaa perform at the reopening of Global Village -
The first of many visitors for the new season -
The team behind Global Village said they worked all summer to improve existing attractions and dream up new ones -
Global Village is one of Dubai's longest-running and most popular attractions. -
Global Village season 27 ran until April 30, 2023 -
Confetti rains on visitors at the opening of season 27 -
Global Village opened from 4pm to midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and 4pm to 1am from Thursday to Saturday. -
The attraction is hugely popular with residents and tourists — especially families with young children. -
The attraction comes alive at night -
Entry to the new Road to Asia. -
Afghan music is played in the country's pavilion -
Joan Capers sells her Vietnamese gifts along the Road to Asia -
Mohammed Ayan sells jackets at his stall in the Afghanistan pavilion -
There are plenty of sights and sounds to take in -
The amusement park at Global Village is popular with people of all ages -
Dancers at the China pavilion -
Preparing halwa, a traditional dessert, at the Oman pavilion -
The fair features performances by singers, dancers, acrobats and many others -
The House of Fear is a fixture for thrill-seekers -
Many pavilions are given makeovers each season -
Preparing traditional Emirati food
