Global Village is returning for its 31st season.
The open-air park in Dubai is set to open on October 14 before it closes for the summer in May.
Last season, Global Village celebrated its 30th season with 30 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures, alongside more than 3,500 shopping outlets and up to 200 rides and games.
Season 30 featured three key additions that are expected to make a return this year. These include: Gardens of the World, a landscaped zone running from the Egypt pavilion towards the China pavilion; Dragon Kingdom, an interactive walk-through attraction with 11 themed rooms; and The Little Wonderers at Carnaval, an indoor adventure park for children. The Main Stage was also expanded, Fiesta Street extended, and the former Railway Market reworked as Dessert District.
The latest iteration is set to “welcome guests with a number of thrilling additions and ways to experience Global Village in unique ways”, organisers said in a statement.
Since launching in 1997, the family-friendly park has become one of the most popular attractions in the country.
When it first opened, however, things looked a bit different. It was a modest collection of kiosks along Dubai Creek, built around a simple idea: to give people a taste of different cultures through food, handicrafts and mini performances.
Over time, the concept grew into something much bigger. It shifted from its temporary spot on the Creek to larger venues, eventually finding a permanent home near Exit 37 on Sheikh Zayed Road.
When do Global Village VIP tickets go on sale?
Global Village has announced details of its VIP packs, with prices ranging from Dh1,890 to Dh7,900.
A paid pre-order period is running from September 21 to 25, followed by the public sale of the packs from September 26.
The Diamond VIP Pack is the most expensive option at Dh7,900, followed by Platinum at Dh3,490, Gold at Dh2,490 and Silver at Dh1,890.
Those who want to secure VIP passes during the pre-order period will have to pay a priority booking fee: Dh1,000 for Diamond, Dh500 for Platinum, Dh300 for Gold and Dh200 for Silver.
Each pack includes benefits such as a VIP parking sticker, parking cards, a number of entry tickets depending on the tier bought, and Wonder Pass cards with priority access to rides and bonus points when topping up.
The packs will come in a new Global Village Story Book design for the latest season and include seven collectable pins representing the UAE.
One lucky buyer can also receive a pack containing a cheque worth Dh31,000.
Mega VIP packs return
Global Village is bringing back its Mega Gold and Mega Silver packs, which combine its VIP benefits with passes or tickets for Dubai Parks and Resorts, which reopens on October 7.
Buyers can choose between three-month multi-park seasonal passes or one-day, two-park tickets.
The Mega Gold pack costs Dh4,990 and includes either eight seasonal passes or 12 park tickets. The Mega Silver costs Dh3,490 and includes either five seasonal passes or seven park tickets.
Both have a Dh150 priority booking fee during the pre-order period.
How much do regular Global Village tickets cost?
Tickets typically cost Dh25 from Sunday to Thursday, and Dh30 on Friday and Saturday. Entry is free for under-threes and ages 65 and above, as well as people of determination. Tuesdays are reserved for ladies and families, except on public holidays.
