Global Village Season 31 opened on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 and runs until May 2027 (exact closing date TBC). Tickets cost AED 25 on weekdays (Monday–Thursday) and AED 30 for any-day entry including weekends and public holidays. Gates open at 4:00pm every day — until midnight Sunday to Wednesday, and until 1:00am Thursday to Saturday. This is the complete guide: ticket prices, timings, the Tuesday family-day rule, RTA bus routes, parking, and everything new in Season 31.
Global Village Season 31: Dates and Theme
Season 31 opened on 14 October 2026 (gates opened at 6pm on opening night) under the theme “A More Wonderful World”. It runs through May 2027 — the exact closing date hasn’t been announced yet (expected, likely early to mid-May, following Season 30 which closed 31 May 2026). Global Village sits on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) in Dubailand, at Exit 37. There is no metro station on site, so plan on bus, taxi or car.
Global Village Dubai Ticket Price (Season 31)
| Ticket | Price | Valid |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday ticket | AED 25 | Monday–Thursday (excl. public holidays), incl. 5% VAT |
| Any Day ticket | AED 30 | Any day, incl. weekends and public holidays |
Tickets are sold on the Global Village website and app, and at the gate ticket counters. New this season: Sunday now falls in the weekend (AED 30) band — in Season 30 it was priced as a weekday. You can upgrade a weekday ticket to any-day at the gate ticketing booths. Tickets are non-refundable, and re-entry needs a hand stamp.
Who Gets In Free
- Children under 3
- Seniors aged 65 and above
- People of Determination plus one companion (ID may be checked)
VIP Packs run from AED 1,890 (Silver) to AED 7,900 (Diamond), sold only via coca-cola-arena.com — one pack per Emirates ID, and one Season-31 pack includes an AED 31,000 surprise.
Global Village Timings (Season 31)
| Days | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday–Wednesday | 4:00pm – 12:00am |
| Thursday–Saturday | 4:00pm – 1:00am |
| Public holidays | 4:00pm – 1:00am |
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Ramadan timings for Season 31 haven’t been published yet (expected to follow the previous pattern of roughly 5pm–1am Sun–Wed and 5pm–2am Thu–Sat). For the full day-by-day breakdown, see our Global Village opening hours guide.
The Tuesday Rule
Tuesdays (except public holidays) are reserved for families, couples and ladies only — single men are turned away at the gate. There is no fully closed day; Global Village is open 7 days a week during the season.
How to Reach Global Village by Bus (RTA Routes)
RTA restored four direct bus routes for Season 31. Coaches run from these stations (fare around AED 10 on a Nol card — the Season-31 fare hasn’t been independently re-announced, so confirm on the RTA S’hail app):
| Route | From | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | Al Rashidiya Bus Station (Centrepoint Metro, Red Line) | Every 60 min |
| 103 | Union Bus Station (Union Metro, Red + Green Lines) | Every 40 min |
| 104 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Station (Al Ghubaiba Metro, Green Line) | Every 60 min |
| 106 | Mall of the Emirates Bus Station (MOE Metro, Red Line) | Every 60 min |
Route 108 (Oud Metha, which ran in Season 30) is not confirmed for Season 31 (expected). Two electric tourist abras also run inside the park.
Parking at Global Village
- Free: P1, P3 (about 400m from the Gate of the World), P5 (about 450m); P7–P11 open free on weekends and busy days (about 1km, with a free shuttle)
- Paid: AED 75/day near the Happiness Gate (about 350m); standard paid parking AED 120/day
- VIP parking: AED 200/day (free for VIP pack holders)
New in Season 31: self-payment vending machines. Total capacity is 23,000+ spaces, plus valet at the Happiness Gate.
What’s New in Season 31
- New pavilions: Oman and Qatar join the lineup of 29 pavilions representing 90+ cultures, with 3,500+ shops and 250+ dining options.
- Tokyo Rush: a new looping roller coaster arriving later in the season (not at opening).
- New shows: 3 new productions plus stunt and theatrical shows, an expanded Main Stage, extended Fiesta Street, new Festival Wheel cabins, a redesigned Gardens of the World, and LED lighting on the Cultural Gate — 40,000 shows across the season.
- Season 31 Passport: redesigned, with a new Kids Passport; a WhatsApp chatbot is planned.
Food at Global Village: What to Eat
With 250+ dining options, eating is half the experience. Each pavilion serves its country’s street food — Turkish kebabs and baklava at the Turkey pavilion, Indian chaat and dosas at India, luqaimat and harees at the UAE pavilion, plus the famous Global Village knafeh stalls. Fiesta Street is the dedicated food strip, and the Floating Market on the lake serves Asian street food from boats. Budget roughly AED 50–100 per person for a proper food crawl; card payments work almost everywhere, though a few small stalls are cash-only.
Shows and Entertainment
Entry covers a heavy entertainment lineup: the Main Stage hosts concerts and cultural performances most nights, there are roaming street performers, stunt shows, and the weekly fireworks (Fridays at 9pm in past seasons — confirm the Season-31 schedule on arrival). The Carnaval funfair area has 170+ rides and games, including the new Tokyo Rush coaster arriving mid-season. Kids get the Fantasy Island and a dedicated play areas; the new Kids Passport gives them stamps to collect across pavilions.
Visiting Global Village With Kids
Global Village is one of Dubai’s most family-friendly nights out: entry is free for under-3s, strollers are available to rent, and there are baby-changing and prayer rooms throughout. Go at 4pm opening with small kids to avoid the late crowds, and note the Tuesday family-day rule doesn’t restrict families — it’s the best day to bring children if you prefer a calmer park.
Tips for Visiting
- Thursday is the sweet spot: weekday AED 25 ticket, but the park stays open until 1am.
- Arrive at 4pm opening to do pavilions in daylight, then stay for the lights and shows.
- Buy tickets online to skip the gate queues on weekends.
- Wear comfortable shoes — you’ll walk several kilometres.
- ATMs and prayer rooms are inside; outside food and drinks aren’t allowed in.