One of Dubai’s most popular and super affordable family-friendly attractions, Global Village is known for its numerous pavilions, array of international cuisines, market stalls, rides and shows.
Planning to visit but overwhelmed by everything on offer? Don’t worry as we have got you covered with an entire guide to the buzzing hub of fun and excitement.
Here’s everything you need to know about the massive multi-national theme park, from ticket prices, discounts, pavilions to rides, transport and more.
When is Global Village open?
The attraction opened to the public on Wednesday October 18 at 6pm.
Opening hours for the attraction are 4pm until midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and from 4am until 1am from Friday to Saturday.
Time Out Dubai tip: Tuesdays are reserved exclusively for ladies and families, making it a good time to visit if you want a mummy and kiddos’ day out.
How much are tickets to Global Village?
There are two ticket options for visitors. There is a weekday value ticket, valid from Sunday to Thursday (excluding public holidays) and an any day ticket, available for one-off visits, at any time.
The weekday ticket (From Sunday to Thursday) costs Dhs25 per person and the any-day ticket costs Dhs30.
Kids under the age of three, senior citizens and people of determination are free.
Time Out Dubai tip: Make use of the app to order tickets as you’ll get a weekday ticket for Dhs22.50 and the any day ticket is priced at Dhs27.
What is included with a Global Village ticket?
When you purchase a ticket to Global Village you get access to the park, 27 country pavilions, an authentic Emirati heritage area and the Road of Asia.
That’s not all, as there are live shows and entry to the kids’ theatre included too. Want to know about the entertainment on offer? Click here.
Time Out Dubai tip: Make sure to catch AINJAA as they roam about the attraction drumming.
Which country pavilions are there at Global Village?
There are 27 pavilions to visit at Global Village Dubai representing 78 nations from around the world.
These pavilions are UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Africa, Americas, China, Egypt, Europe, India, Iran, Oman, Japan, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, Yemen, Russia, Qatar and Oman.
What extra attractions are there at Global Village?
In addition to the park, there is the Carnaval zone, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! and Snowfest Ice Rink.
Carnaval has 170 rides, games, and attractions that you can pay for as you play.
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! is home to a host of eccentric displays from visual illusions and pop culture memorabilia to unusual artefacts which costs Dhs40 to explore.
In addition, you can also enter Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze for Dhs35 and experience Ripley’s Moving Theater 4D experience for Dhs35.
There is a deal where you can visit two Ripley’s attractions for just Dhs55 or all three attractions for Dhs75.
If you wish to skate then hit up the Snowfest Ice Rink. Entry costs Dhs50 and includes a 20-minute session and a pair of socks.
Fan of being freaked out? The House of Fear attraction is for you. For Dhs65 you can tour the haunted house experience that features a team of actors across nine different scenes, with everything from a haunted cemetery to a hospital ward.
Time Out tip: With so much to see and do, we recommend you visit multiple times to fit everything in.
What time are the fireworks at Global Village?
Fireworks go off at Global Village every Friday and Saturday at 9pm. The fireworks shows are included in the general ticket price.
Time Out Dubai tip: Don’t worry about missing the show as fireworks are launched from various locations across the park to ensure everyone sees them.
What food is available at Global Village?
Food is a massive focus at Global Village. There are more than 200 restaurants, cafes and street food options at Global Village. You’ve probably seen lots of exciting and enticing food options on social media from chips and ice cream to corndogs and candyfloss.
Time Out Dubai tip: Bag bargain eats from the street food vendors.
How do I get to Global Village?
Located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and E311, Global Village can be reached by car or by using public transport (taxi or bus).
Time Out Dubai tip: Take the bus as it’s only Dhs10 per journey and you won’t have to worry about parking.
Which bus can I take to Global Village?
If you wish to take the bus there are four routes to choose from.
These are; bus 102 from Rashidiya Metro Station, bus 103 from Union Metro Station, which passes through Al Rebat Street, bus 104 from Ghubaiba Bus Station passing through Al Jafiliya Metro Station and bus 106 from Mall of Emirates Metro Station passing through Al Barsha A2, Al Barsha Lulu Supermarket, Dubai American Academy 2, Classic Crystal 2 and Al Quoz, Clinical Pathology Services 2.
The service runs from 3.15pm to 11.15pm daily.
Is there parking at Global Village?
There is free parking at Global Village or you can pay for VIP parking priced at Dhs200.
Time Out Dubai tip: Not a fan of finding a parking spot? There is a valet parking service in front of the Happiness Gate which costs Dhs150.
When will Global Village close in 2024?
The destination was originally set to close on Sunday April 28. But that date has been extended to Sunday May 5.
Dhs22.50 (Sun-Thur), Dhs27 (Fri-Sat). Open daily 4pm-midnight, globalvillage.ae (04 362 4114).
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