Global Village is a multi cultural amusement park. It is a unique destination to enjoy shopping, entertainment and cuisines from all over the world!It show cases the culture and dining of different countries such as Japanese, Thai, Mexican, Emirati and more.There is a pavilion for each country. It has 26 pavilions hosting 3500+ shops. Countries represented in 2019/20 include China, Egypt, India, Iran, Japan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Thailand, and the UAE. The concept is amazing..It’s just like the whole world at one place!
I was astounded by its beauty! Amazing architecture and lights everywhere…It’s magical!
The small pool with lights looks dazzling!
Global Village is a seasonal attraction and shopping extravaganza held in the cooler winter months. It is in its 24th season and has many stage shows, concerts, kids’ theatre shows, street entertainment, circus, stunt shows and many more.It hosts over 20,000 shows in just over
5 months this season!
Stage shows in 2019/20 include African Footprint (a South African musical), Kpop Krazy (a Kpop musical), Ballet Revolution (classic and contemporary dance), and Bollywood Icon.
A fireworks show is held every Thursday and Friday nights at 9 pm.
Carnival features a unique blend of various rides and attractions suited for the entire family and guests of all ages. It includes many thrill rides, kids rides, family rides, Arcade zone, Experience zone, Skill games and more.
Opening hours:
Every year it opens for 5 months. This year it’s from 29th October, 2019 to 4th April, 2020.
Weekdays
Sat – Wed : 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
(entry gates close at 11:30 pm)
Weekends & Public Holidays
Thu – Fri : 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
(entry gates close at 12:30 am)
• Every Monday is dedicated to Families and Ladies only
(except if Monday is a Public Holiday)
Entrance Fee:
AED 15
The following categories are eligible for free entry to Global Village:
– Children under 3
– People of Determination (with one companion each)
– Seniors above 65
How to get there:
The RTA provides the public with 4 bus routes to Global Village, affordable and easy-to-use methods allowing you to join in on the fun.
- Bus no. (102) starts from Rashidiya Metro Station.
- Bus no. (103) starts from Union Metro Station and will pass by Baniyas Street, Al Rebat Street, and Nad Al Hamar.
- Bus no. (104) starts from Al Ghubaiba Station and will pass by Sheikh Rashid Street, Al Jafiliya Metro Station, 2nd Za’Abeel Street and Dubai-AlAin Street.
- Bus no. (106) starts from Mall of the Emirates Metro Station.
– The service runs from 3:15 pm until 11:15 pm, with 30 minutes of travel time.
– We traveled by bus 106 and it took almost 1 hour to reach and around 30 min while coming back to Mall of Emirates.
– We are charged 10 AED per person per trip.
– There are NOL Top up counters outside the global village entrance.
Parking Facilities:
Global Village boasts the region’s largest parking lot …
General Parking Area (P1 toP12): Free of Charge
VIP Parking Area (1 & 2): AED 100 per day for weekdays and AED 200 per day for weekends (single entry) for those without VIP car pass
Valet Parking Area: AED 50 per day for weekdays and AED 100 per day for weekends (single entry)
Parking Zone A: Access
You can use Dotto Trains and Shuttle Bus from parking lots to reach the Entry Gates, completely Free of Charge.
You can also choose to arrive in style in authentic Rickshaws, from just AED 5 per person 1 way.
Address & Location:
Global Village is located at Exit 37, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tips:
- It’s an open area so it’s very windy and cool…Don’t forget to bring your jackets.
- For kids, beanies are recommended.
- Strollers and wheel chair accessible .
- Public toilets are there but get ready for a Long queue especially on the weekends!
- Fireworks on Thursday & Friday nights.
- Better go early if you want to see the entire place!
- Buy tickets online to avoid long queues.
- There is a foreign exchange inside.