The Global Village reopening in Dubai is confirmed, and it’s happening today. Doors open at 5pm on Monday April 20, officially resuming Season 30 after the park stayed closed for more than a month due to official guidance. It’s the 30th year of one of Dubai’s most-visited outdoor attractions, and it’s not going out without a proper send-off.
Global Village Reopening Time and Season Hours
The park opens at 5pm today. After that, it’s back on its regular daily schedule: 4pm until midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and 4pm until 1am Thursday through Saturday.
The season runs until Sunday May 10, which means there are still a few solid weeks left to make the most of it. Whether you haven’t visited yet this season or you’re planning one last trip before it wraps up, the timing works.
Tickets start at Dhs25. For full details and to plan your visit, head to globalvillage.ae or call 04 362 4114.
What Your Ticket Gets You
One ticket gets you into the full park, including 30 cultural pavilions representing more than 90 cultures. The authentic Emirati heritage area is a standout for anyone who wants to dig into local culture, and the Road of Asia is worth a dedicated walk-through.
Global Village has long been a go-to for families and groups looking for something that covers a lot of ground in one night. The cultural variety here is hard to match anywhere else in the city. If you’re new to Dubai or want to show visitors around, this is genuinely one of the better ways to spend an evening.
Food, Rides, and Everything Else
There are more than 200 restaurants, cafes, and street food spots at Global Village, including the Restaurant Plaza. The options span cuisines from across the globe, which makes sense given the park’s cultural setup. You can eat your way through multiple cuisines in one visit, and no two nights need to look the same.
On top of the food, there are carnival rides and live stage performances running throughout the season. It’s the kind of place where you can spend two hours or five and still not see everything.
Fireworks and Parades Through May
The entertainment calendar for the rest of Season 30 is stacked. Global Village runs three fireworks displays every week, plus three nights of parades weekly. That adds up to a lot of reasons to visit more than once before May 10.
Season 30 is a milestone year for the park, and the programming for the final stretch reflects that. Cultural shopping, live performances, fireworks, and parades all in one place, from Dhs25, is a strong offer for any night of the week.
Don’t Wait on the Global Village Reopening
The Global Village reopening date is today, and the season clock is already running. With only a few weeks left until May 10, the window to visit is shorter than it’s been all season. Get there at 5pm, ticket up at the gate, and take full advantage of what’s left of Season 30.
Event Details
Reopening Date: Monday April 20, 2026
Opening Time Today: 5pm
Regular Hours: 4pm – midnight (Sun–Wed) / 4pm – 1am (Thu–Sat)
Season Ends: Sunday May 10, 2026
Entry Price: From Dhs25
Pavilions: 30 cultural pavilions, 90+ cultures
Food Options: 200+ restaurants, cafes, street food
Weekly Entertainment: 3x fireworks shows, 3x parade nights
Website: globalvillage.ae
Phone: 04 362 4114
Cover Image: Government of Dubai Media Office/Website
