Dubai, UAE, 14 September 2026 – After months of anticipation, Global Village has officially announced the much-awaited opening date for Season 31. The region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions will reopen its gates from Wednesday, 14 October 2026 until May 2027, welcoming guests to ‘A More Wonderful World’.

The upcoming season will introduce a number of thrilling additions designed to give guests reasons to visit, return and experience Global Village in unique ways. From families creating cherished new memories to residents and tourists discovering the destination for the first time, Season 31 is set to deliver wonderful experiences and unforgettable moments for guests of all ages.

With three decades of success behind it, Global Village has grown into a defining part of Dubai’s cultural and entertainment calendar, welcoming millions of guests from across the UAE and beyond since 1997. From immersive pavilions to live entertainment, world-class dining and one-of-a-kind shopping finds, the destination continues to evolve each season, bringing the world together under one roof.

As the opening day approaches, guests are encouraged to get ready for an exciting new season with a series of announcements revealing all the new and enhanced offerings along with returning fan-favourite attractions.

For the latest updates, visit Global Village’s website https://www.globalvillage.ae/ and social media channels:  

Instagram: @GlobalVillageUAE  

X: @GlobalVillageAE  

Facebook: @GlobalVillageAE  

Snapchat: @GlobalVillageME  

TikTok: @GlobalVillageAE  

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About Global Village:

Global Village is the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping, and attractions. Part of Dubai Holding Entertainment, it continues to grow in popularity and maintain a deep connection with its guests, reinforcing its status as the most prominent entertainment and cultural hub in the region. Since opening its gates in 1997, Global Village has welcomed over 100 million guests.

Season 30 hosted thirty pavilions representing over 90 cultures, with more than 3,500 shopping outlets and over 250 dining options. The destination was home to 450 world-class performers featuring in 40,500 shows. Guests enjoyed over 200 rides and games at Carnaval®, making Global Village home to the largest and most diverse range of events, shows, shopping and dining experiences.

Information on Season 31 will be announced soon.

About Dubai Holding Entertainment™:

Dubai Holding Entertainment is one of the largest diversified entertainment groups in the region. It develops, operates and manages some of Dubai’s most iconic attractions and family destinations, creating exceptional experiences, attracting millions of visitors each year. The portfolio includes Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park, comprising of MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the region, LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, and the region’s only LEGO® themed LEGOLAND® Hotel as well as Real Madrid World, the first ever football theme park together with The World of Riverland where you can live Dubai’s most surprising day out with many entertainment, dining and fun options. LAPITA™, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, Autograph Collection, a 5-star Polynesian-themed family hotel that is part of Marriott International, offers guests a stay just steps from the world-famous parks T-REX Glamping, also at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, is the region’s only dinosaur-themed glamping experience. Owned and operated by Dubai Holding Entertainment, the destination offers premium short-stay accommodation in air-conditioned tents and family suites, alongside themed dining and dinosaur-inspired entertainment. Coca-Cola Arena, one of the region’s largest multipurpose indoor arenas; Wild Wadi Waterpark™, a premium boutique waterpark experience, with views of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah; ROXY Cinemas, offering a premium cinema experience across Dubai including Roxy Xtreme, the largest screen in Middle East and North Africa; The Green Planet Dubai, the Middle East’s only indoor tropical rainforest with an outdoor Nature Park, Global Village, the region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment (between October and April); Ain Dubai, the largest and tallest observation wheel in the world, The View Palm Jumeirah, the highest vantage point on Palm Jumeirah with 240 meters above ground with 360-degree views; Arabian Radio Network (ARN), the largest radio network in the region; MPN, a multimedia sales house operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship, and activations; among many others.