{"id":19095,"date":"2025-10-15T17:08:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/?p=19095"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:35:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:35:22","slug":"global-village-opens-today-free-entry-for-some","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/actualite\/ouverture-global-village-aujourdhui-entrees-gratuites-pour-certains\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Village opens today \u2013 free entry for some!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A 30th anniversary marked by celebrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an event eagerly awaited every year by millions of visitors: <strong>Global Village<\/strong> is officially reopening in Dubai for the <strong>2025\u20132026 season<\/strong>, marking a special edition to celebrate its <strong>30th anniversary<\/strong>. The park, a true symbol of diversity and a friendly atmosphere, promises an unforgettable season combining <strong>culture, gastronomy, crafts and international entertainment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mark this anniversary, a <strong>unprecedented offer<\/strong> is on offer: holders of a <strong>passport bearing the \u201cSeason 30\u201d stamp\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 obtained at the airport or through partner promotional campaigns \u2013 are entitled to a <strong>Free, unlimited access throughout the season<\/strong>. An initiative that illustrates Global Village\u2019s commitment to <strong>to thank its loyal visitors<\/strong> and to encourage tourists to discover one of Dubai\u2019s most iconic landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extended opening hours for a complete experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in <strong>Wadi Al Safa 4<\/strong>, near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, <strong>Global Village<\/strong> will welcome visitors from the <strong>15 October 2025 to 10 May 2026<\/strong>, or nearly <strong>seven months of non-stop events<\/strong>. The park will be open <strong>every day from 4 pm to midnight<\/strong>, and up to <strong>1 am at the weekend<\/strong>, so that visitors can make the most of the shows, concerts and evening activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This flexibility in opening hours, typical of Dubai, makes Global Village a <strong>a hotspot for nightlife<\/strong> where families, tourists and expats mingle in a festive and cosmopolitan atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3,500 shops and pavilions from around the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this 30th edition, Global Village is renewing its ambition: to bring the whole world together in one place. The park will feature <strong>more than 3,500 shops and stalls<\/strong> representative <strong>90 different crops<\/strong>, housed in spectacular national pavilions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each pavilion offers an authentic insight into the traditions, handicrafts and cuisine of its country of origin. From <strong>India to Japan<\/strong>, via <strong>France, Turkey, Egypt, Thailand or Morocco<\/strong>, every space is an invitation to travel. This cultural richness makes Global Village a <strong>global microcosm<\/strong> where visitors can discover flavours, scents and performances from all corners of the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cuisine from around the world and open-air performances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cuisine plays a central role at Global Village, which welcomes <strong>hundreds of restaurants and food trucks<\/strong> offering an endless array of international cuisines. From Asian street food to Middle Eastern delicacies and reimagined European dishes, every corner of the park is a culinary experience in its own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>open-air performances<\/strong>, for their part, are one of the park\u2019s highlights. More than <strong>400 performances a week<\/strong> The programme includes concerts, acrobatics, traditional dances, fireworks and street performances. Visitors can also enjoy the <strong>drone and light shows<\/strong>, Global Village\u2019s visual hallmarks, which transform the Dubai sky into a magical spectacle every evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family-friendly attractions and a constant party atmosphere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Global Village is not just an international market: it is also a <strong>full-scale theme park<\/strong> featuring rides, children\u2019s areas, fairground attractions and relaxation areas. New additions for 2025 include several <strong>interactive attractions<\/strong>, some <strong>immersive augmented reality experiences<\/strong> and some <strong>thematic areas<\/strong> inspired by tales and legends from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is on the <strong>family experiences<\/strong> and safety, with clearly defined areas, green spaces and modern facilities. In the evening, music, lights and entertainment transform the park into a huge open-air festival, true to its multicultural and festive spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A symbolic edition for Dubai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 30th season is of particular significance for Dubai. Global Village, which opened in the late 1990s, is now a <strong>a symbol of the United Arab Emirates\u2019 tolerance and openness<\/strong>. It embodies the vision of a country that values diversity, creativity and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By offering free entry to holders of the \u201cSeason 30\u201d stamp, the park is strengthening its <strong>inclusive identity<\/strong> and its role in Dubai\u2019s cultural diplomacy. This initiative is one of many measures aimed at <strong>boost tourism<\/strong>, at <strong>support small craft businesses<\/strong> and to <strong>to create economic opportunities for exhibitors from around the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: an anniversary season not to be missed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more than <strong>3,500 shops<\/strong>, some <strong>daily shows<\/strong>, some <strong>cuisines from 90 countries<\/strong> and a <strong>free entry for certain visitors<\/strong>, <strong>Global Village 2025\u20132026<\/strong> It promises to be a historic season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open from <strong>15 October 2025 to 10 May 2026<\/strong>, the park offers a unique experience combining culture, entertainment and discovery. To mark its 30th anniversary, Global Village proves once again that it is much more than just a theme park: it is a <strong>global celebration of human diversity<\/strong> in the heart of Dubai.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Un 30\u1d49 anniversaire plac\u00e9 sous le signe de la c\u00e9l\u00e9bration C\u2019est un rendez-vous attendu chaque ann\u00e9e par des millions de visiteurs : Global Village rouvre officiellement ses portes \u00e0 Duba\u00ef pour la saison 2025\u20132026, marquant une \u00e9dition exceptionnelle \u00e0 l\u2019occasion de son 30\u1d49 anniversaire. Le parc, v\u00e9ritable symbole de diversit\u00e9 et de convivialit\u00e9, promet une [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":19096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualite"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19095"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19097,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19095\/revisions\/19097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}