Global Village Dubai Ticket Price 2026-27: Season 31 Dates, Timings and Costs in Rupees

The Global Village Dubai ticket price for Season 31 (14 October 2026 to May 2027) is AED 25 (about ₹640) for a Weekday ticket, valid Monday to Thursday, and AED 30 (about ₹770) for an Any Day ticket that also covers weekends and public holidays. Children under three, seniors over 65 and People of Determination with one companion enter free. Rides, food and some attractions inside are paid separately.

Below are the official prices, opening hours and the rules that catch Indian visitors out, plus a realistic family budget. Rupee figures use about ₹25.6 to the dirham (live rate, 9 November 2026); your card or forex card will add a small markup.

Global Village Dubai ticket price for Season 31

There are only two entry tickets, and the price is the same online, in the Global Village app and at the gate. Both include 5% UAE VAT.

A few details from the official ticket terms matter more than the price:

• Each ticket is good for one entry during the season. Leave the park and you need a new one.
• Tickets are non-refundable. If you bought a Weekday ticket and end up going on a Friday, you can upgrade at the ticket booth by paying the difference.
• The park may check ID for free entry, so grandparents should carry their passport.
• Only under-threes enter free; older children need a ticket.

Buy on the official Global Village website or app and you get a QR code by email, which saves the gate queue on busy nights.

Season 31 dates and opening hours

Season 31 opened on 14 October 2026 and runs to May 2027. The exact closing date has not been announced, so check the official site if you are travelling in late April or May.

Entry gates close half an hour before closing time. Hours can change during Ramadan, which is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the moon, so check closer to the date if your trip falls then.

Which day to go: the Sunday change, Thursday nights and the Tuesday rule

Sunday now costs more. Last season a Weekday ticket covered Sunday to Thursday. For Season 31 the Weekday ticket runs Monday to Thursday only, so Sunday needs the AED 30 Any Day ticket.

Thursday is the best value night. It is the only day that combines the cheaper AED 25 ticket with the late 1 am closing, which gives you up to nine hours in the park.

Tuesday is family day. On Tuesdays (except public holidays) the park is reserved for families, couples and women. A group of male friends or colleagues will not get in that night, so plan bachelor trips and office groups for another day. Families with children or grandparents can go on Tuesday as normal.

Public holidays such as UAE National Day in early December and New Year's Day need the Any Day ticket. In past seasons, New Year's Eve had several firework countdowns timed to different countries' midnights, including one at 10:30 pm UAE time, which is midnight in India. The Season 31 New Year schedule had not been published at the time of writing.

What it really costs once you are inside

The entry ticket only gets you through the gate. Pavilions, street shows and the main stage are included, but most rides and the bigger attractions are not.

• Carnaval rides run on the Wonder Pass, a card you top up with points. On the official site, this season's new rides cost from 15 points (Arabian Horses, a family ride) to 75 points (Athens Slingshot, a thrill ride with a 140 cm height minimum). Some rides offer a fast-track option for AED 7 (about ₹180) more.
• EXO Planet City, the space-themed zone, also runs on Wonder Pass points: 15 points for the Gravity Vortex tunnel, and 45 points each for the Infinity Maze and the Galaxy Hunter simulator.
• Family Fun Pass: on 1 November 2026 Gulf News reported a price of AED 399 (about ₹10,210), cut from AED 595. It includes four entry tickets, a Wonder Pass with 400 points and one free Carnaval ride. The offer had no stated end date, so check before you buy.
• Parking, if you drive: free zones P1, P3 and P5 are 400–450 m from the Gate of the World. The paid zone nearest the Happiness Gate is AED 75 a day, another paid zone is AED 120, and VIP parking is AED 200.

A sample budget for an Indian family of five

Two parents, children aged 6 and 10, and a grandparent aged 67, at ₹25.6 per dirham:

Entry is the cheap part. Rides and food decide the final bill, so agree on a ride budget with the children before you go in. Check the current price of Wonder Pass points in the app, then compare the Family Fun Pass with four separate tickets plus a top-up.

What's new at Global Village in Season 31

The official site lists 29 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures and over 250 places to eat. Khaleej Times, covering the launch, also reported:

• More than 40,000 shows across the season, including a new stunt show, Fast Live 2: The Police Strikes Back.
• Two new anchor shows: Bollywood Idol, a music-and-dance story of two brothers, and Bank Heist, an acrobatic crime caper.
• A new roller coaster, Tokyo Rush, due later in the season.
• A Russia pavilion expanded to include Azerbaijan, new facades for the Syria and Kuwait pavilions, and a new Season 31 passport for stamp collecting, plus a Kids Passport.
• Returning attractions such as Dragon Kingdom, the Horror Hotel and EXO Planet City, and an updated Gardens of the World.

Big nights get drone shows: 600 drones on opening night, with 1,000 planned for UAE Flag Day on 3 November and 600 for Diwali night.

The India Pavilion, Indian food and Diwali at Global Village

The India Pavilion is built around a Hawa Mahal facade with ornate domes and a central elephant statue. Inside are handicrafts, spices, live music and dance, and regional food.

This season's Diwali programme ran from 6 to 10 November 2026, included in the regular entry ticket. Gulf News listed a baithak music evening on the main stage, a Diwali Mela run with the India Pavilion, rangoli and diya painting for children, and an Indian Chaat Bazaar serving pani puri, pav bhaji and chole bhature. For festival nights during your own dates, check the events calendar in the Global Village app.

For food in general, vegetarians will find plenty across the South Asian, Middle Eastern and dessert stalls. Jain travellers should ask about onion, garlic and root vegetables at each counter.

How to get to Global Village

Global Village is off Exit 37 on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), inland from the main hotel areas. There is no Metro station at the park, so most visitors use a bus, taxi or car.

• RTA buses run during the season: route 102 from CentrePoint Metro Station, 103 from Union Metro Station, 104 from Al Ghubaiba bus station via Max Fashion Metro Station, and 106 from Mall of the Emirates Metro Station. They usually run 3:15 pm to 11:15 pm, with about 30 minutes of travel. Pay with a Nol card.
• Taxis: Careem, Uber and RTA taxis all serve the park. Check the upfront app fare from your hotel before you book.
• Late finish: the last buses leave around 11:15 pm, while the park stays open until midnight or 1 am. If you plan to stay late, budget for a taxi back.
• From the far car parks (P7–P11, open on busy days, about 1 km out), a free shuttle or a rickshaw from AED 10 takes you to the Cultural Gate.

Rules and practical tips for Indian visitors

• Dress modestly and avoid public displays of affection. These are official park rules, not suggestions.
• No scooters, bicycles, hoverboards, skateboards or roller skates, and no pets. Strollers and wheelchairs can be rented inside.
• Get a free child wristband at guest services. If you are separated, staff use it to contact you.
• Filming is not permitted without a permit, so check with guest services before setting up a tripod or shooting content.
• Wear walking shoes. The park is large and you will walk a lot, which matters with older parents. Benches, wheelchairs and in-park rickshaws help.
• Go early on weekends. Arriving soon after the 4 pm opening gives you a better choice of free parking and an hour or two before the evening crowds.

A simple plan for your evening, and is it worth it?

1. 4:00–5:00 pm: arrive, scan your QR ticket and photograph the pavilion facades in daylight, before the crowds build.
2. 5:00–7:00 pm: pavilions. Choose eight to ten rather than trying all 29: the India Pavilion, a couple of Gulf pavilions and a few countries you are unlikely to visit soon.
3. 7:00–8:00 pm: dinner, ideally before the food queues lengthen.
4. 8:00–9:30 pm: shows and Carnaval. Check the app for the day's show times. This season's special drone shows were all set for 8 pm.
5. After 9:30 pm: desserts, shopping and the last rides. Thursday to Saturday you have until 1 am, though small children usually fade long before.

Is it worth it? At AED 25–30, the Global Village Dubai ticket price makes it one of the cheapest big evenings in the city, and families with children or grandparents usually get the most from it. It suits you less if your group dislikes crowds, since weekend nights are the busiest, or if you mainly want to shop: some of the South Asian stalls will look familiar from Indian bazaars. Couples on a short trip may prefer the Burj Khalifa at sunset or an evening in the desert; our Dubai desert safari guide compares the safari options.

Fitting Global Village into a Dubai trip

Allow four to five hours, always in the evening, since the park only opens at 4 pm. The Global Village Dubai ticket price is the smallest part of the evening; transport, rides and food cost more. Pair it with a morning activity rather than the desert, because most desert safaris also run in the late afternoon. If your trip falls between 4 December 2026 and 17 January 2027, it overlaps the Dubai Shopping Festival, which the organisers have announced for those dates. Expect busier evenings everywhere.

Our Dubai and Abu Dhabi Explorer (6N/7D) includes either Dubai Miracle Garden entry or Global Village. The Dubai Highlights budget package (4N/5D) and the Dubai Family Fun package (5N/6D) leave free evenings where Global Village fits easily. International flights and the UAE visa fee are not included in these packages; each package page lists exactly what is. November to March is peak season for Indian travellers, so book early. The prices below are live.

For more ideas, see things to do in Dubai with kids and our 4-day Dubai itinerary. If you have a spare day, the Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai guide covers the train, the Grand Mosque and the BAPS Mandir. All packages are on the Dubai destination page, and for a custom quote, use the enquiry form on this page.

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