By Staff Reporter
Global Village Welcomes Guests for Its 30th Season With Expanded Attractions and Shows
Global Village, Dubai’s leading multicultural family destination, opens its 30th season today at 6pm, promising an unmatched blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment for visitors from the UAE and around the world.
The new season, themed ‘A More Wonderful World,’ marks three decades of cultural celebration, exploration, and excitement.
Running until 10 May 2026, Season 30 features 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures, more than 3,500 shopping outlets, 250 dining options, and 200 rides and attractions. Guests can enjoy enhanced experiences across the park, including the revamped Fiesta Street, the Dessert District, Asia Boulevard, and Happiness Street with its new canopy.
Dining remains a highlight with over 250 options, including the Restaurant Plaza, home to 11 double-storey eateries offering global cuisines. Visitors can also enjoy Carnaval, the central hub for rides and games, including new attractions like York Bikes, Toronto Tornado, Desert Dashers, and The Dragon Kingdom, a walk-through adventure with 11 themed rooms. The Horror Hotel returns with an upgraded experience for thrill-seekers.
Season 30 also debuts a new stunt show, Fast Live Spectacular, alongside over 40,500 performances featuring 450 international artists. Main Stage highlights include Retumbar, Mayumana, Burn the Floor, and Swan Lake, while the Kids Theatre presents Care Bears and PJ Masks. Fire and light shows, plus Global Village’s signature weekend fireworks, add to the spectacle.
Fernando Eiroa, CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment, said the park has grown into “a true international phenomenon,” attracting more than 10.5 million visitors last season and reinforcing Dubai as a global entertainment hub.
Tickets are available via the Global Village app, website, and entry gates, with weekday, any-day, and family-friendly options. Enhanced parking, signage, and wayfinding screens aim to make the guest experience seamless throughout the season.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
