Global Village opens on Oct 18: fireworks, family fun on offer

Dubai’s Global Village opens for Season 28 on October 18, a week earlier than October 25, the date set originally for its return.

The family theme park will be open for 194 days, ending the season on April 28, 2024.

In its 27th edition, Global Village received more than nine million visitors, concluding its season on April 30, 2022.

Season 28 will have an exciting array of entertainment options, with fireworks, live shows, and exciting performances aimed at families.

Global Village shows

Visitors can look forward to captivating live shows by musical troupes and acts that will take the stage and roam around the park. Exciting fireworks will light up the skies every Friday and Saturday at 9pm, adding a touch of magic to the evenings.

Global Village favorites, AINJAA, will be back to drum their way through the venue. This year, they will join forces with America’s Got Talent alumni, Urban Crew, who will dazzle the audience with their acrobatic feats. Fusion Japan and The Dhol Foundation will entertain guests in January and February next year.

Merry-Go-Round, a live circus troupe featuring jugglers, fire-breathers, acro dancers, will also entertain guests. Other highlights include the Kids’ Theatre, Mini World and Global Show Academy

Ticket prices and transport

Visitors can buy ‘Value’ tickets, valid from Sunday to Thursday (excluding public holidays), and ‘Any Day’ tickets, offering flexibility for weekend and holiday visits.

Visitors can access 27 country pavilions, the Emirati heritage area, and the Road of Asia at the park.

RTA has also resumed bus routes and electric Abra service to help visitors access the park.