NYE 2026: Global Village to feature 7 countdowns, fireworks, drone displays

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Global Village will welcome 2026 with seven New Year countdowns in a single evening, celebrating the arrival of the new year across multiple time zones, the destination said on Monday.

The multicultural family destination will host its annual “7 New Year Celebrations in One Night” on Wednesday, December 31, featuring seven countdowns linked to different countries, accompanied by fireworks and drone displays.

The programme will also include a live DJ performance on the Main Stage, with all celebrations included in the standard entry ticket.

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Here’s when the countdowns will be held at Global Village with fireworks

The countdowns will begin with China at 8 pm, followed by Thailand at 9 pm, Bangladesh at 10 pm, India at 10:30 pm, Pakistan at 11 pm, Dubai at midnight, and Turkey at 1 am.

Each countdown will be marked by dedicated fireworks and drone shows.

The destination will operate extended hours on New Year’s Eve, opening its three gates from 4 pm until 2 am.

In addition to the celebrations, visitors will have access to the destination’s wider attractions, including 30 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures, over 3,500 shopping outlets and more than 250 dining options.

Entertainment areas include the Floating Market, Happiness Street, Fiesta Street and the Dessert District, alongside more than 200 rides and games at Carnaval.

Global Village said guests can also experience attractions such as Dragon Kingdom, Gardens of the World and The Little Wonderers, catering to younger visitors.

The destination said the multi-country countdown reflects its focus on family-friendly celebrations and cultural unity, bringing together different traditions to mark the start of the new year.

The destination, part of Dubai Holding Entertainment, first opened in 1997 and has welcomed more than 100 million guests since its launch.

Its most recent season attracted 10.5 million visitors, the company said.