Global Village guide
Global Village timings 2026-27: opening hours, season dates and tickets
Global Village Season 31 opened on 14 October 2026 and runs until May 2027; the exact closing date hasn't been announced. It opens at 4pm daily and closes at midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and at 1am from Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays. Tuesdays are for families, couples and ladies. Tickets are AED 25 (weekday) or AED 30 (any day).
Global Village is seasonal: it opens in mid-October, closes in spring, and is shut through the summer. Inside the season, opening hours are evenings only. These hours drive the whole transport plan, especially the closing time.
Opening hours, Season 31
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4pm | Midnight |
| Monday | 4pm | Midnight |
| Tuesday (families, couples and ladies) | 4pm | Midnight |
| Wednesday | 4pm | Midnight |
| Thursday | 4pm | 1am |
| Friday | 4pm | 1am |
| Saturday | 4pm | 1am |
| Public holidays | 4pm | 1am |
Tuesday’s family rule doesn’t apply on public holidays.
Season dates
| Season | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Season 30 (2025-26) | 15 October 2025 | 31 May 2026 (extended from 10 May) |
| Season 31 (2026-27) | 14 October 2026 | May 2027; exact date not announced |
| Season 32 (2027-28) | Not announced; usually mid-October | Usually May |
Season 30 also had an unplanned closure of about six weeks in spring 2026 before reopening with shorter hours. Before a late-season visit, check the official site for the current hours.
Tickets
| Ticket | Price (incl. VAT) | Valid |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | AED 25 | Weekdays only (see the official ticket terms); not valid on public holidays |
| Any Day | AED 30 | Every day, including weekends and holidays |
| Free entry | AED 0 | Under 3s, visitors 65 and over, People of Determination plus one companion |
Rides, games and the Carnaval cost extra. Buy tickets online from Global Village or at the gate. We only arrange transport; we don’t sell tickets.
Times that matter for transport
- 3:15pm: first RTA buses to Global Village.
- 4pm: gates open.
- 6pm to 8pm: peak arrivals on weekends; the E311 approach is slowest.
- Around 11:15pm: last RTA buses leave.
- Midnight or 1am: closing. Most people leave in the final 30 minutes.
That gap between the last bus and closing is why we wrote a whole guide on leaving at closing.
Busy nights
Friday and Saturday evenings, public holidays, New Year’s Eve and the weeks of the Dubai Shopping Festival (4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027) are the busiest. For what’s on inside the park, see Global Village events.
Questions people ask
What time does Global Village open and close?
It opens at 4pm every day. It closes at midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and at 1am from Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays.
When does Global Village close for the season in 2027?
Season 31 runs until May 2027, but the exact closing date hasn't been announced yet. Last season was due to close on 10 May 2026 and was extended to 31 May 2026, so check the official site in spring.
How much is the Global Village ticket?
The Weekday ticket is AED 25 and isn't valid on public holidays. The Any Day ticket is AED 30. Both include VAT. Children under 3, visitors aged 65 and over, and People of Determination with one companion enter free.
Is Global Village open on Tuesdays?
Yes, but Tuesdays are reserved for families, couples and ladies, except on public holidays.
What is the dress code at Global Village?
Global Village asks visitors to dress modestly and avoid public displays of affection. Pets, scooters, bicycles, hoverboards, skateboards and roller skates aren't allowed, and filming needs a permit.
Sources
Park and transport details change between seasons. Dates show when each source was published or last checked. If anything here conflicts with the official source, the official source wins.
- Global Village: Plan your visit (hours, tickets, rules) (15 November 2026)
- Gulf News: Global Village announces reopening date for Season 31 (15 November 2026)
- Khaleej Times: Global Village abras and bus services (Season 30 context) (22 April 2026)