Global Village: what to expect from the new season at Dubai's international theme park
11 September, 2019
Dubai's Global Village is set to reopen its doors for another thrilling season on Tuesday, October 29. The international theme park is returning for its 24th season, and will remain open until Saturday, April 4, 2020.
For the upcoming season, there will be more than 3,500 shopping outlets from almost 80 countries that will be "bringing the world to you", offering products from around the world, across 25 country pavilions.
As well as shopping, there will also be international dining, thrilling entertainment and carnival shows.
According to Global Village, it will have more than 20,000 entertainment shows, with concerts featuring international superstar singers’ every Friday of the season at 9pm. Jason Derulo, Atif Aslam, Liam Payne and Elissa have all played at the venue in the past. There are also fireworks displays every Thursday and Friday night.
Last season, more than seven million people visited Global Village, and they rated it an impressive 9.1 out of 10 on Dubai's happiness scale.
The park is open from 4pm until midnight, from Saturday to Wednesday; 4pm until 1am on Thursdays, Fridays and public holidays. It is expected that entry will remain Dh15 per person.
Things to look out for at Dubai's Global Village
In the shopping areas, you can find everything from Persian rugs to locally made incense burners, and Moroccan-style home decor to leather sandals from India. If you're looking for something slightly cultural to add to your life or abode, you're bound to find it here.
There are also stalls selling gourmet treats for you to take home and stock your pantry with. Historically, one of the most coveted is pure honey from the Yemeni mountains that can be picked up for Dh250 per kilo.