Dubai Global Village opening hours and Season 31 dates

Global Village timings for Season 31

Global Village is an evening destination. It does not open in the morning. The timings below are the Season 31 park hours published on the official Global Village website.

The same official page also carries an older day split in another block (Sunday to Wednesday until 12:00 AM, Thursday to Saturday until 1:00 AM), and some ticket sellers still show that version. The 4:00 PM opening time is the same in both, but if you plan to stay past midnight on a Thursday or a Sunday, check the hours in the Global Village app or on the official site on the day.

Is Global Village open now?

Not yet. Season 30 ended on 31 May 2026, and the park stays closed through the summer. Season 31 starts on 14 October 2026. The official site gives the season end only as May 2027, without an exact closing date; check the final date before planning a late-May visit.

If your trip falls between June and 13 October 2026, Global Village will not be open.

Global Village family day: who can enter on Tuesday?

Tuesdays are reserved for families and ladies, except when a Tuesday falls on a public holiday. Men visiting without family should plan a different evening.

On a Tuesday public holiday the rule is lifted and the park is open to everyone.

Best time to visit Global Village

Weekdays are less crowded than weekends. Arriving close to the 4:00 PM opening usually means shorter entry lines, and it gives you daylight for photos of the pavilion facades before the lights come on.

Families should aim for the early part of the evening, roughly 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, when the kid-friendly shows are on. Couples and friends who want the busiest atmosphere, concerts and the late food streets can arrive later on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, when the park stays open until 1:00 AM.

For weather, evenings get cool from November to February, so bring a light layer if you plan to stay late.

• Quietest: Monday to Thursday, arriving at opening
• Best for children: Tuesday family day, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Liveliest: Friday to Sunday after dark

How long does a Global Village visit take?

Allow four to six hours for a full visit. That leaves time to walk through the main pavilions, eat at a couple of food stalls, catch one or two stage shows and spend some time at the Carnaval rides.

The park is a very large outdoor site, so wear comfortable shoes and consider downloading the official Global Village app to find your way between pavilions, stages and gates.

Global Village hours on public holidays and special events

Some published versions of the timings group public holidays with the late 1:00 AM closing, and the family-only rule for Tuesdays does not apply on public holidays. Holiday-specific timings for Season 31 have not been published yet. If your visit falls on a public holiday, check the official Global Village website or app on the day before you set off.