https://www.arabianbusiness.com/ :Dubai’s Global Village will reopen for Season 31 on Wednesday, October 14, at 6pm, bringing 29 cultural pavilions, more than 200 attractions, over 250 dining options and a programme of 40,000 shows.

The popular family destination has announced a series of additions for its 2026 season, including a new roller coaster launching later in the season, refreshed cultural pavilions, new restaurants and cafés, and improvements to parking and visitor facilities.

Tickets will cost AED25 (6.81)onweekdaysandAED30(8.17) on weekends and public holidays.

Dubai Global Village 2026 opening date and timings
Global Village will welcome visitors from 6pm on Wednesday, October 14, for the opening of Season 31.

For the remainder of the season, operating hours will be:

- Sunday to Wednesday: 4pm to midnight.
- Thursday to Saturday and public holidays: 4pm to 1am.

Tickets will be available through the Global Village website and mobile app, as well as at the gates from October 14.

Global Village Season 31 ticket prices
Global Village has confirmed two ticket price categories for the new season.

Ticket category                                                                                                  Price 
Weekdays                                                                                                           AED25 ($6.81)
Weekends (Friday to Sunday) and public holidays                                            AED30 ($8.17) 

The announcement does not specify additional ticket categories, exemptions or promotional offers.

One of the biggest additions to the new season will be Tokyo Rush, a roller coaster featuring sharp turns, high-speed action and a loop.

The attraction is scheduled to launch later in Season 31, although an exact opening date has not been announced.

Global Village will offer more than 200 attractions, including arcade games, family entertainment and rides at Carnaval. The Festival Wheel will also feature refreshed carts. Returning attractions include The Dragon Kingdom, The Horror Hotel, Secrets of the Lost City and Exo Planet City.

Global Village to feature 29 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures
Season 31 will bring together 29 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures, with over 3,500 shopping outlets operating throughout the season.

Visitors can expect refreshed experiences at the Sri Lanka Pavilion and the Russia and Azerbaijan Pavilion.

The Syria Pavilion and Kuwait Pavilion will return with renewed façades.

A newly designed Season 31 Passport and a separate Kids Passport will allow visitors to collect stamps at dedicated stations in every pavilion.

The passports are intended to provide a keepsake of visits to the destination’s different cultural areas.

Global Village adds new restaurants and cafés
More than 250 dining options will be available during Season 31, including several new restaurants and cafés.

Trabzon Turkish Restaurant joins the destination’s dining selection.

Restaurant Plaza will welcome three additional concepts:

- Robo Al Sham: Levantine cuisine.
- Hawawshi Al Rabie: Egyptian food.
- Chicking: Fried chicken.

Three new cafés will also open: Vinci Dolci, Emir Bey Gourmet and Uzungol Café.

The popular Dessert District will return with a refreshed façade.

Global Village announces 40,000 shows and new entertainment
Global Village has announced a programme of 40,000 shows for Season 31.

New entertainment includes Fast Live 2: The Police Strikes Back, an action stunt show featuring high-energy performances.

Two new anchor shows will also join the programme. Bollywood Idol follows the story of two brothers pursuing different paths, with music, dance and drama. Bank Heist is a true-crime-inspired production featuring acrobatics and action.

Returning entertainment includes the anchor show Slam, while Care Bears and PJ Masks will appear at the Kids Theatre.

New parking facilities, signage and WhatsApp chatbot
Several operational changes are being introduced to improve the visitor experience.

A new VIP Parking Self-Payment system will allow guests to pay through dedicated vending machines before reaching exit points.

Global Village is also expanding its Family POD Washrooms and introducing improved directional signage across key parking areas.

The Happiness Gate will receive additional ticket counters to increase capacity and improve waiting times.

New bilingual Arabic and English signage has been installed at the Gate of the World.

Visitors will also be able to use a new WhatsApp chatbot for information and support during their visit.

Elsewhere, Gardens of the World will return with refreshed landscaping and design elements.

The Cultural Gate will feature new LED lighting, while the Sharjah tunnel providing access to Global Village is receiving a new theme.

Season 31 opens on October 14, with tickets available online, through the mobile app and at the destination’s gates.