Opening hours
- Sunday to Wednesday: 4pm to midnight.
- Thursday to Saturday and public holidays: 4pm to 1am.
- Last entry: the gates close 30 minutes before closing time.
- Tuesdays: reserved for ladies, families and couples.
Ticket prices, Season 31
- Weekday ticket: AED 25, valid Monday to Thursday, except public holidays.
- Any Day ticket: AED 30, valid any day including weekends.
- Free entry: children under 3, visitors over 65, and People of Determination with one companion.
Buy on the official Global Village website or app, or at the gate. Fake ticket websites appear every season, so only buy from the official channels or a booking site you know.
Global Village entry with optional hotel pick-up saves the bus or taxi ride, and the Miracle Garden and Global Village combo does both in one afternoon and evening.
How to get there by bus
Four RTA bus routes run to Global Village during the season, roughly 3:15pm to 11:15pm, each taking about 30 minutes:
- Route 102: from Centrepoint metro station (Red Line).
- Route 103: from Union metro station.
- Route 104: from Al Ghubaiba bus station, via Max Fashion metro station.
- Route 106: from Mall of the Emirates metro station.
Parking
- Free: car parks P1, P3 and P5. On busy days overflow car parks P7 to P11 open, with a free shuttle to the Cultural Gate.
- Paid, closer to the gates: AED 75 (about 350 m from the Happiness Gate), AED 120, or VIP parking at AED 200.
Where to stay for Global Village
Global Village is inland, about 20 to 30 minutes by taxi from Downtown Dubai and 30 to 40 minutes from Dubai Marina. Downtown and Business Bay are the most convenient bases, and the Route 102 and 103 buses connect with the Red Line. A Downtown penthouse also puts the Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall on your doorstep for the rest of your trip.
Penthouses for this trip
Luxe 6BR Penthouse with Burj View & Private Cinema
Skyline Living 5BR Penthouse with Burj Khalifa View
Premium 5 Bedroom Penthouse Opposite Burj Khalifa
Durrani Homes - Alluring 5BR Penthouse with Burj Khalifa and Fountain View
Ultra-Luxury 5BR Penthouse in Downtown Dubai with Skyline Views
Triplex Paradise Penthouse
Questions
How much is a Global Village ticket in 2026–27?
AED 25 for a Weekday ticket (Monday to Thursday, except public holidays) and AED 30 for an Any Day ticket. Children under 3, over-65s and People of Determination with one companion go free.
What time does Global Village open?
4pm every day. It closes at midnight Sunday to Wednesday and at 1am Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays. The gates close 30 minutes earlier.
When does Global Village Season 31 end?
The season runs until May 2027. The exact closing date had not been announced in November 2026.
Which bus goes to Global Village?
Routes 102 (from Centrepoint metro), 103 (Union), 104 (Al Ghubaiba, via Max Fashion) and 106 (Mall of the Emirates), roughly every afternoon and evening during the season.
Is parking free at Global Village?
Yes, in car parks P1, P3 and P5, plus overflow car parks with a shuttle on busy days. Closer paid parking costs AED 75 to AED 200.
Facts and dates checked 7 November 2026. Event dates can change, so confirm with the organiser before you book.
