Global Village

Global Village is packed with attractions for all ages. Admire replicas of world-famous buildings, sample international flavors at the food stands, browse a floating market, shop for global crafts, and head for the Carnaval zone for themed fairground rides, roller coasters, and games. Live concerts, fireworks, children’s entertainment, and stunt shows provide extra fun.

Visitors can prebook entry tickets online to avoid waiting in lines. Alternatively, consider a ticket-and-transfer package that incorporates hassle-free return transport from Dubai. It’s also possible to visit Global Village as part of a sightseeing tour from Dubai that stops at other attractions such as the Miracle Garden.

• Global Village is ideal for families, fun-lovers, and culture-vultures of all ages.

• Wear comfortable shoes; the park covers a huge area.

• Haggle at the stalls and bazaars to secure the best prices.

• ATMs can be found near the gates if you need cash.

• Pick up a park map just beyond the main gates.

• Men and women should dress modestly, with knees and shoulders covered, or entry may be refused.

Global Village is on the E37 exit of the E311 highway southeast of Dubai and offers two entry gates and ample on-site parking. Alternatively, catch one of the public buses that run to the park from various Dubai locations, including the Mall of the Emirates metro station. Another option is to book a tour that offers convenient round-trip transfers from Dubai hotels.

Global Village is open every evening during its annual season, which usually runs November through April. Monday night entry is reserved for women and families with children.

Bring folding chairs or beach mats for picnics and seating at the shows. Plus, take photos of the car park markers when parking so you can find your vehicle—the parking lots are vast.

Yes, it’s worth visiting Global Village Dubai. Open from October to April, this vast, family-friendly attraction celebrates the planet’s diversity with pavilions showcasing the cuisine, arts, and wares of countries worldwide. Add fairgrounds, shows, restaurants, games, bazaars, and floodlit miniaturized global landmarks, and it's an exciting and enlightening outing.

Global Village Dubai usually showcases around 90 countries, each of which spotlights its crafts, foods, and arts across pavilions, stalls, bazaars, and other themed zones. While the countries represented can vary each year, they typically include nations such as Thailand, Italy, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Oman, and the UAE.

The best time to visit Global Village Dubai depends on your tastes. Visiting at its 4pm opening means you'll beat the crowds and see the illuminations switching on. To experience the park at its busiest and most spectacular, visit between 8pm and its closing of 12am weekdays or 1am Thursday–Saturday.

Yes, if you're visiting Global Village Dubai you need to follow a dress code to make sure you're not turned away at the gate. Male and female visitors must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees, which means no shorts, sleeveless tops, or other revealing attire.

No alcohol is available inside Global Village Dubai. However, there are more than 200 restaurants, cafés, and street food kiosks—plenty of ways to refuel and quench your thirst. Options run from steaks to samosas to seafood, and there are all manner of non-alcoholic drinks, including sodas, juices, and frappés.

Yes, you can barter at Global Village Dubai. You can haggle to your heart's content for crafts, antiques, and jewelry at art shops, stalls, and markets. For the best bargains, visit in April just before Global Village closes for the season, when traders are keen to sell off their wares.