Brief
Dubai's Global Village launches Season 31 with 29 pavilions and 40,000 shows
The family‑friendly destination opened at 6 pm on Oct 14, offering a parade, choir, drone display and thousands of performances through May 2027.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai’s Global Village opened its 31st season at 6 pm on 14 October 2026, inviting visitors to experience "A More Wonderful World," according to Gulf News live coverage.
What happened
The opening ceremony featured a choir welcome, the Parade of the World and a 600‑drone light show that began at 8 pm. The site will remain open until May 2027. Organisers said the season includes 29 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures, over 3,500 shopping outlets, more than 250 dining options, 40,000 scheduled shows and over 200 attractions, including rides and a new roller‑coaster later in the season.
What the reports add
Gulf News noted that the Syria Pavilion returned with a completely new façade and expanded food offerings. The kids theatre received a refresh, adding animal‑themed décor such as bears and whales. The parade showcased colourful floats, dancers and musicians from around the globe, while crowds gathered from 5:57 pm onward, waiting for the gates to open.
What was said
Rami Mashini, Vice President of Operations at Global Village, told Gulf News, "Welcome to Global Village. I'm very happy with the name of the theme, even the investors, and everybody to welcome everyone to Season 31. We call it 'A more wonderful world.' We have so much in our pockets for the season. 29 pavilions, stories, and cultures of 90 cities within the pavilions. More than 250 kiosks, food and beverage, they offer restaurants, and coffee shops. The carnival this year, we have more than 200 rides and attractions. We have more than 40,000 shows within Global Village this year among the cross cities. So, Global Village is ready. Season 31 is more wonderful."
How it came about
The launch follows a series of pre‑season preparations reported by Felo News, including the opening of Dubai Safari Park on 12 October and earlier announcements of new pavilions and a roller‑coaster slated for later in the season. The venue operates until midnight on weekdays and 1 am on weekends and public holidays, providing a year‑long cultural hub for residents and tourists.
Key facts
- Global Village opened Season 31 at 6 pm on 14 October 2026. (gulfnews.com)
- The season features 29 pavilions representing over 90 cultures. (gulfnews.com)
- More than 3,500 shopping outlets and over 250 dining options are available. (gulfnews.com)
- 40,000 shows and over 200 attractions are scheduled through May 2027. (gulfnews.com)
- Opening celebrations included a choir, Parade of the World and a 600‑drone show. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Global Village Dubai Season 31: Opening times, shows and attractions”
