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October 6, 2026
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Global Village opens Season 31 on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 6pm, and entry tickets hold steady at AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 on weekends. VIP packs are already on sale, but only through one official seller, and Dubai Police has warned about fake ticket sellers. Here are the real prices, where to buy, and who gets in free.
Global Village is Dubai’s seasonal multicultural park: 30 pavilions, 90-plus cultures, 200-plus rides and thousands of shops, open October to May. This post covers Season 31 tickets and prices in detail. For the full visitor guide, read our Global Village Dubai guide.
| Detail | Season 31 information |
|---|---|
| Opening | Wednesday 14 October 2026, 6pm; runs to May 2027 |
| Ticket price | AED 25 Sunday to Thursday; AED 30 Friday and Saturday |
| Free entry | Children under 3, visitors 65 and over, People of Determination |
| VIP packs | On sale now, only via coca-cola-arena.com, from AED 1,890 |
| Theme | A More Wonderful World |
| Location | Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubailand (Exit 37) |
| Ladies and families day | Tuesdays (except public holidays) |
Entry is AED 25 from Sunday to Thursday and AED 30 on Friday and Saturday, unchanged from last season according to Khaleej Times. The ticket covers the venue itself: cultural pavilions, shopping streets, dining areas and the regular entertainment. Rides at Carnaval and some attractions cost extra on top.
Season 30 drew a record 10.5 million visitors, so weekend evenings get packed. If your dates are flexible, a Sunday-to-Thursday visit saves you AED 5 a head and noticeably thinner crowds. The official Global Village website lists the current prices and any online-exclusive bundles.
Buy from the official Global Village website or app, or at the gate. That sounds obvious, but it matters this season: Dubai Police has warned about fake sellers cloning official-looking sites to sell Global Village VIP packs. The rule is simple.
Regular entry tickets: official site, official app, or the gate. VIP packs: only from coca-cola-arena.com, nowhere else. If a social media ad or WhatsApp message offers you discounted VIP packs, it is the scam the police warned about. Report it through the Dubai Police eCrime portal.
Season 31 opens Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 6pm and runs to May 2027; the exact closing date has not been announced yet. The theme is “A More Wonderful World”.
New this season is EXO Planet City, a futuristic zone with an Infinity Mirror Maze, a flying theatre, a 5D cinema and simulators. Returning favourites include the Gardens of the World floral displays and Dragon Kingdom. Last season the park opened 4pm to midnight Sunday to Wednesday and 4pm to 1am Thursday to Saturday; this season’s daily hours have not been published yet, so check the official site before you go. If you are visiting in October, see our October events guide for what else is on.
Three groups enter free: children under 3, visitors aged 65 and over, and People of Determination. Everyone else pays the standard AED 25 or AED 30.
Tuesdays are reserved for families and ladies, except during public holidays, which makes it the calmest evening of the week if you prefer a quieter visit. For first-time visitors generally, our Dubai travel guide covers the practical basics. For city-wide event listings, Visit Dubai is the official source.
VIP packs run from AED 1,890 (Silver) to AED 7,900 (Diamond), with Mega packs bundling Dubai Parks and Resorts passes. One pack even hides an AED 31,000 cheque. They include priority Carnaval queues, restaurant reservations and VIP parking.
The honest maths: at AED 25 a visit, the Silver pack only breaks even after about 75 visits. Unless you plan to go weekly all season, it is a luxury purchase, not a saving. For most visitors, standard tickets plus arriving early on a weekday is the better deal.
| What you will read | What is accurate |
|---|---|
| “Season 31 tickets are AED 20” | Old price. Season 31 holds at AED 25 weekdays and AED 30 weekends. |
| “VIP packs available on any ticket site” | VIP packs are sold only via coca-cola-arena.com. Other sellers are the scam Dubai Police warned about. |
| “Global Village opens 15 October” | Season 31 opens Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 6pm, confirmed by the Dubai Media Office. |
| “Entry includes all rides” | Entry covers pavilions, shopping, dining and regular shows. Carnaval rides cost extra. |
AED 25 from Sunday to Thursday and AED 30 on Friday and Saturday, unchanged from last season. Children under 3, visitors 65 and over, and People of Determination enter free.
Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 6pm, running to May 2027. The exact closing date has not been announced yet.
From the official Global Village website or app, or at the gate. VIP packs are sold only through coca-cola-arena.com. Avoid social media sellers: Dubai Police has warned about fake ticket sites.
Yes. Tuesdays are reserved for families and ladies, except during public holidays.
EXO Planet City is the headline addition, with a mirror maze, flying theatre, 5D cinema and simulators. The Gardens of the World and Dragon Kingdom return.
Only for very frequent visitors. The Silver pack at AED 1,890 breaks even after roughly 75 visits at standard prices. Most visitors do better with regular tickets on a weekday.
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Daniel
Daniel is the travel writer behind Go Dubai Now, covering Dubai's attractions, parks, restaurants and practical travel topics. Every guide is researched against official sources — government portals, operator websites and current local listings — and updated regularly so timings, prices and rules stay accurate. His goal is simple: answer the exact questions travelers ask before they go, with no fluff and no outdated information.
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