Global Village opens at 4:00pm every day. It closes at midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, and at 1:00am from Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays.
Season 31 begins on Wednesday 14 October 2026 and runs through May 2027. Tuesdays are set aside for families, couples and ladies, and entry stops 30 minutes before closing every night.
Global Village timings by day
| Day type | Opens | Closes | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday to Wednesday | 4:00pm | 12:00am (midnight) | 11:30pm |
| Thursday to Saturday | 4:00pm | 1:00am | 12:30am |
| Public holidays | 4:00pm | 1:00am | 12:30am |
The park is open eight hours from Sunday to Wednesday and nine hours from Thursday to Saturday. A public holiday on any day of the week, including a Monday or a Tuesday, brings the 1:00am closing.
Season 31 dates & opening night
Season 31 opens on Wednesday 14 October 2026, and the park stays open through May 2027. Gates open at 6:00pm on opening night, two hours later than the usual 4:00pm start.
The daily schedule in the table applies from the following day.
Last entry times
- Sunday to Wednesday: 11:30pm
- Thursday to Saturday and public holidays: 12:30am
The last entry rule is the same every night: entry gates close 30 minutes before the park does. The walk from the free parking zones to the Gate of the World is about 400 metres, so allow time for it before the cut-off.
Tuesday entry rule
Tuesdays are reserved for families, couples and ladies. The rule is lifted when a Tuesday falls on a public holiday, and the park then opens to everyone until 1:00am.
Solo men and all-male groups need to pick another day of the week. Hours on a regular Tuesday match the rest of Sunday to Wednesday: 4:00pm to midnight.
Best time to arrive
Sunday to Wednesday evenings are the quietest, and Thursday to Saturday are the busiest nights. Crowds build from about 7:00pm on every night, so arriving at 4:00pm gets you the lightest hours inside the park.
- Fewest people: a Sunday, Monday or Wednesday, arriving at 4:00pm.
- Longest night: Thursday to Saturday, which adds an hour until 1:00am but brings the biggest crowds.
Getting there
By car or taxi
Global Village is on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). The parking zones are tied to three entrances: the Gate of the World, the Happiness Gate and the Cultural Gate, and the season’s park map shows where each one sits.
RTA taxis, Careem and Uber all serve the park. Ride-hailing is the easier way home after closing, when the bus service has stopped.
By bus
Four public bus routes serve Global Village during the season.
| Route | Starts at |
|---|---|
| 102 | CentrePoint Metro Station |
| 103 | Union Metro Station, via Al Rebat Street |
| 104 | Ghubaiba Bus Station, via Max Fashion Metro Station |
| 106 | Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, via Al Barsha and Al Quoz |
The service usually runs from 3:15pm to 11:15pm daily, with 30 minutes of travel time. Route stops and timetables are available on 800 9090.
Routes 102, 103 and 106 start at metro stations, so the first leg of the trip follows the Dubai Metro opening hours. The last bus leaves before closing on every night of the week, which makes a taxi the way back after a full evening.
Parking zones & prices
| Zone | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Free | About 400 metres from the Gate of the World |
| P3 | Free | About 400 metres from the Gate of the World |
| P5 | Free | About 450 metres from the Gate of the World |
| P7 to P11 | Free | About 1 km from the Cultural Gate, with a free shuttle bus or a rickshaw from AED 10 |
| Paid parking 2 | AED 75 per day | About 350 metres from the Happiness Gate |
| Paid parking | AED 120 per day | Same rate on weekdays and weekends |
| VIP parking | AED 200 per day | Free for VIP pack holders |
Zones P7 to P11 open only on weekends, public holidays and busy days. People of Determination have a dedicated parking area, and entry is free for them and one companion.
Rules & what to bring
- Dress modestly.
- Pets are not permitted.
- Segways, scooters, bicycles, hoverboards, skateboards and roller skates are not allowed. Seated electric scooters can be rented inside the park from AED 75.
- Filming needs a permit.
- Wear comfortable shoes. The park is large and almost entirely outdoors.
- Download the Global Village app for the map, show schedules and tickets.
Buy tickets only through the Global Village website or app.
FAQ
Is Global Village open every day?
Yes. During the season the park opens seven days a week at 4:00pm. Tuesdays are reserved for families, couples and ladies, except when the Tuesday is a public holiday.
What time does Global Village close on Friday?
Global Village closes at 1:00am on Fridays, with last entry at 12:30am. The same 1:00am closing applies on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Is Global Village open on public holidays?
Yes. Public holidays run from 4:00pm to 1:00am, with last entry at 12:30am, even when the holiday falls on a Sunday to Wednesday.
When does Global Village close for the season?
Season 31 runs through May 2027, after which the park closes for the summer.
Plan your night
- Pick the night: Sunday, Monday or Wednesday for lighter crowds, or Tuesday if you are visiting with family or a partner.
- Be through the gate by 11:30pm on Sunday to Wednesday, or 12:30am on Thursday to Saturday and public holidays.
- Choose parking by entrance: P1, P3 and P5 for the Gate of the World, Paid parking 2 for the Happiness Gate, P7 to P11 for the Cultural Gate.
- Arrange a taxi or ride-hailing pickup for the return, since buses stop at 11:15pm.
- Download the app and buy tickets there or on the official website.
