Thing to do
Deira Gold Souk
Deira's covered gold market, where lanes of jewellers display necklaces, bangles and bridal sets in their windows, close to the spice souk and Dubai Creek.
Global Village
A seasonal open-air park where pavilions representing more than 90 cultures sell food, crafts and goods, with rides, shows and fireworks through the winter season.
At a glance
- Type
- Seasonal cultural park
- Area
- Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Official site
- globalvillage.ae
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Seasonal opening
- Food stalls
- Rides
- Family-friendly
Why we recommend it
Global Village is a Dubai winter tradition: a huge open-air park of country pavilions selling street food, crafts, textiles and souvenirs from more than 90 cultures, alongside stage shows, rides and fireworks. Season 31 runs from 14 October 2026 to May 2027, opening in the late afternoon and running until midnight or later.
Tickets are inexpensive, with a cheaper weekday ticket and a slightly dearer any-day ticket, and young children, over-65s and People of Determination with a companion enter free. Rides and some attractions cost extra. Note that Tuesdays are reserved for ladies and families except on public holidays. Weekend evenings get very crowded, so go early in the week if you can, and arrive hungry: grazing from pavilion to pavilion is half the fun.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Global Village FAQs
When is Global Village open?
Season 31 runs from 14 October 2026 to May 2027, opening at 4pm.
Who gets in free?
Children under three, visitors aged 65 and over, and People of Determination with one companion.