Global Village: When will it reopen for autumn 2025?
Yes, the budget-friendly family-fun destination may have only just closed ahead of summer, but that's just meant that we're even more excited for next season.
If you're missing the buzz and viral food stalls, so much so that you're even hunting down old Global Village photos to fill the void, comfort yourself in knowing that the iconic attraction will be open again before you know it.
So, when *is* Global Village reopening for its 30th season?
When will Global Village reopen 2025?
Although no formal announcement on the opening date has been made, looking at recent years, we should expect the park to open again around October.
Official opening dates will be confirmed closer to the time.
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And with next season being the 30th at Global Village, we can expect it to be bigger and bolder than ever before.
Global Village celebrates the rich cultural melting pot of Dubai with pavilions dedicated to the populations that make the emirate such a special place to live.
In season 29, there were 30 pavilions representing 90 different cultures. With a landmark anniversary coming up, we can expect new additions.
Credit: Global Village
The final day of season 29 at Global Village came on Sunday May 18. The popular destination had extended its initial closing date plans by a further week.
Fireworks displays were held on the final three nights of season 29 to celebrate the occasion.
30 years of Global Village
The welcome sign changed for season 4 at Oud Metha (Credit: Global Village)
In addition to the pavilions, there are lots of fun rides and carnival attractions in addition to shows and concerts by big international artists all throughout the season.
Global Village will also celebrate 20 years since it moved to the 17.2 million square foot area at Dubailand in 2005.
You may like: 8 rare photos that show Global Village's incredible transformation
The multi-cultural family day out had moved around the emirate multiple times with it previously being based at Oud Metha, Dubai Festival City and Dubai Creek.
It started life with rather humble beginnings in a car park across the road from the Dubai Municipality building in Dubai Creek.
Initially a pop-up as part of the long-running Dubai Shopping Festival, Global Village has grown into an attraction loved by residents and tourists alike.
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