Dubai, UAE, 7 October 2025 – Global Village is set to return on 15 October 2025, announced today Season 30 will feature exciting new additions and enhancements, offering the most wonderful experience yet.
This season, guests can explore the brand-new Gardens of the World, a beautiful area filled with exotic arrangements of flowers and landmark icons from around the world, located in front of the Egypt pavilion and extending all the way to the Iran pavilion. Designed as a tranquil space for leisurely strolls and family relaxation, it offers a fresh and immersive environment that blends nature with the park’s vibrant energy.
Additionally, the newly introduced Way Finding screens will be placed around Global Village to help guests navigate the destination with ease. Brand-new S30 Passports and passport stamping stations available in every pavilion, each visit becomes more memorable.
A thrilling new addition this season is The Dragon Kingdom, an immersive experience and interactive walk-through experience with 11 uniquely themed rooms. Guests will journey through the mythical world of Blackstone Hollow to help Ignis, the last dragon, recover his lost power by solving puzzles and uncovering clues. Each room offers a different challenge and atmosphere from enchanted forests to fiery caverns blending fantasy, mystery, and adventure.
Young guests can also look forward to The Little Wonderers at Carnaval®, a brand-new attraction opening later in the Season that is created especially for kids, designed to spark curiosity, excitement, and adventure. Bursting with energy and futuristic neon theming, the immersive indoor adventure park features multi-level obstacle courses, climbing structures, slides, ball pits, tunnels, and thrilling adventure challenges, all illuminated by vibrant, glowing lights for a galactic feel.
The iconic Main Stage area is also getting a complete transformation this season, returning bigger, better, and bolder, allowing for a greater capacity to welcome guests. With an all-new look and elevated production, it is set to host an even more spectacular lineup of live performances and cultural entertainment.
Brand-new ticket counter screens will be installed at the front gates, complemented by LED directional signage throughout the destination. The landscaping both inside and around Global Village will also be upgraded for a refreshed look. In addition, the iconic Dragon Lake is undergoing a major upgrade with the replacement of its giant screen, currently holding a Guinness World Record as the largest underwater display screen in the world. The new screen will offer enhanced clarity for the various visual formations. Also, the iconic dragon at the center of the lake will feature new fire effects, elevating the visual experience.
New arches will welcome guests at both the Sharjah and Abu Dhabi entrances. The Sharjah Tunnel is also getting a dazzling new theme, transforming it into an eye-catching gateway with vibrant colours and immersive design.
Additionally, Fiesta Street is expanding to further amplify the excitement surrounding the 200+ diverse dining options available across the destination; from sizzling street eats to gourmet global bites. The Railway Market, now renamed to Dessert District, will emulate nostalgic charm with modern aesthetics, and offer guests a unique backdrop for Instagram-worthy moments. The Indian Chaat Bazaar will stun guests with a new theme and design.
Lastly, Happiness Street will receive a visual upgrade with an eye-catching canopy, and the beloved Road of Asia, is back as Asia Boulevard reflecting the rich diversity, culinary traditions, and cultural heritage of the continent.
The Season 30 upgrades reinforce Global Village’s continuous dedication to creating exceptional experiences for all guests and delivering a ‘A More Wonderful World’ with 30 seasons of laughter, exploring, togetherness, deliciousness and excitement at the UAE favourite family destination.
For the latest updates, visit Global Village’s website https://www.globalvillage.ae/
About Global Village:
Global Village is the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions.
The destination boasts a growing popularity and a profound connection with the guests, solidifying its position as the region’s number one (#1) entertainment and cultural hub. Since opening its gates in 1997, Global Village has welcomed over 100 million guests, with Season 29 achieving a new proven record of a crowd footfall of 10.5 million.
Season 29 hosted 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures, with more than 3,500 shopping outlets and over 250 dining options. The park was home to 400+ world-class performers featured in 40,000 shows. Guests enjoyed over 200 rides and games at Carnaval, making Global Village home to the largest and most diverse range of events, shows, shopping and dining experiences.
Information on Season 30 will be announced soon.