Global Village Season 31 has more than 250 places to eat, from street-food kiosks to sit-down restaurants. The park opened on Wednesday 14 October 2026 and runs until May 2027, open from 4pm every day.
This guide covers where the food actually is, what is new this season and how to plan a visit around your stomach rather than the pavilions.
Quick facts
- Season: Wednesday 14 October 2026 to May 2027 (exact closing date not yet announced)
- Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 4pm to midnight; Thursday to Saturday and public holidays 4pm to 1am
- Tickets: AED 30, or AED 25 Monday to Thursday (not on public holidays); buy on the Global Village website, app or at the gate
- Tuesdays: Reserved for families and women, except on public holidays
- Where: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), Dubailand
- Food: More than 250 restaurants, cafés and kiosks
What’s new to eat at Global Village this season?
Four restaurants have joined Restaurant Plaza, the dining area next to the Carnaval funfair that looks out over the Falcon Stage:
- Trabzon Turkish Restaurant for Turkish dishes
- Robo Al Sham for Levantine food
- Hawawshi Al Rabie, an Egyptian spot named after the spiced meat-stuffed bread
- Chicking for fried chicken
Three new cafés have opened too: Vinci Dolci, Emir Bey Gourmet and Uzungol Café. The Dessert District is also back with a refreshed look.
Where are the main food areas at Global Village?
Global Village groups its food into themed zones. Knowing them saves a lot of aimless walking.
1. Fiesta Street
The kiosk strip for snackers. This season’s line-up includes Brisket & Blaze, Dip’d, Fold, Glaze, Korean stall Koko and a Mexican taco stand with vegan options. Ideal if you want to try three things instead of one big meal.
2. Floating Market
Food served from boats on the water, with Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Filipino and Vietnamese dishes. Some stalls have vegan choices, and the lakeside setting is at its best once the lights come on.
3. Road of Asia
Listed on the official dining guide as Asia Boulevard, this is the park’s Asian street-food zone. Head here if the Floating Market queues are long.
4. Happiness Street
A mixed food street covering American, Arabic, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern and Turkish dishes, plus desserts. Good for groups who cannot agree.
5. Indian Chaat Bazaar
Dedicated to Indian street snacks, with vegan options. Go here for chaat, the tangy, crunchy, yoghurt-and-chutney bites that suit an evening of walking.
6. Railway Market and Arabian Square
Two more themed food zones on the official map, worth a loop before you settle on dinner.
7. Restaurant Plaza and the pavilion restaurants
When you want a proper sit-down meal, head to Restaurant Plaza or the restaurants dotted around the pavilions. Examples include Bosnian House, in Block D beside the Qatar Pavilion, and Al Haaj Bundoo Khan for Pakistani and Indian food.
8. Dessert District
Save room. The refreshed Dessert District gathers sweet stalls in one place, making it the natural last stop before the exit.
How to plan a food night at Global Village
- Go on a weekday. Tickets drop to AED 25 Monday to Thursday, and weeknights are usually calmer than weekends.
- Arrive at 4pm. You get daylight photos, then dinner as the lights come on.
- Graze, don’t commit. Share small plates from Fiesta Street and the Floating Market before choosing a main.
- Carry a card and some cash. Useful as a backup at smaller kiosks.
- Check the rules. Pets are not allowed, and scooters, bikes, skateboards and hoverboards are banned.
How do you get to Global Village by bus?
There is no metro station at Global Village, but RTA buses link it to the network. The routes listed for Season 31 are:
- 102: from Centrepoint metro station
- 103: from Union metro station
- 104: from Al Ghubaiba bus station via Max Fashion metro station
- 106: from Mall of the Emirates metro station
Check timings on the RTA’s S’hail app or call 800 9090 before you travel. If you drive, there are free car parks plus paid premium parking closer to the gates.
For the full dining directory and latest updates, see the official Global Village dining page.
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FAQs
How many restaurants are at Global Village 2026–27?
More than 250 dining options, covering restaurants, cafés and street-food kiosks.
What time do the food stalls open at Global Village?
The park opens at 4pm daily and closes at midnight Sunday to Wednesday, and 1am Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays. Individual outlets may keep slightly different hours.
Is there vegan food at Global Village?
Yes. The Floating Market, Indian Chaat Bazaar and the Mexican taco kiosk on Fiesta Street all list vegan options.
Can you bring your own food into Global Village?
Global Village does not clearly publish an outside-food policy, so check at the gate. With 250-plus outlets inside, most visitors eat in the park.
What is new at Global Village Season 31 for food?
Trabzon Turkish Restaurant, Robo Al Sham, Hawawshi Al Rabie and Chicking at Restaurant Plaza, plus cafés Vinci Dolci, Emir Bey Gourmet and Uzungol Café.
