UAE: Just started your business? Here’s how you can grow it at Global Village’s next season
Don't have a trade licence yet? You can still apply for a kiosk or trolley at the venue
Dubai: Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs, business, and food truck owners! This is your chance to reach millions of customers in just six months. Global Village, one of the UAE’s most popular multicultural family destinations, is welcoming registrations for businesses interested in participating for the upcoming season from October 16, 2024, to May 11, 2025.
So, if you are ready to take your business to the next level, here’s how you can register your company through Global Village’s business portal - business.globalvillage.ae
What are the opportunities at Global Village?
Global Village is accepting interest registrations for the following categories:
- Organising country pavilions
- Stalls inside country pavilions
- Open markets
- Restaurants and coffee shops
- Food kiosks and trolleys
- Guest services
- Retail shops
- Promotional activites
- Sponsorships and exclusive distributions
How to register
1. Visit the Global Village business portal – Head to business.globalvillage.ae and click on ‘Register Interest’ on the homepage.
2. Complete the online form – Enter your contact details and select how you learned about the registration opportunity. Enter your full name, mobile number and email address.
3. Specify your business category – It will offer all the options listed above. Select the one that suits your area of business.
4. Provide additional information – Include your trade licence, company phone number, and describe your business activity. Depending on the type of activity you select you will need to provide a trade licence. For example, the kiosks and trolleys category does not require a trade licence. If you plan to organise a stall inside a country pavilion, you need to enter country, the types of products you will be selling and the product's country of origin.
5. Review and submit – Agree to the terms and conditions, then click ‘Submit’ to receive your application number for future reference.
Next steps: Once you register, the Global Village team will contact you with details about costs, the application process, and logistics. You will also receive an email confirmation with your application reference number.
Why should I set up a business at Global Village?
By setting up a business at Global Village, you will not only tap into a diverse audience of millions of visitors but also enjoy comprehensive business support. Global Village offers assistance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) registration, ensuring smooth compliance with tax regulations. Additionally, they provide help with setting up point-of-sale (POS) systems and electronic payment terminals and your utility bills will be managed by Global Village, allowing you to focus on growing your business.