Pictures: Global Village Season 26 opens its doors to visitors in Dubai

Global Village in Dubai, region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is back for a brand-new season. Numerous enhancements, including a coffee shop overlooking the lake; a new iconic structure; and modified walkways, have been prepared to greet visitors to the 26th edition of the outdoor multicultural destination.

26 country pavilions and more than 80 cultures to join Global Village season 26 lineup.

With authentic products and hidden gems from around the world, the pavilions are an essential pillar of the park’s success and vast popularity, attracting and delighting millions every season.

This year, both mainstay and new boutiques will come together for more unforgettable multicultural adventures from more than 80 different cultures.

The addition of the brand new Iraq Pavilion will contribute some new excitement to the Global Village shopping experience this season. Each Season, artisans, entrepreneurs and artists from all corners of the world arrive in Global Village to offer authentic experiences and to bring their culture, creativity, and heritage to Dubai. Guests delight in the exceptional concepts and unusual products which make for a really unique shopping experience.

Global Village will operate from 4pm to 12am, Saturday to Wednesday and 4pm to 1am, on Thursday and Friday. Mondays are reserved for ladies and families, except on official public holidays.

The cultures represented this season include UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Africa, Americas, China, Egypt, Europe, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, Yemen, and Russia. The Al Sana’a and Khalifa Foundation pavilions are also returning with local entrepreneurs who will be taking advantage of the Global Village platform to grow their business and allow Global Village guests to be among the first to discover hot new products!

Internationally acclaimed dance show Burn The Floor will also be making its regional debut during Global Village’s 26th season, with a regular slot on the attraction’s main stage.

More than 40,000 shows and special events will take place at Global Village across its 26th season.

Street entertainment is back this season too as are the “Dotto trains” that bring guests to and from the parking zones.

Guests can look forward to new food concepts, live entertainment, and splurge on unique shopping experiences. Last year, Global Village celebrated its 25th season by breaking 25 Guinness World Records.

The floating market at the village gets more interesting with the fire fountain show.

Visitors can download the Global Village app, search for different types of products and get easy directions to the right shops through the award-winning navigation functionality, making shopping an even easier experience this season.