Dubai, UAE, October 16, 2025 – Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions, welcomed guests to ‘A More Wonderful World’ yesterday, marking the beginning of the much-awaited Season 30 with a series of unforgettable celebrations.
Guests were swept into the celebration as music, colour and rhythm filled every corner, creating an atmosphere of joy and anticipation. The celebratory spirit came alive as the Retumbar street drummers, and representatives from each of the 30 pavilions united in the vibrant Parade of the World, welcoming the Season’s first-ever guests while a colourful cascade of confetti and streamers decorated the sky.
In a thrilling yet nostalgic opening stunt of the season, guests watched in awe as drones lit up the night sky with pyrotechnics, forming a brilliant number ‘30’ and spelling out the destination’s ‘A More Wonderful World’, to celebrate and honour three decades of Global Village memories. The moment grew even more spectacular when a group of wing-suited skydivers appeared, diving through the glowing formation, leaving trails of fire and lights.
Global Village dazzled with live entertainment shows spread across the entire destination, where cultural and stage performances came together to offer guests a rich and captivating experience. From the Main Stage to the Kids’ Theatre, through all the pavilions and the exciting new stunt show, the night formed a lively scene. Adding to the excitement of the evening was the new laser show at Dragon Lake and the all-new light show in front of the main stage, which brought even more wonder to the celebration.
As the clock struck 9PM, the skies transformed once more as 600 drones rose into formation, surprising guests by unveiling a series of messages welcoming all to discover the exciting experiences awaiting them in Season 30. For the finale and in classic Global Village fashion, the opening night welcomed the Season’s first magnificent fireworks display, celebrating a memorable start to the milestone season.
Starting from 4PM daily, guests can explore Global Village’s 30 pavilions, featuring over 3,500 shopping outlets and more than 250 dining options, enjoy over 200 rides, games, and attractions, and watch 40,500 shows throughout the season. The renowned Global Village fireworks will also light up the skies every Friday and Saturday at 9PM.
As the region’s number one entertainment and cultural destination, Global Village celebrates its landmark 30th Season by delivering an extraordinary experience for millions of guests from around the world.
For the latest updates, visit Global Village’s website https://www.globalvillage.ae/ and social media channels:
Instagram: @GlobalVillageUAE
X: @GlobalVillageAE
Facebook: @GlobalVillageAE
Snapchat: @GlobalVillageME
TikTok: @GlobalVillageAE
About Global Village:
Global Village is the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping, and attractions. Part of Dubai Holding Entertainment, it continues to grow in popularity and maintain a deep connection with its guests, reinforcing its status as the region’s number one entertainment and cultural hub. Since opening its gates in 1997, Global Village has welcomed over 100 million guests — with Season 29 alone setting a new record by attracting 10.5 million visitors.
Building on this success, Global Village Season 30 offers a spectacular experience hosting 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures, with more than 3,500 shopping outlets and over 250 dining options. The park is home to 450 world-class performers featuring in 40,500 shows. Guests can also enjoy 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.
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