Key Facts
Announcement Date
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Reopening Date
Monday, 20 April 2026
Opening Time
5:00 PM daily (until 12:00 AM)
Reason for Closure
Precautionary measure amid regional conflict (US–Iran tensions)
Season
Season 30 — running until 10 May 2026
Official Announcement
Global Village Instagram: "We've missed you too!"
Operator
Dubai Holding Entertainment
Tickets
Available via globalvillage.ae
English-Language Media
Gulf News
EN
Online Publication
Global Village to reopen after temporary closure amid regional conflict: 'We've missed you too'
Popular multicultural park resumes operations following brief security shutdown. Global Village will open again on April 20th at 5pm, open daily from 5pm to 12am. Since its launch in 1997, it has welcomed over 100 million visitors, including a record-breaking 10.5 million during Season 29.
Khaleej Times
EN
Online Publication
Dubai's Global Village announces reopening date after closure due to US-Iran war
Global Village, the famous family destination in Dubai, will reopen its doors to the public starting Monday, April 20, 2026. Season 30, which kicked off on October 15, is due to end on May 10, 2026.
The National News
EN
Online Publication
Global Village is officially open again — here's what you need to know
Dubai's beloved multicultural destination confirms its return on Monday, April 20 at 5pm, following a precautionary closure during regional tensions. Visitors can expect 30 cultural pavilions, 250+ dining options and over 200 rides.
Time Out Dubai
EN
Online Publication
Global Village officially confirms reopening date
Global Village will reopen at 5pm on Monday April 20, officially resuming its landmark 30th season. The park has been closed for more than a month due to regional tensions. Tickets available at globalvillage.ae.
What's On Dubai
EN
Online Publication
Global Village announces reopening date
The attraction has just announced that it's going to reopen on Monday, April 20 at 5pm. So you can start planning your trip now to one of Dubai's most popular seasonal destinations.
CN Traveller Middle East
EN
Online Publication
Global Village is officially reopening next week
Global Village has confirmed it will reopen on Monday, 20 April at 5pm after six weeks of closure during the US-Israel-Iran war. The park will resume its Season 30 programme featuring 30 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures.
ARN News Centre
EN
Online Publication / Radio
Global Village confirms reopening date
ARN News Centre reports Global Village will reopen on Monday April 20 at 5pm, following its temporary closure as a precautionary safety measure amid regional tensions. The park will operate daily from 5pm to midnight.
News18
EN / HI
Online Publication (India)
Global Village Dubai Season 30 Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown: 'We've Missed You Too!'
After weeks of uncertainty, Global Village confirms it will reopen its gates on April 20th at 5pm. The park promises 30 cultural pavilions, 250+ dining options, 3,500+ retail outlets and 200+ rides. Season 29 recorded a record-breaking 10.5 million visitors.
Dubai Government Media Office
EN
Government — Official Press Release
Global Village Welcomes Guests Back — Reopens 20 April
Official press release from the Government of Dubai Media Office confirming Global Village reopens Monday, 20 April 2026 from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM as part of Season 30. Operated by Dubai Holding Entertainment.
Arabian Business
EN
Online Publication
Dubai's Global Village to Reopen on April 20 After Temporary Closure
Arabian Business confirms Global Village will reopen on Monday, April 20 at 5pm after a temporary closure following official guidance. The attraction announced the reopening on its official social media channels.
Dubai Eye 103.8
EN
Radio / Online
Global Village Confirms Reopening Date — Monday April 20
Dubai Eye 103.8 reports Global Village will welcome guests back on Monday, April 20 starting from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, continuing Season 30 with cultures, communities and families united through shared experiences.
24 News (Malayalam)
ML
TV / Online (Kerala, India)
അടച്ചിട്ടിരുന്ന ദുബായ് ഗ്ലോബൽ വില്ലേജ് തിങ്കളാഴ്ച തുറക്കും
Kerala's 24 News reports in Malayalam that Dubai's Global Village — closed since February 28 due to regional conflict — will reopen on Monday April 20 from 5pm to midnight. Tickets from AED 25 available online, via app, or at the gate.
Arabic-Language Media
شبكة أبوظبي الإخبارية (net_ad)
AR
Instagram — Arabic News Network
القرية العالمية تعيد فتح أبوابها — الاثنين 20 أبريل
أعلنت "القرية العالمية" استعدادها لاستقبال ضيوفها مجدداً اعتباراً من يوم الاثنين 20 أبريل 2026، وأكدت القرية العالمية من خلال موسمها الـ30 الحالي، مواصلة ترسيخ دورها في جمع الثقافات والمجتمعات والعائلات عبر تجارب مشتركة، لافتة إلى أنها ستفتح أبوابها يومياً من الساعة 5:00 مساءً حتى 12:00 منتصف الليل.
القرية العالمية — الحساب الرسمي
AR
Instagram — Official Account
اشتقنا لكم! القرية العالمية عائدة من يوم الإثنين 20 أبريل الساعة 5 عصراً
الإعلان الرسمي من حساب القرية العالمية على إنستغرام: "اشتقنا لكم! القرية العالمية عائدة! لا نستطيع الانتظار لاستقبالكم مجدداً ابتداءً من يوم الاثنين 20 أبريل الساعة 5 مساءً." يمكن شراء التذاكر عبر الموقع الرسمي globalvillage.ae
TikTok — @livewithaziz (Arabic)
AR
TikTok — Arabic Content Creator
القرية العالمية ترجع تستقبلكم من جديد ابتداءً من يوم الإثنين 20 أبريل الساعة 5 عصراً
فيديو تيك توك يُعلن عودة القرية العالمية بدءاً من الإثنين 20 أبريل 2026 الساعة الخامسة مساءً. الفيديو يعرض الإعلان الرسمي للقرية العالمية مع مشاهد من الموسم الحالي.
Al Khaleej — الخليج
AR
Print / Online — UAE Arabic Newspaper
القرية العالمية تفتح أبوابها الاثنين المقبل
صحيفة الخليج الإماراتية تؤكد إعادة افتتاح القرية العالمية في دبي يوم الاثنين 20 أبريل 2026، في إطار الموسم الثلاثين الذي يستمر حتى 10 مايو 2026.
ARN News Centre — إنستغرام
AR
Instagram — Arabic News
القرية العالمية تعود لاستقبال ضيوفها الاثنين 20 أبريل
ARN News Centre يؤكد عبر إنستغرام أن القرية العالمية ستفتح أبوابها من الساعة 5 مساءً حتى 12 منتصف الليل يومياً اعتباراً من الاثنين 20 أبريل 2026.
Arabian Business عربي
AR
Online Publication — Arabic
القرية العالمية في دبي تفتح أبوابها مجدداً في 20 أبريل بعد الإغلاق المؤقت
النسخة العربية من Arabian Business تؤكد عودة القرية العالمية في دبي يوم الاثنين 20 أبريل 2026، بعد الإغلاق المؤقت الذي فُرض إثر التوترات الإقليمية.
Gulf Business
EN
Online Publication — Business
Reopening date announced: Dubai's Global Village returns after closing in February
Gulf Business reports that Global Village Dubai has confirmed its reopening on April 20, 2026, following its temporary closure in February due to regional conflict. The venue will operate from 5 PM to midnight daily.
Social Media Coverage
Instagram Post
Global Village is back! Opens April 20 from 5 PM
Emirates News (Dubai One TV) Instagram post confirming the Global Village April 20 reopening, with tickets available via globalvillage.ae.
Threads Post — Arabic
القرية العالمية تعود لاستقبال زوارها في 20 أبريل
شبكة أبوظبي الإخبارية تنشر على منصة Threads إعلان إعادة فتح القرية العالمية يوم الاثنين 20 أبريل 2026.
Threads Post — Arabic
القرية العالمية تعلن موعد إعادة الافتتاح
منصة مسبار الإماراتية للتحقق من المعلومات تنشر على Threads خبر إعادة افتتاح القرية العالمية في 20 أبريل 2026.
X / Twitter — Arabic
القرية العالمية تعود لاستقبال زوارها الاثنين 20 أبريل
شبكة أبوظبي الإخبارية (@NET_AD) تنشر على منصة X خبر إعادة فتح القرية العالمية يوم الاثنين 20 أبريل 2026 من الساعة 5 مساءً.
TikTok Video
Global Village Dubai is reopening April 20 — Season 30 is back!
Dubai lifestyle TikTok account @oohdubai shares the Global Village April 20 reopening news, highlighting the return of Season 30 with 30 pavilions and 90+ cultures.
Instagram Reel
"The news you've been waiting for. Global Village is back in Dubai."
Time Out Dubai confirms reopening on Monday April 20, highlighting 30 pavilions representing more than 90 cultures from around the world, shopping outlets, dining options and fun attractions.
2,800+ Likes
42 Comments
Facebook Post
JUST IN: Global Village is back! Opens April 20, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Emirates News (Dubai One TV) announces Global Village will reopen to visitors on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Tickets can be purchased through globalvillage.ae. #EmiratesNews #DubaiOneTv #UAE #Dubai
151 Reactions
6 Comments · 10 Shares
Facebook — Breaking News
#BreakingNews — Dubai's Global Village announces reopening date
Khaleej Times breaking news post confirming Global Village will reopen on April 20. The post garnered 492 reactions, 24 comments and 7 shares within the first hour of publication.
492 Reactions
24 Comments · 7 Shares
Facebook Post
Season 30 of Global Village, which kicked off on October 15, is due to end on May 10, 2026
Khaleej Times contextualises the reopening within Season 30's full timeline — from its October 15 launch to its May 10 closing date — linking to the full article about the reopening announcement after the US-Iran war closure.
109 Reactions
7 Comments · 4 Shares
X / Twitter — Official Account (59.5K Followers)
Global Village Official X Account — April 20 Reopening Announcement
Official Global Village X/Twitter account (@GlobalVillageAE) with 59,500 followers announced the April 20 reopening. The account serves as a key real-time channel in both English and Arabic.
Coverage Summary
| Publication / Account | Type | Language | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf News | Online Publication | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| Khaleej Times | Online Publication | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| The National News | Online Publication | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| Time Out Dubai | Online Publication | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| What's On Dubai | Online Publication | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| CN Traveller Middle East | Online Publication | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| ARN News Centre | Online / Radio | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| News18 | Online Publication (India) | EN/HI | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| شبكة أبوظبي الإخبارية (net_ad) | AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View | |
| القرية العالمية — الرسمي | Instagram (Official) | AR/EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View |
| Time Out Dubai (@timeoutdubai) | Instagram Reel | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View |
| Emirates News (Dubai One TV) | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View | |
| Khaleej Times (Breaking News) | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View | |
| Khaleej Times (Season 30) | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View | |
| Dubai Government Media Office | Government Press Release | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| Arabian Business | Online Publication | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| Dubai Eye 103.8 | Radio / Online | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| Al Khaleej — الخليج | Print / Online | AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| ARN News Centre — إنستغرام | AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View | |
| 24 News (Malayalam) | TV / Online (Kerala) | ML | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| @GlobalVillageAE (X / Twitter) | X / Twitter | EN/AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View |
| Arabian Business عربي | Online Publication (Arabic) | AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| Gulf Business | Online Publication (Business) | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ Read |
| Emirates News Instagram | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View | |
| @net_ad — Threads (شبكة أبوظبي) | Threads | AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View |
| @misbar_uae — Threads (مسبار) | Threads | AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View |
| @NET_AD — X/Twitter (شبكة أبوظبي) | X / Twitter | AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View |
| @oohdubai — TikTok | TikTok | EN | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View |
| @livewithaziz (Arabic TikTok) | TikTok | AR | 18 Apr 2026 | ↗ View |