If you’re arriving in Dubai, Global Village has a sweet deal just for you. To celebrate its 30th season, Global Village and GDRFA Dubai are offering one free entry to visitors holding a special Season 30 visa/entry stamp but only during the first 10 days from opening (starting October 15, 2025). Want to know how to get it and what to watch out for? Let’s dive in.
What’s the offer?
- From October 15, 2025, Global Village enters Season 30. To mark this, GDRFA Dubai will issue visas with a Global Village Season 30 logo stamp. Travellers entering Dubai will also get a matching logo-entry stamp.
- If your passport shows this Season 30 stamp next to your regular entry stamp, you’ll be eligible for one free entry to Global Village during the first 10 days (i.e. until October 25).
- The free entry offer can be used only once per eligible visitor.
Who is eligible and when
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Visitors | Any traveller arriving in Dubai whose visa/passport has the Season 30 logo and entry stamp. |
| Stamp placement | The special logo stamp must be placed next to the regular entry stamp in the passport — that’s how the offer is validated. |
| Timing | Between October 15 – October 25, 2025 (first 10 days after opening) |
| Use | One-time free entry only. |
What else you need to know
- Opening & closing times: Global Village opens at 6:00 PM on opening day. Expect evening timings.
- Regular ticket prices still apply outside this offer period, or if you don’t have the required stamp.
- Grand prize and raffle draws: Every entry ticket (paid or free) becomes an entry into the Dream Dubai raffle prizes include cash, gold, iPhones, luxury cars, and a Dh10 million grand prize.
- What’s inside Global Village Season 30: Expect a vivid mix of international pavilions, food stalls, live performances, rides, family entertainment, cultural shows and more. Lots more than just free entry.
Tips to make the most of the free entry
- Confirm that the Season 30 logo stamp is in your passport next to your entry stamp before heading to the gate. Missing or misaligned stamps = risk of being ineligible.
- Visit early during the 10-day free period (Oct 15-25) so you avoid crowd peaks.
- Arrive right at opening time to enjoy more of the offerings with less rush.
- Bring family or friends who may not have eligibility the rest of the group may need tickets. Plan accordingly.
- Check Global Village’s official channels for updates sometimes small changes can happen last minute.
Final Words
This free entry promotion is a great way for first-time and returning visitors alike to experience Global Village without the normal cost provided you meet the stamp requirement. If you’re flying into Dubai in the coming days, try to time it so you land on or after October 15, check your passport for the special Season 30 logo next to your entry stamp, and enjoy a memorable evening of food, culture, entertainment all for free.
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