This Is How Much You’ll Spend at Global Village 2025 — Food, Drinks & Rides

Global Village is one of Dubai’s best value nights out. Think: roaming world food, live shows, carnival rides, pavilion shopping — all in one place. The 2025 season runs from 15 October 2025 to 10 May 2026.

Entry tickets start at AED 25 (weekday) with extra charges for rides, food, and attractions.

Food & Drinks: Eat as You Walk

You don’t need to sit down to eat — grab bites as you go. Here’s what to expect:

Then there’s the Floating Market — the foodie hotspot. Expect items from AED 5 (skewers) up to AED 95–115 for seafood platters.
Examples: Tom Yum soup for AED 45–60, mussels 15 pieces for AED 95, grilled octopus (2 pieces) around AED 30.

What this tells you: for around AED 100–120, you can sample three to four different items and call it a night of eats.

Rides & Carnival Fun

The Carnaval (ride) zone is where lights, music, and thrills meet. There are plenty of rides for all tastes.

Here are some ride prices and options:

• Amazon Boats (family ride): AED 24

• Arabian Horses (carousel): AED 15

• Arabian Nights Bounce Palace: AED 30–50

• Many rides offer fast-track or skip-queue options (extra fees).

If you're going heavy on rides, the Wonder Pass is a must (you pre-load points). Also, Carnival ride prices often range from AED 15 to AED 45 depending on the ride class.

How Much Will You Spend — Scenario Estimates

Let’s break it down so you know what to expect.

If You’re Going Solo

• Entry: AED 25 (weekday)

• Food: Hop through 3–4 items ≈ AED 100–120

• Rides/Games: Pick 2–3 fun rides ≈ AED 60–100

• Extras (drink, souvenir): AED 10–20

Estimated total: AED 200–250 for a full evening out — food, rides, and memories included.

Family of Four (With Kids)

• Entry: AED 100 (4 × AED 25)

• Food: Let’s share big plates — AED 180–200

• Rides & Games: Using a Wonder Pass or pre-loaded points, expect to spend AED 300–400

• Extras: Souvenirs, small treats ≈ AED 50–70

Estimated total: AED 550–700 for a full night of fun, food, and rides for the whole crew.

Tips to Stretch Your Dirhams Further

• Buy a Wonder Pass or prepaid ride card — saves per ride.

• Arrive early to catch performances, parades & fireworks (many are free).

• Share big plates instead of ordering individual meals.

• Park in free zones or use shuttle services to save on parking.

• Limit souvenir impulse buys — walk first, then decide what you really want.

Global Village 2025 delivers serious bang for your buck: something delicious on every corner, rides for all levels, and free spectacles (fireworks, cultural shows) to keep your night rich in experience, not just receipts.

Enjoy your global food crawl and thrill run!