Global Village in Ramadan 2024: 9 reasons to take the family to Global Village during Ramadan

Want to spend some quality time with the fam during Ramadan? We understand.

Which is why it’s so cool that Global Village is going all-out to create experiences that everyone – no matter their age – will love.

From a new souq to new shows, the shopping and entertainment destination has plenty of new things to discover.

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Thinking of heading to Global Village in Ramadan? First, take note of its new timings. The entertainment destination will be open from 6pm to 2am every day.

9 things to do with the family in Global Village during Ramadan

Check out the fireworks

Fireworks at Global Village. — (Credit: Supplied)

Do you like sky shows? Why not take in a musical firework display? Pyrotechnics are all set to light up the sky every Friday and Saturday at 9pm.

Eat Iftar/suhoor

Global Village is dishing out treats from all over the world so why wouldn’t you want to give the nosh a try? Whether you like biryanis and parathas or kebabs, noodles or crêpes, you are bound to find something you like.

Go shopping at the Ramadan Wonders Souk

Yes, there’s lots to buy at Global Village, from outfits to jewellery to things like soap, but there’s a new souq in town and it’s offering all kinds of unique things from around the world. Situated at the heart of the park, it’ll be a traditional Emirati-themed market.

Introduce the kids to theatre

Young people are in for a treat at the Kids’ Theatre. From Friday to Sunday, kids can enjoy an Arabic puppet show and the Kaleidoscope Show.

If it’s a picture-perfect moment, take a shot

Global Village will be pretty as a picture once Ramadan begins with new décor around every corner, so it only makes sense that you stop, pose and take that quintessential family-day-out shot.

Listen to the Arabian Orchestra

Take a seat and watch 30 musicians play a live show on the main stage. The group will perform every night. There’ll also be several other live shows such as a dual harps show, a performance by a violin player and a Tannoura show on the main stage and on the Wonder Stage in Mini World.

Ooo and aaa at the laser and fire show

If you are a fan of pyrotechnics, you’ll probably enjoy this too. The Dragon Lake will be decorated and a laser and fire show is planned. Keep your phone’s camera handy — you’ll walk away with some epic photos.

Take the Step Challenge

You’ll end up walking quite a lot at Global Village so you may as well be rewarded for it. Download Global Village’s mobile app and walk around the park. Those who walk 10,000 steps during a visit will be automatically added to a weekly draw. Winners will be announced every Friday during Ramadan. As for the prizes – you could take home Samsung Galaxy mobile phones as well as Apple and Samsung smartwatches.