With four days to go before opening day, Dubai’s Global Village on Friday activated its online ticketing platform. Visitors can now buy entry passes. The popular festival park will be back for its Season 29 on Wednesday, October 16, with a new ‘restaurant plaza’ and three more cultural pavilions. Now available on GV’s official website (www.globalvillage.ae), entry tickets start at Dh25. Here are the prices: Last season, those booking online could get weekday tickets at Dh22.50 each and any-day passes at Dh27. Entry is still free for children aged 3 and below, seniors above 65 years old, and people of determination. Timings This season of the Global Village will run until May 11, 2025. Park operating hours will be: What’s new Crowd-favourites Railway Market and Floating Market will be reopening with new design concepts, while the Fiesta Street will have double-story street kiosks. Foodies shouldn’t miss the upcoming ‘Restaurant Plaza’ next to the Carnaval fun-fair area. It will feature 11 two-storey restaurants, where guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines while enjoying live shows and performances.