Guides
Global Village transport guides
Everything we know about getting to Global Village and home again, from the cheapest bus to a chauffeur at the gate. Each guide lists its sources and the date it was checked.
Transport services
- Chauffeur & VIP carsChauffeur-driven luxury cars to Global Village: S-Class, Escalade, V-Class or Rolls-Royce, gate drop-off, the car waits and you leave at closing without queues.
- Private car transfersPrivate car with driver to Global Village from any Dubai hotel or home: fixed-price drop and return, round trips that wait, and Sharjah or Abu Dhabi pickups.
- Groups, minibuses & coachesMinibus and coach hire to Global Village for families, school trips, company outings and tour groups: 13 to 53 seats, driver included, one pickup gate.
Guides
- RTA buses 102-106RTA buses to Global Village, Season 31: routes 102, 103, 104 and 106 from Rashidiya, Union, Al Ghubaiba and Mall of the Emirates. Dh10, 3:15pm to 11:15pm.
- Parking: free & paidEvery Global Village car park for Season 31: free P1, P3 and P5 near Gate of the World, paid parking at AED 75 and AED 120, VIP at AED 200, P7-P11 with shuttle.
- VIP parking & packsGlobal Village VIP parking is AED 200 a day in Season 31. Which VIP Packs include parking vouchers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) and if it's worth it.
- Taxi & ride-hailingTaxi to Global Village: how fares work, rough fares from Marina, Downtown, Deira and Sharjah, Careem and Uber, and avoiding the closing-time rush.
- Getting there by metroThere's no metro station at Global Village. How to get there by Dubai Metro: Centrepoint, Union, Al Ghubaiba or Mall of the Emirates, then the direct RTA bus.
- Buses from other emiratesIntercity buses to Global Village, Season 31: Ajman from Al Musalla (Dh25), Ras Al Khaimah at weekends (Dh30), and connections from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
- Gates & entrancesGlobal Village gates: Gate of the World, Happiness Gate and Cultural Gate. Which car parks and drop-offs use each, and where to arrange your pickup.
- Timings, dates & ticketsGlobal Village Season 31 timings: 4pm to midnight or 1am, season dates 14 October 2026 to May 2027, ticket prices, Tuesday family days and busy nights.
- Leaving at closing timeThe last RTA bus leaves Global Village around 11:15pm, but the park closes at midnight or 1am. How to get home after closing: timing, gates, taxis, pickups.
- Families & accessibilityGlobal Village for families and People of Determination: free entry with a companion, dedicated parking, wheelchair and stroller rental, and short walks.
- Distances & drive timesRoad distance and drive time to Global Village from 27 places: Marina 24 km, Downtown 24 km, DXB 31 km, Sharjah 41 km, Abu Dhabi 139 km.
- Events & busy nightsInside Global Village in Season 31: pavilions, the lake and abras, fireworks, New Year countdowns and DSF, and how busy nights affect getting there.
Routes
- Dubai Marina and JBR to Global VillageDubai Marina and JBR to Global Village: 24 km, about 25 minutes by car via Hessa Street, roughly Dh52 by taxi, or metro to Mall of the Emirates and bus 106.
- Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall and Business Bay to Global VillageDowntown Dubai, Dubai Mall and Business Bay to Global Village: about 23 km and 25 minutes via the Al Ain Road (E66), roughly Dh49 by taxi, or metro and bus.
- Dubai Airport to Global VillageDXB or DWC airport to Global Village: about 31 to 34 km and 40 minutes by car, taxi costs, luggage tips, and the metro and bus 102 via Centrepoint.
- Deira and Bur Dubai to Global VillageDeira, Union and Bur Dubai to Global Village: bus 103 from Union, 104 from Al Ghubaiba, or about 28 km and 30 minutes by car via Oud Metha Road.
- Palm Jumeirah to Global VillagePalm Jumeirah and Atlantis to Global Village: about 28 km and 32 minutes via Hessa Street and the E311, taxi costs, the slow transit option, hotel pickups.
- Sharjah and Ajman to Global VillageSharjah and Ajman to Global Village: 41 to 50 km, 35 to 40 minutes on the E311. Ajman's direct Dh25 bus, Sharjah connections via Dubai, and taxis.
- Abu Dhabi to Global VillageAbu Dhabi to Global Village: about 139 km and 90 minutes by car via the E11 and E311. No direct bus; the intercity option, and a car for the round trip.
- Dubai Miracle Garden to Global VillageMiracle Garden to Global Village: about 11 km and 14 minutes on the E311, roughly Dh27 by taxi, and a plan for visiting both in one afternoon and evening.
- Ras Al Khaimah to Global VillageRas Al Khaimah to Global Village: about 113 km and 80 minutes on the E11 and E311, the weekend Dh30 RAK bus, and chauffeur transfers there and back.
- Umm Al Quwain to Global VillageUmm Al Quwain to Global Village: about 69 km and 55 minutes via the E11, Sharjah Ring Road and E311. No direct bus; chauffeur transfers both ways.
- Fujairah and Khor Fakkan to Global VillageFujairah and Khor Fakkan to Global Village: 123 to 132 km, about 90 minutes via Mleiha Road and the E611. Chauffeur transfers from the east coast.
- Al Ain to Global VillageAl Ain to Global Village: about 126 km and 85 minutes by car via the Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) and Emirates Road (E611). No direct bus; chauffeur transfers.
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