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  "id": 14255859,
  "title": "Dubai's Global Village opens for season 31 tomorrow: 10 things you can expect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/dubais-global-village-opens-for-season-31-tomorrow-10-things-you-can",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T17:27:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dubais-global-village-opens-for-season-31-tomorrow-10-things-you-can-expect-1.500709438"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's Global Village is set to reopen for Season 31 on October 14, promising a lively and diverse entertainment experience. The family-friendly hub, renowned for showcasing the best from around the world, will kick off at 6pm with a grand \"We are back\" campaign. Visitors can anticipate a vibrant Parade of the World, featuring a kaleidoscope of cultures represented by drumming, music, and collective enthusiasm. Don't miss the soulful performance of a noteworthy choir, whose angelic voices may leave you humming all evening.\n\nAs night falls, a spectacular sky show takes center stage at 8pm, with 600 drones synchronizing to create a mesmerizing display. Music, song, and dance performances will be scattered across the expansive 17.2 million square foot plot in Dubailand, commencing at 7.20pm on opening day. Carnival enthusiasts can relish the chance to ride the Ferris wheel or engage in friendly basketball competitions for prizes.\n\nFoodies will find Global Village an irresistible destination, boasting a wide array of culinary delights, from kebabs and biryanis to popular ice creams. For those with a keen sense of smell, the village offers a fragrant journey through an assortment of oud and other perfumes. Shoppers can explore a cornucopia of homeware items, handmade décor, and unique artworks to transform their living spaces.\n\nThe village's skincare pavilions, hailing from Europe to Japan and Korea, provide an opportunity to address various skin concerns and achieve that coveted glass skin look. Finally, guests have the chance to win exciting prizes through a variety of raffles and games of chance, adding an extra layer of thrill to their Global Village experience. With an impressive lineup of attractions and experiences, Season 31 of Dubai's Global Village is set to be an unforgettable celebration of global culture and entertainment.",
  "summary": "Global Village is back for Season 31 with a cracker of a 'we are back' campaign tomorrow evening. The family-friendly annual entertainment hub, which is known for drawing all the best things from around the world, is returning at 6pm and it promises to be fun, fun, fun. Following opening day, Global Village will welcome guests from 4pm to midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, and until 1am on…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/global-village-opens-on-oct-14-2026-how-dubai-police-is-working-to",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:51:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "Dubai RISE Summit to convene global capital leaders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/dubai-rise-summit-to-convene-global-capital-leaders",
        "published": "2026-10-13T15:26:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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