Global Village Diwali: Five Days of Music, Markets and Drones
Global Village Diwali celebrations will run from November 6 to 10, 2026, at the Dubai attraction, bringing music, a festive market and a drone display. According to Gulf News, the Diwali programme is covered by standard admission, with the drone show scheduled for Sunday, November 8.
Key facts
What: Five days of Diwali entertainment, shopping and children’s activities
When: November 6 to 10, 2026
Where: Global Village, Dubai
Entry: Dh25 on weekdays; Dh30 on weekends
Drone display: November 8 at 8pm, above the Stunt Arena and Syria Pavilion
Additional costs: Carnaval rides and certain attractions require separate payment
What happens on each date?
The programme begins with a musical gathering on November 6, followed by games on November 7 and the drone display on November 8.
Friday’s opening event is Global Village’s first baithak, a South Asian music gathering where listeners sit near the musicians and can join in singing. Held with City FM, it takes place at the Main Stage between 8pm and 9pm. That evening also marks Dhanteras, which begins the Diwali festivities.
Saturday brings participatory games with prizes for visitors. On Sunday, Diwali itself, a fleet of 600 drones will create festival-inspired formations at 8pm. Make your way towards the Stunt Arena or Syria Pavilion to watch the display overhead.
Where is the Diwali Mela?
The Diwali Mela occupies the Commercial Activation area throughout the November 6 to 10 celebration.
Organised in partnership with the India Pavilion, the market offers seasonal decorations, presents, traditional snacks and sweets. Visitors shopping for keepsakes can also browse Guide of Dubai’s Dubai souvenir guide for their wider trip.
Along World Avenue, decorative lamp posts add to the festival setting. Diwali greeting boards around the park provide places to take photographs.
What can families do and eat?
Children can take part in creative activities at the Kids Corner, while Indian meals and street food are available around the park.
Face painting, decorating diyas and creating rangoli form the children’s programme. For other outings during your stay, see the guide to indoor and outdoor play areas in Dubai.
Dining options include Indian Chef and Grand Dhaba. The Indian Chaat Bazaar has an Indian wedding theme, with choices such as chole bhature, pani puri, desi noodles, pav bhaji, chaat and mithai.
What does this mean for visitors?
Choose your visit date around the scheduled performance you want to see, and budget separately for rides or attractions outside the included programme.
The park opens daily at 4pm. Closing time is midnight from Sunday through Wednesday and 1am from Thursday through Saturday. On November 8, visitors can remain in the park after the 8pm drone display until midnight.
You can consult the Global Village Dubai tickets page when planning admission. The quoted entry prices cover the Diwali activities, but Carnaval rides and some other attractions carry additional charges.
Details can change; check the official announcement before you travel.
This article was prepared with AI-assisted editing under the supervision of the Guide of Dubai editorial team.