Dubai: There’s more time to enjoy Global Village this season. Following the announcement that Season 30 has been extended until May 31, visitors can also continue to take advantage of a special family offer that brings the entry price down to just AED 7.50 per person.Here’s all you need to know about the offer and how you can avail it.How you can get the Global Village entry ticket for AED 7.50According to the announcement made by Global Village, the special four for the price of one discount is not available on Fridays and Saturdays. However, it does apply from Sunday to Thursday.The discount is only available at ticketing counters at the venue, and any additional ticket you purchase will also cost AED 7.50.Normally, ticket prices start from AED 25 for weekdays and AED 30 on weekends and public holidays.What to expectAt Global Village, you can enjoy visiting 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures, with thousands of shopping outlets offering traditional clothes, perfumes, artefacts, spices and a lot more.There are also hundreds of dining options, with restaurants, cafés and kiosks serving international cuisine, popular viral snacks and traditional dishes from countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.The destination also hosts live entertainment performances, with several street and stage performances every day, celebrating global culture.If games and adventure are what you’re looking for, you can also enjoy the Carnaval area, which features rollercoasters, family rides, arcade games, skill challenges and attractions suitable for both children and adults. When does Global Village end?Sunday, May 31TimingsFriday - Saturday: 5pm - 1amSunday - Thursday: 5pm - 12amHow to get there By carIf you are driving to the location, take the E311 highway.If you are coming from the direction of Abu Dhabi to Dubai, you will see a clearly marked exit for Global Village after you cross Exit 30 and the Arabian Ranches.If you are coming from the direction of Sharjah, take the exit road for Global Village after you cross Exit 44 and the Majan community.The exit roads for Global Village are clearly marked, and you can park at any of the 11 free parking zones. There are also dedicated parking zones available for People of Determination. If you are a VIP pack holder, you can get complimentary access to the VIP parking closer to the venue. For other motorists, the parking charges for the VIP parking lot is Dh200, but there is another option for paid parking, which costs Dh120 (marked Paid Parking).By busYou can also take a bus to Global Village, with various dedicated bus routes for Global Village:Bus 102 from Rashidiya Metro Station.Bus 103 from Union Metro Station, passing through Al Rebat Street.Bus 104 from Ghubaiba Bus Station passing through Al Jafiliya Metro Station.Bus 106 from Mall of Emirates Metro Station passing through Al Barsha A2, Al Barsha Lulu Supermarket, Dubai American Academy 2, Classic Crystal 2 and Al Quoz, Clinical Pathology Services 2.The service runs from 3.15 to 11.15pm daily, with 30 minutes of travel time.

Dubai: Dubai Chambers held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Zhejiang Provincial Committee (CCPIT Zhejiang) to discuss opportunities to develop economic cooperation and strengthen trade and investment relations between Dubai and China.The meeting was attended by H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Chen Jianzhong, Chairman of CCPIT Zhejiang & CCOIC Zhejiang. Discussions focused on ways to advance the economic partnership between the two markets, with a focus on key sectors presenting opportunities to deepen trade and investment cooperation, including the digital economy.H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, said: “We are committed to strengthening bridges of cooperation with Chinese provinces, including Zhejiang, by supporting open channels of communication between the business communities and facilitating the flow of investments. This contributes to unlocking new opportunities for strategic partnerships, supports the growth of bilateral trade, and enhances the competitiveness of companies in both markets.”The organisation of this meeting comes as part of a series of meetings and discussions held by the Chambers with various Chinese entities, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two sides. Zhejiang is ranked as China’s fourth-largest provincial economy.As a key driver of economic development in the emirate, Dubai Chambers is committed to empowering businesses and enabling their growth. Through its wide-ranging role, the organisation supports companies in expanding successfully into international markets, advances Dubai’s digital economy, safeguards the interests of the business community, and reinforces the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for business.