Global Village will mark the UAE’s 55th National Day with a 30-minute operetta, a drone show over the park, and Emirati performances.
The UAE flag’s colours will light up the gates and main landmarks from Friday 27 November, with Eid Al Etihad decorations along the streets. The shows run from 1 to 3 December, with the drone show on 2 and 3 December.
According to Time Out Dubai, the drone show runs at 9pm on both nights, in the colours of the UAE flag. The full programme is in Global Village’s release.
The headline act is “UAE Glory and Pride”, a 30-minute operetta on the Main Stage.
a 30-minute theatrical operetta, will pay tribute to the nation’s rich heritage, visionary leadership and the enduring unity of its people
Global Village release
It combines music, theatre and traditional dance, bringing the UAE’s maritime and desert traditions to life. It will run twice a day:
| Day | Operetta times |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 December | 7:50pm and 9:35pm |
| Wednesday 2 December | 7:50pm and 10:45pm |
| Thursday 3 December | 7:50pm and 9:25pm |
Global Village says timings are subject to change without prior notice. Traditional Emirati performances (Rawah, Harbiya, Nadbah, and Nuaishat) will also take place around the park and on the main stage. Time Out adds 10 cultural installations across the park for photos.
For shopping, the UAE Pavilion, 971 Community Pavilion, and Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works Pavilion will stock Emirati products and Eid Al Etihad collections. Heritage Village sells handicrafts, and the park sells freshly prepared ragag bread and luqaimat.
Tickets and hours
At the time of writing, the official ticket page lists two options. The Any Day ticket costs AED 30 and is valid on public holidays, so it’s the one to buy on 2 and 3 December. The AED 25 Weekday ticket covers Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays.
Ride passes and events cost extra. Children under 3, seniors aged 65 and over, and People of Determination (with one companion) enter free with ID.
The park opens at 4pm and closes at midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, and at 1am from Thursday to Saturday.
