Global Village has opened F&B registration for Season 31, with separate windows for restaurants and for kiosks and food trolleys. Restaurants and coffee shops can apply from August 7 to 18; kiosks and food trolleys from August 13 to 26. Applications run through the destination’s online business portal at business.globalvillage.ae.
| Category | Registration window |
|---|---|
| Restaurants and coffee shops | August 7–18 |
| Kiosks and food trolleys | August 13–26 |
Who can apply for Global Village F&B registration
The call is open to independent F&B brands, culinary entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, business owners and franchise operators. First-time applicants are welcome alongside established names looking to expand; the portal’s own success stories include kiosk owners who grew into full pavilion operators. UAE restaurant platforms like Mezza already advance up to AED 10 million without debt or equity; Global Village’s pitch is the footfall instead.
What accepted businesses get
Participating businesses receive end-to-end support: customisable setups, staff visa assistance, customs procedures for imported products, storage facilities and registration services. They also get access to electronic payment terminals for sub-lessees and operational guidance throughout the season — an accessible entry point for operators without prior large-scale event experience.
“There has never been a better platform for our restaurant than Global Village.” — Adnan Shabir, investor, Grand BBQ Restaurant
The scale of the season
Season 30 hosted more than 250 dining outlets across pavilions representing over 90 cultures. The destination, part of Dubai Holding Entertainment, has welcomed more than 100 million guests since opening in 1997. If you would rather eat than apply, every AED 10 dish deal running in Dubai this summer is mapped here.
Interested businesses register through the online business portal at business.globalvillage.ae.
When does Global Village Season 31 open?
Opening dates have not been announced yet. Global Village says further details, including opening dates, will be revealed in the coming weeks.
How do F&B businesses apply for a spot at Global Village Season 31?
Through the online business portal at business.globalvillage.ae, where interested businesses register interest. Global Village then works with accepted applicants on setup, visas and leasing terms for the season.
How many dining outlets does Global Village have?
Season 30 hosted more than 250 dining outlets, among 3,500+ shopping outlets, 450 performers across 40,500 shows and 200+ rides and games at Carnaval.
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