Global Village will stage a week of entertainment, food and shopping to mark the UAEโs 54th Eid Al Etihad, running from November 27 to December 3, 2025.
The parkโs 2025 programme will be held under the theme ‘United’ and will feature sitewide decorations in the colours of the UAE flag across gates, landmarks and streets.
Ten cultural installations linked to Emirati traditions will be placed around the venue as photo points and to highlight local heritage. The UAE marks its 54th Union Day on December 2, 2025, the Dubai Media Office said in a statement.
Global Village transforms for UAE’s 54th Union Day
Nightly fireworks are scheduled at 9 pm from December 1 to 3, lighting up the park in the flag colours. UAE-themed drone shows are planned for December 1 and 2, adding an aerial element to the holiday schedule alongside the pyrotechnics.
The Main Stage will host ‘From the Desert to the Stars’, described as a theatrical dance operetta, twice daily from December 1 to 3. The show explores themes of unity within the UAEโs diverse community through choreography and storytelling.
Traditional Yola and Harbiya performances will run at various locations across the park during the period. A live concert by Khaleeji artist Khalid Mohammed is set for December 1 at 9 PM.
Special Eid retail options will be available at the Emirates Pavilion, the 971 Community Pavilion and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works Pavilion.
These outlets will present products associated with Union Day and offer items from productive Emirati families. The Heritage Village, affiliated with the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, will display handicrafts and cultural demonstrations tied to Emirati craftsmanship.
Culinary journey through UAE traditions
Food outlets will serve traditional items such as Luqaimat and Ragag bread, alongside international options across kiosks and dining areas, reflecting the UAEโs mix of culinary influences.
Global Village bills itself as a multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions in Dubai, drawing residents and visitors from across the GCC and beyond during the winter season.
The Eid Al-Etihad schedule adds fireworks, drones, stage shows and cultural displays to its regular lineup as the UAE observes Union Day.
The parkโs Eid programme is designed to combine national-day themed shows, heritage activations and food offerings across the seven-day period, with headline entertainment focused on the first three days of December.
Visitors can plan around fixed times for fireworks, the concert and stage operetta, while shopping and cultural installations will be available throughout the week.
