GDRFA Dubai and Global Village join their forces in celebrating the 30th anniversary with special visa and entry stamps. The tourists entering Dubai will now witness a piece of revelation appearing on their passports – and an opportunity to visit Global Village at no cost.
As a special event that will showcase the cultural diversity and hospitality of Dubai, the show will be one of the uniting efforts of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) and Global Village, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the destination in a really global manner. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Global Village, Dubai is providing tourists and residents with a special initiative.

During the program, the Global Village Season 30 logo will be printed on every visa issued in Dubai and a special entry stamp with that logo will be printed in the passports of people entering the UAE. This symbolic action does not only honor one of the favorite attractions of Dubai but also shows the willingness of this city to open its doors, embrace, and vulnerable human nature.
The announcement was done in attendance of H.E. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, the Director General of GDRFA Dubai, Ms. Zeina Dagher, Senior Vice President of operations at Dubai Holding Entertainment -Global Village and Sara Al Muhairi, Director of Marketing and Events.
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A Celebration with a Special Perk for Travelers
To show their gratitude and their connectivity to the culture, the travelers with the Global Village Season 30 stamp will get a ten days free entry to Global Village beginning on the opening date, October 15.
In order to take advantage of such an offer, one has to have the logo stamp adjacent to the official stamp of entry of the passport and the privilege may be utilized only once per person.
This project welcomes foreigners to Global Village which is a melting pot of cultures, cuisines, and innovations, where the world gathers through entertainment, art, and sharing common experiences.

A Symbol of Partnership and Cultural Exchange
The partnership between GDRFA Dubai and Global Village is not merely a marketing project but it is the spirit of institutional integration between the government and the private sectors.
It reflects the current initiatives in Dubai to enhance partnerships that enhance cultural diversity, tourism and international goodwill.
The relocation is also based on the objectives of the Dubai 2033 Vision, which includes ensuring that Dubai can become a dynamic international destination embracing innovations, creativity, and multiculturalism.
Promoting Dubai’s Global Identity
With this innovative partnership, Dubai keeps on reminding the world that it is a city uniting people of every type. With visas and entry stamps incorporating the Global Village Season 30 logo, the initiative will see millions of travelers introduced to one of the most iconic experiences of the emirate when they first enter.
Vibrant cultural pavilions and international street food, exhilarating shows and family entertainment are just some of the visuals that Global Village presents as an epitome to the long-term message of Dubai; that diversity, unity, and common happiness are the central theme of the city.

Global Village: A Cultural Legacy
Global Village has been a staple of the Dubai cultural and tourism scene since its inception, having served a vast number of visitors annually. The 30th season will offer broader experiences, new attractions, and new performances that will celebrate the thirty-year journey of the festival in uniting the world.
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Combining the strength of travel, culture, and innovation, the partnership with Global Village and GDRFA Dubai, once again, makes Dubai a city at the intersection of the world- a place where each arrival mark creates the story of connection, celebration, and common humanity.