Global Village Diwali 2026: drone show, mela and baithak

Global Village in Dubai will mark Diwali with a five-day programme from 6 to 10 November 2026, according to Gulf News. The festival of lights itself falls on Sunday, 8 November, so the schedule is built around the weekend.

What is planned

The opening event is a baithak, a traditional South Asian musical gathering, on the Main Stage on Friday, 6 November, from 8pm to 9pm. Gulf News reports it is being staged with City FM, coincides with Dhanteras, and is the first baithak the park has hosted.

On Saturday, 7 November, visitors can join interactive games with prizes. The centrepiece follows on Sunday, 8 November, at 8pm: a 600-drone show forming Diwali-themed shapes above the Stunt Arena and the Syria Pavilion, the newspaper said.

Diwali Mela

A Diwali Mela runs on all five days in the Commercial Activation area, organised together with the India Pavilion. Gulf News says it will sell decorations, gifts, traditional snacks and sweets, which makes it a practical stop for residents shopping for the festival as well as a visitor attraction.

Tickets and planning

According to Gulf News, the activities are included in regular Global Village entry, priced at AED 25 on weekdays and AED 30 on weekends. Rides at Carnaval and some other attractions are charged separately, so families planning a full evening should budget for those on top of entry.

Evening shows at Global Village tend to draw large crowds, particularly on weekends, so arriving early is sensible if you want a good view of the drone display. The park's own website, when checked, listed a separate drone show on 14 November at 8:30pm but did not yet describe the Diwali programme. Programme details and timings can change, and it is worth confirming them on Global Village's official channels before travelling.