Global Village Season 31 has opened a final window for restaurants, cafés, kiosks and food trolley operators to secure a place, with F&B applications extended until September 16.
Global Village Season 31 is giving food and beverage entrepreneurs more time to join one of Dubai’s biggest dining and entertainment destinations, after extending its final registration deadline to September 16, 2026.
The extension applies to two categories: Restaurant and Coffee Shops and Kiosks and Food Trolleys. It gives independent food brands, culinary entrepreneurs and established operators another opportunity to apply before the multicultural attraction returns in October.
Who can apply for Season 31?
The opportunity is not restricted to large restaurant groups.
Global Village is inviting independent F&B concepts and entrepreneurs alongside established operators looking to expand their presence.
Applicants have been encouraged to register through the destination’s online business portal early enough to complete their submissions before the September 16 deadline.
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Global Village offers support to F&B operators
Successful operators receive support designed to make setting up and running their businesses at the destination easier.
This includes customisable setups, staff visa facilitation, assistance with customs procedures for imported products, storage facilities, registration support and electronic payment terminals for sub-lessees.
The package could make Global Village Season 31 particularly attractive to smaller food concepts seeking exposure to a large and highly diverse visitor base.
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More than 250 dining options last season
Food has become a major part of the Global Village experience.
During Season 30, visitors could choose from more than 250 dining options, while the destination also featured 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures and more than 3,500 shopping outlets.
The scale gives participating restaurants and kiosks an opportunity to serve residents and tourists looking for international dishes, street food and new culinary experiences in one destination.
When does Global Village Season 31 begin?
Global Village’s official website confirms that Season 31 will run from October 2026 until May 2027, although the precise opening date has yet to be announced.
That means the September 16 application deadline arrives only weeks before the destination is expected to welcome visitors again.
How can F&B businesses apply?
Interested businesses can submit their applications through Global Village’s official business portal.
The latest announcement describes this extension as the final opportunity for F&B operators to apply for the upcoming season.
Impact to expect
The extended registration window could bring more independent and emerging food concepts into Global Village, giving visitors greater dining variety while providing entrepreneurs with access to one of Dubai’s most prominent seasonal attractions.
