Season 30 opening spectacle
Global Village opened its thirtieth season on 15 October 2025 with a 600-drone show unveiling welcome messages, wing-suited skydivers trailing fire and the season's first fireworks, alongside an upgraded Dragon Lake laser screen and a new fire-breathing dragon.
- The brief
- Dubai residents and tourists, for the thirtieth season of Global Village.
- The idea
- Opening night on 15 October brought a 600-drone show, wingsuit skydivers trailing fire, the season's first fireworks and a parade led by Retumbar drummers, plus an upgraded Dragon Lake and a fire-breathing dragon.
- What to borrow
- Treating opening night as its own headline event gives a returning attraction fresh news value in its thirtieth year.
| Brand | Global Village |
|---|---|
| Agency | Not named on the source |
| Talent | Not named |
| Channels | on-ground, social |
| Source | Khaleej TimesGulf News |
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