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ASILA AL BADI (ABU DHABI)
Global Village, the region's premier multicultural family destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and diverse attractions, has extended its F&B registration for Season 31 until September 16, offering entrepreneurs another chance to bring their concepts to diverse audience.
The extension includes Restaurants and Coffee Shops and Kiosks and Food Trolleys categories, giving independent food brands, entrepreneurs, and established operators further time to apply.
Global Village has become a major platform for food concepts, bringing together cuisines from around the world and attracting millions of visitors every year.
Registration initially opened in August, with restaurants and coffee shops invited to apply between August 7 and 18, while kiosks and food trolleys could apply from August 13 to 29. The latest extension gives both categories a final period to submit applications before the upcoming season.
With this opportunity, businesses can introduce new concepts or expand existing brands at one of the UAE’s most visited destinations.
Global Village says it welcomes millions of guests each season, providing participating businesses with access to a broad and diverse audience.
Global Village’s platform says there are more than 2,000 business opportunities across the destination, which covers 1.3 million square metres.
For entrepreneurs looking to test an idea before committing to a permanent location, Global Village also positions itself as a place to trial new concepts with what it describes as “low risk and minimal commitment".
Businesses selected to operate at Global Village also receive support through its Partner Happiness Centre, with services ranging from employee visas to brand marketing. F&B partners are also offered operational support, including help with importing products, storage, and payment services.
The extended registration period gives entrepreneurs another chance to launch a new concept or bring an existing business to a wider audience.
Entrepreneurs interested in joining Season 31 can submit their details and select their preferred investment category through Global Village’s online business portal.
Applications can be submitted as either a company or an individual.
Season 31 is expected to run from October 2026 to May 2027. Applicants can submit their application through: business.globalvillage.ae
