The Dubai Police issued a timely caution to residents and tourists as the excitement mounts for the new Season 30 of Global Village Dubai 2025. While the very popular cultural site is poised to open its gates once again on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the authorities issued a warning to individuals regarding hi-tech ticket scams that are being made available to eager tourists.
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The Scam Alert
Dubai Police alerted the public against sharing links on social media and online that offer VIP packs to Global Village for the new season at cheap prices. The scam links are designed to deceive the victims and steal their money and personal information.
Police announced that the cons happen every year, taking advantage of the huge demand for tickets to Global Village. The con artists go into operation as anticipation mounts over what is shaping up to be a record season.
Official Channels Only
Law authorities have emphasized that 2025 Global Village Dubai tickets and VIP packages need to be purchased only through recognized sources. The sole online platform for the sale of VIP packs for this season is the Coca-Cola Arena website. Global Village has ensured that the Coca-Cola Arena portal is the sole accredited channel by which one may purchase VIP packs for its upcoming Season 30.
VIP packages are available to anyone over the age of 18 and possessing valid identification, and officials promise that anything else that supposedly offers such VIP packages is nothing but a scam.
How the Scam Works
These sites entice people under false pretenses of offering discounted Global Village VIP package tickets. The replicated sites are designed to appear really similar to official sites, disguising themselves in the name of offering authenticity while moving towards cheating money and information from unsuspecting victims.
These con artists take advantage of the very high demand and shortage of VIP packages to market them seemingly good deals that are suspiciously way too good to be true. Having stolen victims’ input of payment and personal data, the thieves have long since vanished with the info, leaving the buyers ticketless and even at risk of identity theft.
Season 30 Details
The outdoor mega site reopens on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026, marking three decades of food, culture, and nightlife. The thirtieth anniversary season will be eventful, that’s why there is more interest and, unfortunately, more criminal activity targeted at potential tourists.
How to Stay Safe
The Dubai Police have urged the public to remain cautious and exercise vigilant practices. The citizens have been warned not to open such links that seem suspicious, especially those offered at discounted prices or with too-good-to-be-true special offers.
Officials have suggested verification of all ticket bookings through legitimate Global Village channels and reporting suspicious behavior in time. Individuals have also been requested by the police to remain vigilant, not be tricked by false offers sent via unknown links and to report doubt immediately through the e-Crime portal or by calling 901.
Reporting Suspicious Activity
All individuals who find themselves experiencing Global Village Dubai updates phishing news websites or duplicate ticketing deals should immediately report them through Dubai Police’s e-Crime portal or call the emergency number 901. It will enable authorities to trace scammers and advise others against becoming victims of these scams.
As Global Village is set to hit its 30th season, tourists are reminded to buy tickets solely from authorized sources in order to have a pleasant and secure experience at one of the most popular cultural destinations in Dubai.
