During colder months in the UAE, many people and tourists are excited about the annual reopening of Global Village.
The attractive tourist spot plans to welcome visitors on October 16 this year. The 29th season lasts from October 16th, 2024 to May 2025.
This spot fascinates visitors with its vast array of retail options and tasty food but it simultaneously gives entities and entrepreneurs a chance to improve their market footprint.
In May 2024 the destination revealed registration for retailers ahead of the new season. Entrepreneurs eager to explore can set up their stores in their favorite winter destinations.
What can one invest in?
Various leasing possibilities exist for those in the business sector. These are:
- Organizing country pavilions
- Building stalls in country pavilions.
- Restaurants and coffee shops
- Kiosks and trolleys
- Open market
- Retail outlets
- Guest service providers
- Attractions
- Pledging and unique selling agreements
- Promotional activations
Process
People eager to participate may sign up through the ‘business’ area of Global Village’s online platform. Business owners have to tap on ‘leasing opportunities’ to send their applications.
All possible selections appear on the page for entrepreneurs to indicate their interest.
Applicants need to provide their name and contact number alongside an email.
The next step is for applicants to provide category details that include the company’s trade license and additional information. The types of leases vary. If you wish to set up booths in a country pavilion you need to give details about the type of space the products and the country of makers.
Upon submitting their application form business owners will obtain an application number to use later in managing their request.
Interested applicants will receive an email from Global Village confirming their submission and detailing the next actions.
Benefits
Kiosks and food carts are among the most popular business types that entrepreneurs choose because they pull in many customers. These owners receive many benefits from Global Village.
- Offering key structures such as kiosks
- Helping with personnel visas and making a trade license unnecessary.
- Facilitating facilities to manage merchandise.
- Joining forces with signage suppliers.
- FTA registration guidance is provided to entrepreneurs.
- Guiding obtaining POS systems as well as electronic payment solutions.
- Entrepreneurs can relax because they won’t pay utility bills.
