As temperatures cool down, apart from the breezy weather, UAE residents as well as tourists find themselves eagerly awaiting the annual reopening of Global Village.
This year, the popular tourist attraction is set to open its gates on October 16, 2024. The 29th season will run until May 11, 2025.
Apart from being a delight for visitors with its shopping outlets, diverse food options and entertainment, the spot also provides opportunities for entities and entrepreneurs looking to expand their business and gain a wider audience during these months.
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The destination had announced registration for shop owners for the current season in May, 2024.
Here is how passionate entrepreneurs can set up their shops at the beloved winter destination.
What can one invest in?
There are different types of leasing opportunities available to business owners. These are:
- Organising country pavilions
- Setting up stalls inside country pavilions
- Restaurants and coffee shops
- Kiosks and trolleys
- Open market
- Retail outlets
- Guest service providers
- Attractions
- Sponsorship and exclusive distribution
- Promotional activations
Process
Those interested can register through Global Village’s ‘business’ section on its website. Owners must click on ‘leasing opportunities’ to submit their application.
The page then displays all the various options next to which entrepreneurs can ‘register their interest’.
Applicants will have to firstly enter their personal details like their name, contact number and email address.
They will then have to fill category specification details which involve the company’s name as per trade licence among other details. These also differ on the type of lease. For instance, for organising stalls inside a country pavilion, one has to also give information on the type of pavilion and product and the country of origin of the products.
After submitting the application, business owners will receive an application number which can be used in the future to track their request.
Global Village will reach out to those interested via email with a confirmation and more details of their application and the next steps to be taken.
Benefits
Kiosks and food carts are some of the most in-demand type of businesses that shop owners may go for, as they attract a high number of customers. Global Village offers these owners a plethora of perks.
- Providing essential infrastructures including kiosk structures
- Assisting with staff visas and eliminating the need for a trade license
- Offering storage facilities for inventory management
- Collaborating with signage companies
- Providing FTA (Federal Tax Authority) registration support
- Assisting in acquiring point-of-sale (POS) systems and electronic payment terminals
- Entrepreneurs do not have to worry about utility bills