Dubai Parks and Resorts, Global Village to stay closed on March 2

The attractions to remain closed as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance

  • PUBLISHED: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 12:29 PM UPDATED: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 1:03 PM

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Some UAE attractions continue to remain closed on March 2 as well, amid heightened security alert in the country. Dubai's Global Village have announced they will stay closed on Monday, March 2, as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance.

For the latest information, including when we will reopen, please visit our website and social media channels, a post on their social media read. No further details were provided by the popular family destination.

Dubai Parks and Resorts too announced that they will stay closed on Monday as a precautionary measure. Visitors have been requested to check their social media pages for the latest information.

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Both Global Village, a popular open-air family destination, and Dubai Parks and Resorts, stayed closed on March 1 as well.

Dubai Parks and Resorts spans approximately 25 million square feet, and includes three theme parks — Motiongate Dubai, Real Madrid World, and Legoland Dubai — along with Legoland Water Park, Riverland Dubai, and the Lapita Hotel.

The Ras Al Khaimah Police also announced the cancellation of their Ramadan Police Football Championship on Monday.

As a precaution, it was announced on Sunday, March 1, that Jebel Jais and all its attractions, activities, and restaurants will remain temporarily closed. Operations will resume when conditions allow.

The closure announcements came during heightened alert levels across the emirate amid recent regional security concerns. Authorities and public venues have urged residents and visitors to adhere to official instructions and safety protocols.