(MENAFN- Tales & Heads) While the summer break might be drawing to a close and schools are gearing up to reopen, the excitement is far from over at Dubai Summer Surprises. The city’s favourite summer festival is keeping the energy up with an array of fantastic family events, bigger-than-ever shopping and hotel deals, and enthralling activities that are set to redefine the final weeks of summer.
From now until 3 September, immerse yourself in the season’s most vibrant festival with a curated weekly lineup of must-see and upcoming highlights, all brought to you by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).
KIDS-GO-FREE
Dubai Summer Surprises transforms attractions across the city into family wonderlands where interactive workshops, captivating performances, and mind-bending experiences await.
This August, visit AYA at Wafi City Mall, a sprawling immersive light and sound park across 3,700 square metres. Dive into 12 themed zones, each offering a unique universe of interactive wonders, and the best part – Kids Go Free.
Dubai's Museum of Illusions also beckons with over 60 exhibits of optical illusions and immersive installations. Embark on a realm of deception and enjoy the Kids Go Free offer.
Experience the iconic Burj Khalifa with your family and kids, as two children enter At The Top for free with two paying adults. Marvel at the breathtaking views from levels 124 and 125 until 31 August.
The excitement continues with Kids Go Free offers at Dubai Parks and Resorts, Xstrike, Woo-Hoo UAE, Expo City Dubai, Madame Tussauds Museum, Museum of the Future, Ski Dubai and more.
Countless hotels and resorts across Dubai are offering a whole host of not-to-be-missed UAE residents only offers plus unbeatable deals on family stays, with over 80 providing Kids Go Free deals. Up to two children can stay in an adult room at no extra cost, enjoying complimentary meals and access to kids' clubs.
UNMISSABLE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SUMMER
The Beat the Heat music festival continues, showcasing the pulsating Arab music scene. Featuring an eclectic mix of regional artists across diverse music genres, this concert series delivers electrifying performances that keep the vibes alive.
This week, Beat the Heat continues its journey of celebrating Arab musical talent with two eagerly anticipated performances. Prepare to be mesmerised by the exceptional Saudi female artist Modi Al Shamrani as she takes the stage on 19 August at The Agenda in Media City, captivating the audience with her incredible vocal skills. Dubai personality DJ Aseel is the second act of the evening, bringing seamless mixing skills to the dance floor, ensuring a night filled with infectious rhythms.
And block your calendars to wrap up the season in style with Massar Egbari and Disco Misr, set to rock The Agenda’s stage on 1 September.
MAGIC AT MODESH WORLD
From now until 27 August, immerse yourself in a world of indoor adventure and excitement at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Modesh World awaits with live shows, thrilling rides, and a variety of games for every age.
Explore four themed zones, each representing a season of the year, and dive into educational workshops focusing on sustainability and more. Plus, new this year is the Gamefy zone, featuring a weekly Gaming League with cash prizes and the mouthwatering MELT ice cream experience.
SHOPPING SPREES GALORE
Dubai Summer Surprises turns the city into a shopper's paradise with incredible retail deals and delights.
Meanwhile, City Centre Mirdif invites you to unlock the Suitcase of Surprises by spending AED 200 or more at any store (excluding Carrefour) to win amazing prizes from 12 to 22 August.
Mercato Mall adds a touch of circus magic with the mesmerising Diamond Cirque Show until 22 August - and don’t forget to take a turn on the famous Mercato slide during your visit. Additionally, every spend of AED 200 or more at Mercato or Town Centre, can gain shoppers entry into a special draw to win a brand new Cadillac Escalade, valued at AED 491,000, by validating their shopping receipts.
And for more rewards, dive into the 'Unforgettable Summer with Blue.' Spend AED 300 or more at Dubai Festival City Mall to enter the weekly draw for a chance to win one million Blue Rewards points until 3 September.
Take home a brand new Nissan X-TRAIL with the ‘Shop, Drive & Live it Up’ promotion taking place at participating DSMG community malls. Simply purchase items worth AED 200 at these malls to receive a golden ticket, and a chance to be one of the six lucky winners, until 3 September.
Savvy shoppers can indulge in the 'Save More Shop More' promotion, boasting fantastic offers and exclusive deals at 1915 by Seddiqi & Sons stores in top shopping destinations across the city, such as BurJuman, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Mall and City Centre Mirdif, plus Guess boutiques at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and BurJuman.
Spend AED 300 or more and use the SHARE wallet or scan your shopping receipts through the app to get the chance to become one of the five lucky DSS SHARE Millionaires, each winning the equivalent of AED 100,000 in SHARE points. This offer is available across Majid Al Futtaim Malls - Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, City Centre Me‘aisem, and City Centre Al Shindagha. Get started by downloading the SHARE app from Google Play and the Apple Store.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL REWARDS
As the countdown to the new academic year gathers pace, the much-anticipated annual initiative, the Modesh Scholarship, is also set to transform the lives of lucky students and their families across the emirate. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Modesh Scholarship offers 15 winners the chance to win AED 20,000 each to put towards school and university education expenses and enhance the academic journey of young learners. All you need to do is spend AED 200 or more at any of the participating Nakheel Malls - Ibn Battuta, Circle Mall or at any one of the seven Nakheel Pavilions International City, Discovery Garden, Al Furjan, Al Furjan West, Jumeirah Island, Jumeirah Park and Jumeirah Park East. Simply present the receipts at the customer service desk at the mall.
For more school-themed cash giveaways and promotions, keep an eye on Jumbo Electronics, which is hosting a mega Back to School raffle promotion. Grab deals on electronics, spend AED 1,000, and enter for a chance to win AED 25,000 in school fees. Plus, the Smart Surprises Weekend offers daily giveaways on summer staycations in 5 star hotels, along with smart devices such a mobile phone, roomba, TV, tablet, watch, purifier, and more from 18 to 20 August.
Make the most of additional early bird Back to School rewards by exploring the benefits of the EMAX GenZ Student Privilege Card, offering exclusive prices on laptops and more until 15 September.
Check out the Pan Home's kids’ collection featuring a range of kid's furniture and back-to-school products. What’s more, shopping in-store or online gives parents the chance to win a scholarship worth 30,000 dirhams towards their children's school fees. Shoppers can grab other amazing deals up to 70 per cent off on all items as well.
GET READY FOR SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK
Calling all food enthusiasts! Summer Restaurant Week is almost here. From 18 to 27 August, dive into Dubai's diverse culinary scene and relish signature menus at 60 top-notch restaurants and family favourites across the city. Lunch and dinner prix fixe menus offer unbeatable value across an exquisite range of cuisines, with two course lunches being offered at selected restaurants at just AED 95 and three course dinner starting from AED 150. Book your tables now at
Enjoy the ultimate summer extravaganza filled with incredible surprises, unmissable retail offers, diverse culinary delights and endless entertainment this Dubai Summer Surprises, running until 3 September. For more information, visit @CelebrateDubai and @StyledByDubai on social media channels, and mydss.ae.
Dubai Summer Surprises is supported by key sponsor RAKBANK MasterCard and Strategic partners which include: Al Futtaim Malls (Dubai Festival City Mall & Festival Plaza), Al Seef, Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Shopping Mall), AW Rostamani Group, Bluewaters, Citywalk, Emirates Airline, Enoc, Etisalat, Majid Al Futtaim (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira), Nakheel Malls (Ibn Battuta Mall, Nakheel Mall, Dragon Mart 2, Palm West Beach and The View), The Beach and The Outlet Village.
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