Dubai residents and visitors can enjoy a wonderful weekend at the Dubai Summer Surprises, with the best shopping deals, family entertainment events, and much more. The 24th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises continues to present numerous surprises and delights visitors at the city’s famous destinations from August 5 to 7.
Dubai Summer Surprises, organized by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, enhances the city’s status as an enjoyable, open, and safe tourist destination that welcomes everyone. All participating destinations, stores, and shopping centers adhere to important health and safety measures, including social distancing and mandatory mask-wearing at all times.
The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment highlights the best activities, deals, promotions, and events taking place throughout the city this weekend.
**Live Shows**
Queen Elizabeth 2 Theatre at Port Rashid hosts the play "Love Beyond the Seas" tomorrow, presenting a charming romantic story filled with live music and songs that will delight theater lovers. Ticket prices start from 99 AED and can be obtained via visitdubai.com.
The Junction Theatre in Alserkal Avenue will host the theatrical performance "Scary Pad," perfect for horror theater fans and classic horror stories, from August 5 to 7. Inspired by horror films and monsters, the show ridicules some scenes from horror movies. Tickets are available through bookmyshow.com and visitdubai.com.
**Retail and Draws**
Four members of the Emirates Skywards program will win 250,000 Skywards Miles each during this weekend, as part of a daily draw for a million Skywards Miles. The promotional offer, running until August 7, gives away one million Skywards Miles, with program members earning one mile for every 5 AED spent on daily essentials. Members will also have a chance to enter the draw for every 10 miles won for every 50 AED spent.
The Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah will host a shop-and-win promo this weekend, accompanied by a variety of enjoyable activities and events for visitors.
Customers at the shopping center can benefit from discounts of up to 75% at most retail outlets. Additionally, for every 200 AED spent, shoppers will have a chance to win 10,000 AED in cash each week. Mercato will also feature live entertainment with performances from Italian, African, and Hungarian circuses showcasing a mix of acrobatics and juggling acts.
The “Shop and Win Your Dream Home” offer from Boutik Mall offers a fully furnished brand new apartment in Habtoor City. One lucky winner among those benefiting from discounts of up to 70% from Boutik Mall stores until August 31 will win this grand prize, valued at 1.1 million AED.
The Summer Resort offer will impress visitors at Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall this weekend and continues until August 17. Shoppers spending at least 250 AED in either mall can take their receipts to the specially set up Summer Resort office to receive a chance to pick an envelope containing prizes, including Skywards Miles (only at Dubai Mall), Emaar Points (only at Dubai Marina Mall), gift cards from Emaar, hotel stays, and much more.
The Summer Sales continue throughout the summer, running this weekend with participation from 500 brands and 3,500 stores offering discounts ranging from 25% to 75%. Participating stores include fashion brands like RVC, Massimo Dutti, Twin Set, and Cotton, alongside home goods stores like Jysk and Iwan Makhtabi for carpets. Sunglasses shops like Al Ameen Optical and Al Jaber Opticals and shoe stores like Coach and FitFlop are also offering major discounts and promotions.
The “Millionaire Share” offer, continuing through the conclusion of Dubai Summer Surprises on September 4, gives shoppers spending at least 300 AED in Majid Al Futtaim malls, including Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, and City Centre Me'aisem, a chance to win a million Share points weekly. To enter the draw, customers may use their Share wallets or scan shopping receipts using the Share app. Nine winners will be announced during Dubai Summer Surprises, with the remaining weekly draws held on August 8, 15, 22, 29, along with a final draw on September 7.
**Save More**
The "Save More" offer at 1915 by Sadgi & Sons gives shoppers a 25% discount when buying any watch or accessory, rising to 30% with the purchase of two items, and 35% when buying three pieces.
Two lucky shoppers will win vouchers worth 5,000 AED weekly, and four winners will be announced in the last week of Dubai Summer Surprises. A total of 100,000 AED in prizes will be given away over the summer, with participating stores including 1915 by Sadgi & Sons in BurJuman and Dubai Marina Mall, among others.
**Gold City**
The Dubai Gold and Jewelry Group offers shoppers three ways to enjoy exquisite jewelry with purchase vouchers worth 10,000 AED. The first offer includes discounts of up to 50% on manufacturing fees for selected jewelry collections, while the second offers 75% off prices on selected diamond and pearl jewelry.
The third offer provides shoppers with free gifts with every jewelry purchase exceeding a specified amount. Customers spending over 500 AED on gold or jewelry will enter a draw to win vouchers worth 10,000 AED, with 15 winners announced until August 10.
**Amazing Prize**
The Amazing Daily Grand Prize offer at Ibn Battuta Mall and Nakheel Mall will take place for the last time this weekend, where customers spending at least 200 AED can scan their shopping receipts at the customer service desk for a chance to win a daily prize of 10,000 AED. The draw takes place daily until August 7.
The “Shop and Win” offer gives shoppers spending 200 AED in participating malls a chance to enter a digital draw for a luxurious Infiniti Q50 car, with draws held on August 6 and 14. Participating malls include Al Bustan Mall, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Warqa City Mall, and others.
**Mercedes Draw**
The Mercedes draw during Dubai Summer Surprises opens participation for Dubai residents and visitors who purchase a 150 AED voucher from ENOC and EPPCO petrol stations, Zoom stores, and kiosks within malls and other locations, giving them a chance to win a 2021 Mercedes C200 and 25,000 AED. The draw, which runs until September 25, is also available online via www.idealz.com.
The “Taste and Win” offer with Dubai Summer Surprises, concluding on September 4, provides food lovers an enjoyable opportunity. Customers spending 100 AED at selected restaurants will have a chance to win Zomato memberships and gift cards from Ras Al Khaimah National Bank worth 200 AED.
Participating malls in this offer include Al Bustan Mall, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Warqa City Mall, and others.
**Family Events**
Mall of the Emirates hosts the popular Coco Melon show, beloved by children and adults around the world. This is the first time Coco Melon will be held in the region, inspired by the vibrant online world of Coco Melon. Children and adults can enjoy a variety of educational and entertaining activities, plus opportunities to play, learn, and sing in Coco Melon's farm, kitchen, bus, playground, and classroom.
Visitors to Coco Melon at the Central Galleria in Mall of the Emirates will enjoy the chance to take photos with the main Coco Melon character, Baby JJ. To enter the Coco Melon event, shoppers need to spend 300 AED or more and activate the Coco Melon offer through their Share app. Once they scan their shopping receipts on the app, they can access the event. The Coco Melon show runs at Mall of the Emirates until August 7 from 10 AM to 10 PM.
**Great Deals**
Splash Fest offers families a fun-filled weekend with great deals at some of the city's best water parks. From August 4 to September 4, entry into Splash ’n’ Party at La Mer Central is set at 50 AED per hour for children aged 4 to 10 years. Residents and visitors can enjoy unlimited entry to Laguna Waterpark by purchasing four tickets for the price of three until September 4.
The Splash Fest offer at Legoland Water Park provides a 20% discount on ticket prices when booked in advance online, and a 50% discount on cabana prices after sunset, alongside unlimited refills for gift bottles for two children, and free kids' lunch after 5 PM until September 4. Wild Wadi visitors can enjoy the Splash Fest offer for the water park, which includes a ticket with a meal for 149 AED from August 5 to 28.
Fans of the animated film "Hotel Transylvania" can meet various characters from the film, including Count Dracula, Frankenstein, Mavis, and Murray the mummy at City Walk this weekend. The characters will make live appearances on Friday and Saturday from 4:30 PM onwards.
**The Mysterious Hotel**
City Walk will also host a series of activities themed around "Hotel Transylvania" for families daily until August 28, including a special edition of the Mysterious Hotel, located in the City Walk Plaza. These activities include ball toss games, bingo, themed board games, arts and crafts workshops, and much more. Free entry is granted upon showing a shopping receipt of 100 AED or more at any of City Walk's stores.
La Perle, the stunning show combining acrobatics and music, will welcome guests this weekend. As part of a special Dubai Summer Surprises offer, children under 12 can enter the show held in Habtoor City for free when accompanied by an adult. UAE residents can obtain a 20% discount on ticket prices, with groups of four guests enjoying a 25% discount as part of a fantastic family and friends deal.
**Madhosh World**
Madhosh World, loved by children of all ages and families, offers a variety of games at the Dubai World Trade Centre, running daily until August 28. The three dedicated halls welcome Dubai residents and visitors to explore fun and meet the characters Madhosh and Dana. Guests can enjoy 64 rides in Adventure Village, while older children and teens can take pleasure in the slides and trampoline area in the competition area.
Joy Village features a wide range of traditional games, alongside prizes that can be won, while Discovery Village at Madhosh World hosts a collection of workshops and games inspired by the inventor character Dana. Recreation Village hosts numerous performances including a Peter Pan show, Cinderella fairy tale, Harley Quinn parade, and water drum shows, while Food Village offers a selection of global dishes. Madhosh World visitors can win a family car from Gargash Group and JAC Motors upon spending 300 AED. The winner will be announced on August 28.
The "Singing Adventure with Madhosh" show at Nakheel Mall, running until August 7, will enchant Dubai residents and visitors with music filled with fun suitable for the whole family. Guests attending the event can meet Madhosh and Dana, with shows and meet-and-greets occurring daily starting from 2 PM.
**Obstacle Course**
Khawaneej Walk will host the Wonderland Maze with Madhosh and Dana, the perfect destination for families and children of all ages. The event includes solving puzzles and jumping hurdles, where each participant entering the maze will face the challenge of finding the best path to Madhosh and Dana. Families can visit the Wonderland Maze with Madhosh and Dana daily until August 18.
D3's summer program will host a mask-making workshop for creative young people and their families this weekend. During the event, taking place on August 7, children will learn how to create masks using paper and various textiles. The mask-making workshop is ideal for children aged 8 to 13 years and will run from 10 AM to 12 PM at building 7.
IMG Worlds of Adventure invites residents and visitors to enjoy a fabulous family festival until August 28. The largest indoor theme park in Dubai hosts delightful entertainment activities including daily LED light dances and an indoor beach, one of the top attractions during the summer.
**Character Parade**
The Character Parade features over 30 popular cartoon characters, including Madhosh and Dana, Johnny Bravo, Gumball, Darwin, Finn, Jake, and Marvel heroes like Hulk and Captain America. Visitors will also enjoy zombies on a haunted hotel truck, see dinosaurs on a safari truck, and watch circus acts that include unicycle riding, stilt walking, swamp creatures, magic shows, African drummers, and African dances among much more. IMG Worlds of Adventure guests will also get to explore exciting competitions, great deals, and lots of delicious food options.
**Partners List**
This year’s Dubai Summer Surprises is in partnership with the main sponsor Mastercard from Ras Al Khaimah National Bank, and strategic partners such as Al-Futtaim Group (Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Festival Plaza), Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Mall), Abdul Wahid Al Rostamani Group, Dubai Holding, Emirates Airline, ENOC, Etisalat, and Majid Al Futtaim (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira), Merكس, Nakheel (Ibn Battuta Mall, The Point, Nakheel Mall, and Dragon Mart 2).
