As Dubai Summer Surprises kicks off its fourth week, we’ve already seen more incredible events, deals and offers than we can throw a stick out. But do you fancy some more? Of course you do.
From family day outs to exclusive staycation deals, there’s still plenty of time to avail these 25 jaw-dropping offers, so what are you waiting for?
1. Your last chance to enjoy the magic of movies
If you’ve not taken advantage of all the great deals, offers and events down at Reel Cinemas yet then now’s your chance – as you’ve only got until the end of the month to enjoy discounts on couples’ nights and friend dates, plus loads for the kids including free screenings if they dress up as their favourite movie character. Consider this your final warning.
Running until Sun Jul 31. All Reel Cinema locations.
2. Shop and win TVs, iPads, jewellery and more
What if we told you that by simply spending Dhs500 this DSS, you could walk away with a free TV? Crazy, we know. Well that’s exactly the deal with this month’s Lucky Receipt Promotion, with 25 prizes to be won each day for 25 days from 25 different stores. Sense a theme? Jumbo, Crate & Barrel, Damas, Home Centre and Nespresso are just five of the brands getting involved, and there’s plenty more where that came from.
Running Mon Aug 1 – Thu Aug 25. Available at 25 participating brands across all their store locations, keep an eye out on the DSS social channels for more information.
3. Get treated to some free homeware at Chattels & More
We think the CEO at Chattels & More could be our new favourite person. To mark his 10th anniversary with the brand, the generous chap is picking up of the bill of one lucky customer at the MOE showroom every week of the shopping festival, so there’s no better time to start planning that home makeover.
Running Mon 18 July – Thur 1 Sep. Mall of the Emirates. chattelsandmore.com
4. Enjoy hefty discounts on snazzy eyewear and watches
Rivoli Group – the lovely people behind the Rivoli, Hour Choice and Rivoli EyeZone stores – are offering some really great deals on watches and eyewear this DSS, so head on down if you fancy stocking up. One lucky shopper will also be in with chance of winning Dhs10,000 with another four Dhs5,000 and 20 Dhs1,000 prizes. These offers are only running for three days though, so you better be fast.
Running Fri Aug 5 – Sun Aug 7. During mall opening hours. Available at Rivoli Group’s Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Center Mirdif and City Center Deira stores.
5. Send your kids into outer space with First Kids to Mars
If you’ve got a mini Neil Armstrong on your hands then Al Khawaneej Walk is the place to go this DSS. An educational exhibition for kids, in collaboration with Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre First Kids on Mars will immerse your little ones in the universe, teaching them about the solar system, gravity, how astronauts travel in rockets and so much more. They’ll even have the chance to sit inside a rocket and meet a Curiosity Rover and analyse soil samples from Mars to discover signs of life. How cool is that?
Running Thu Jul 30 – Sun Aug 28. Free entry. Al Khawaneej Walk, opposite Lezzet. 10am-10pm, Mon – Thu; 4pm – 10pm Fri – Sun.
6. Save on petrol whilst you dine at Last Exit
If you’ve been putting off filling up your car due to insane petrol prices as of late, Last Exit has your back with some killer deals on fuel and food this DSS. Our prayers have finally been answered…
Running from Sat Jul 2 – Sat Aug 28. Last Exit DXB and AUH, Sheikh Zayed Road. lastexit.ae/whatson
7. Spend a day down at BoxPark
From shopping, restaurants and movies to escape rooms and fitness classes, there’s heaps going on all year round at Boxpark. The best bit? There are offers on everything over DSS, so it’s the perfect place to spend a day while saving some dirhams all at the same time.
Running from Sat Jul 2 – Sun Aug 28. Boxpark operating hours. Alseef.ae/whatson
8. Treat the family to a staycation at Al Seef
With its serene views of the Dubai Creek, traditional dhows and old-world architecture, Al Seef is one of our favourite spots in the city for a little culture. Why not immerse yourself in the middle of it all this DSS with amazing summer offers on its authentic hotels? There’s even money off at its restaurants, museum and souq shops too, so what are you waiting for?
Running from Sat Jul 30 – Sun Aug 28. Across Al Seef. Alseef.ae/whatson
9. Eat delicious food at Dubai Foodie Destinations in City Centre Deira
Feeling peckish? Then hot-foot it down to Deira City Centre where there’s a number of culinary experiences to try. Play a Memory Game to win instant SHARE points when you present a meal receipt from Food Central for Dhs40 or more between July 24 to August 7. From August 1-4, little ones can take part in the Junior Chef workshop and learn how to make every day food items more special. Inviting families to get competitive, there’s a Cook Better Challenge (August 5-7) where kids will compete against adults. Also until August 7, there are five trolleys placed in throughout the mall where customers can donate food items to those who need it.
Running from Sun Jul 24 – Sun Aug 7. City Centre Deira operating hours. Citycentredeira.com
10. Book tickets for Mr. Kind – an educational musical for kids
Want to teach your little ones some world facts and have fun while you do it? Mr Kind will play at The Theatre at MOE this DSS, an educational musical in which the heart-shaped mascot and his good friend Lélé go on an exciting journey to discover our beautiful planet. This one will most definitely warm the heart.
Sat Jul 30 and Sun Jul 31, 11am, 3pm and 5pm. The Theatre at Mall of the Emirates. Artforall.ae
11. Throw some shapes at a Beat the Heat concert
Beat The Heat’s plethora of concerts continues this month with another four electric shows on the schedule. With high energy gigs for all cultures to enjoy, we recommend getting your dancing shoes ready for Arabian musicians Ahmed Kamel & Big Sam, who will be taking to the stage on August 6.
Tickets from Dhs100. Sat Aug 6. Rashid Hall, DWTC. Tickets available at dubai.platinumlist.net
12. Keep cool with Modesh at Cold Stone Creamery
The only thing better than ice-cream? Modesh flavour ice-cream, of course. Cold Stone Creamery has teamed up with our favourite yellow and blue mascot and his trusty sidekick Dana this DSS to create an exclusive new flavour that you don’t want to miss out on. There’s plenty of giveaways and parties happening in store too, making it the perfect place for both kids and adults alike.
Running until Fri Sep 30. Available at participating Cold Stone Creamery stores.
13. Channel your inner Torvill and Dean at the Sport Society Ice Rink
There’s no better place to take refuge from the Dubai summer heat than at Sport Society’s full-size NHL ice rink, and it’s even cooler this DSS with free weekend activities for kids when they join the Summer Camp. We can’t think of a better way to keep them entertained over the holidays.
Running Sat Jul 2 – Thu Aug 25. Sport Society, Mirdif. 1pm – 9.45pm, Mon-Thu. 1pm-11.45pm, Fri. 10.30am-11.45pm Sat and Sun. Join the Summer Camp for Dhs599.
14. Snap a selfie by one of the many DSS structures around Dubai
From quirky photobooths and Modesh and Dana statues to the impressively huge free-standing structure at MOE, there are plenty of cool spots to take a snap around Dubai this DSS. Prepare for plenty of Instagram likes.
Various locations around Dubai.
15. Enter a prize draw and rake in a million Share points
We know we keep coming back to this offer but we can’t help ourselves – it’s just too good not to share (and share, and share again). Simply enter Majid Al Futtaim’s prize draw and you could take home a million Share points which, equivalent to Dhs100,000, is quite frankly a lot. With nine prizes up for grabs, you can spend them across the group’s 16 malls, and all you have to do to enter is use the SHARE wallet or scan your shopping receipts. Good luck.
Running Fri 1 Jul – Sun 4 Sep. Mall of the Emirates, City Center Mirdif, City Center Deira. Mall.
16. There are millions of Shukrans to win at Oasis Mall
Spend Dhs200 or more at any store in Oasis Mall this DSS and you could be one of 25 winners of 150,000 Shukrans, all to be spent across Landmark Group’s 40+ stores. Even if you don’t get lucky you can still enjoy up to 75 percent discount in store. What’s not to love?
Running until Sun Sep 4, 10am-midnight. Oasis Mall.
17. Eat all the desserts at City Centre Mirdif
If you’re a fan of SALT’s legendary desserts – and let’s be honest, who isn’t – you’ll be happy to know there’s even more chances to indulge this DSS as the Dubai stalwart is running a delicious pop-up at City Centre Mirdif. Expect plenty of mouthwatering treats made with fresh tropical fruits.
Running from Fri Jul 1 – Thu Sep 1, 10am to midnight. The Galleria, City Centre Mirdif.
18. Keep little ones entertained while you shop with the Mercato slide
Shopping sprees at Mercato are fun for both adults and kids this DSS thanks to the return of the mall’s popular Modesh themed slide, which runs from the first floor all the way down to the ground. Providing hours of entertainment for little ones, there’s also circus performers putting on a dazzling show and weekly cash prizes too.
Running from Fri Jul 1- Sep 4. Mall opening hours. Mercato Mall.
19. Cool off at La Mer’s One-of-a-kind Ladies Night
Perhaps our favourite night in town, La Mer’s all-you-can-eat Laguna Waterpark Ladies Night is back by popular demand this DSS, and we can’t think of a better way to spend a Friday evening. Lads aren’t left out either – there’s plenty more going on at La Mer during the festival too, with food, drink and cinema deals aplenty.
Running from Fri Jul 1 – Sun Sep 4. Laguna Waterpark Ladies Night runs from 7pm-midnight. Dhs250. La Mer opening hours: 10am–12pm, Sun – Thu. 10am-1am, Fri – Sat. lamerdubai.ae/en/whats-on
20. Pay DIFC a visit for some insane competitions
Anyone fancy a free staycation at the uber fancy Ritz Carlton DIFC? Of course you do. Spend Dhs100 or more at DIFC’s Gate Avenue outlets and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a 2-night full board stay. If you’re taking your kids along for your little shopping spree, keep them entertained with an immersive Lego game on site, and if they end up building something you’ll be entered into the raffle too.
Running until Sun Sep 9. Mall operating hours. DIFC Gate Avenue,
21. Enjoy a break in your very own city
If travelling seems like just too much trouble right now – and we don’t blame you – there’s tonnes of great offers on some of Dubai’s finest hotels, so you don’t have to go too far to enjoy a mini break. Whether it’s paying for five nights and staying for seven or enjoying huge savings on room rates, there’s plenty for you and the whole family to enjoy. Participating hotels include Atlantis The Palm, Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City, Queen Elizabeth 2 and many, many more.
Running from Fri Jul 1 to Sep 4. visitdubai.com/en/whats-on/dss
22. Join the Gold Rush with Dubai Jewellery Group
How does buy-one-get-one-free on diamond jewellery sound? Or how about 75 percent off gold pieces? Yeah, we thought so. Dubai Jewellery Group is really bringing the goods this DSS with fantastic in-store offers as well as an exclusive raffle where 20 shoppers who spend more than Dhs500 could win Dhs5,000 worth of jewellery vouchers. Diamonds are a girl’s – and man’s – best friend, after all.
Running until Mon Aug 1. Participating outlets.
23. Enjoy a family day out at the Modesh World
Already proving a hot ticket this DSS, the city’s most popular family edutainment destination is back with a bang. Whether you choose to climb, bounce, ride, slide, skate, zipline or take part in the new Crazy Car racing challenge, there’s heaps of fun-filled activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Running from Fri July 1 – Sun Aug 28. 10am-10pm, Mon – Thu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sun. Dubai World Trade Centre Halls Saeed 1, 2, 3 & Arena.
24. Enjoy a shopping spree with RAK Bank
RAKBANK customers rejoice – this DSS, its Mastercard credit and debit card holders can get 10 percent cashback when spending over Dhs2,500 on digital wallet purchases. Who doesn’t love free money?
Running until Sun Sep 4. RAKBANK card holders must opt-in by sending ‘DSS’ to 7010 and purchases must be made via a digital wallet. Maximum cashback is Dhs250.
25. The Dubai Mall’s Biggest Deal of the Year – Shop & Win Dhs1,000,000
That’s right, when you shop at the world’s largest shopping mall, you could be in with a chance of becoming a millionaire. Each time shoppers spend Dhs500 (in one or two gos), they can enter a draw for the ‘Biggest deal of the year’. As well as the grand prize total, there are also Emaar Gift Cards worth Dhs25,000 spread over the eight weekly draws. The next draw takes place on Friday August 5 so you’ve got time to shop ‘til you drop this weekend.
Running until Sun Sep 4. The Dubai Mall @thedubaimall
