Enjoy an action-packed summer weekend in Dubai with these six entertaining activities:
Get ready for an exciting summer in Dubai as the city gears up for the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2022. Spanning through July and August, this year's DSS promises a vibrant blend of family entertainment, live cultural experiences, extensive shopping discounts, and interactive activities across the city.
Family Fun and Entertainment
The summer season is all about family fun, and DSS 2022 delivers just that. A family-friendly water zone, Endless Modesh Fun, at Dubai Festival City Mall offers water slides, splash zones, adventure zones, and interactive games, running daily from 4 pm to midnight until 31 August.
Meet Modesh & Dana, Dubai’s beloved mascot characters, who will be making appearances across various malls for surprise giveaways, photo opportunities, and family-friendly enjoyment. Keep an eye out for them at Mall of the Emirates, Ibn Battuta Mall, Circle Mall, Mirdif City Centre, Dragon Mart, Souq Hatta, and a special school visit at Dubai Children’s City on select dates.
The Modesh Summer Pass at Dubai Festival City Mall is a stamp-and-win adventure running until 30 August. Families are encouraged to engage with activity stations to collect stamps and enter draws for gift cards. The Modesh Store also features themed merchandise and interactive activations.
Shopping and Sales
Dubai Summer Surprises 2022 is a prime shopping season, with major retail events like the Great Dubai Summer Sale, Summer Holiday Offers, and Back to School promotions. These events offer savings of up to 90% across 3,000 outlets and 800 brands, making it a shopper's paradise. The Great Dubai Summer Sale is ongoing until August 10.
Live Performances and Concerts
The Beat The Heat DXB Season 4 is part of DSS, featuring regional musical talents such as Sudanese rapper Soulja, Saudi pop singer Bader Al Shuaibi, Egyptian band Sharmoofers, and others. These performances took place from July 4 to 13.
Other notable events included Bongo’s Bingo (a lively interactive game night) and performances by artists such as Lebanese quartet Adonis at Dubai Opera.
Upcoming Events
Laughing Nights brings together local and regional comedians for a power-packed stand-up showcase at Expo City Dubai on July 26. Popular Egyptian-American comedian Mohamed Helmy will perform his hit show Globally Local on July 27 at Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
Gahwa Beats, a fusion of music, visuals, and artisan coffee, debuted on July 26 at Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, and continues at new venues every Saturday through August. DJ Akmaral will perform at the inaugural DSS Gahwa Beats event.
The IRONSTAR Indoor Triathlon Challenge takes place on July 26 at Hamdan Sports Complex. Individuals or teams of three can participate in this event, which includes swimming, cycling, and running. Registration for the IRONSTAR Indoor Triathlon includes breakfast, a race pack, and prize draws, starting from Dh357.50.
The Dubai Dates 2025 event is a celebration of Emirati heritage and takes place from July 25 to August 1 at Qalaat Al Remaal, Dubai-Al Ain Road. Entry to this event is free.
The Great Dubai Summer Sale is ongoing until August 10, offering savings of up to 90% across 3,000 outlets and 800 brands. Limited-time flash sales, car raffles, cashback deals, gold giveaways, and a chance to win Dh1 million in cash are part of the Great Dubai Summer Sale.
Overall, DSS 2022 offers a vibrant blend of family entertainment, live cultural experiences, extensive shopping discounts, and interactive activities across the city, running mainly from June 27 through August 31.
(Note: The most recent detailed event listings are typically published annually, so for the exact current year events, checking official Dubai Summer Surprises resources or local event guides would provide the latest schedules.)
[1] Dubai Summer Surprises 2022: Event Guide
[2] Dubai Summer Surprises 2022: Great Dubai Summer Sale
[3] Dubai Summer Surprises 2022: Beat The Heat DXB Season 4
[4] Dubai Summer Surprises 2022: Additional Entertainment
- Immerse yourself in family-friendly fun at Endless Modesh Fun, a water zone at Dubai Festival City Mall, offering water slides, splash zones, and interactive games until 31 August.
- Keep an eye out for Modesh & Dana, Dubai’s favorite mascots, making appearances across various malls for surprise giveaways, photo opportunities, and family-friendly entertainment.
- Dubai Summer Surprises 2022 is the perfect time for shopping, with major events like the Great Dubai Summer Sale, Summer Holiday Offers, and Back to School promotions offering savings of up to 90% across 3,000 outlets and 800 brands.
- Catch regional musical talents such as Soulja, Bader Al Shuaibi, Sharmoofers, and more at the Beat The Heat DXB Season 4 concerts, which took place from July 4 to 13.
- Don't miss out on upcoming events like Laughing Nights, featuring local and regional comedians, Gahwa Beats, a fusion of music, visuals, and artisan coffee, and the IRONSTAR Indoor Triathlon Challenge, amongst others.
