Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2024 is set to transform the city into a vibrant hub of entertainment, shopping, and cultural experiences. Spanning ten weeks, this annual event promises a plethora of activities, exclusive offers, and unforgettable moments for residents and visitors alike. Here’s a comprehensive look at what to expect this summer in Dubai.
Key Takeaways
- Duration: 10 weeks of events and activities
- Highlights: Concerts, shopping deals, family-friendly attractions, and more
- Special Offers: Buy-one-get-one-free deals, massive discounts, and raffle prizes
- Venues: Various malls, Dubai World Trade Centre, Coca-Cola Arena, and more
Opening Weekend Extravaganza
The DSS Opening Weekend Celebrations will light up Dubai’s malls with live entertainment, featuring a dynamic mix of music, dance, and performing arts. City Centre Mirdif will host acts by Norwegian dance group Quick Style, Jordanian indie band Autostrad, and more. Mall of the Emirates will feature DJ performances and dance acts, while Dubai Festival City Mall will offer parades and stilt walkers.
Music lovers can enjoy concerts at the Coca-Cola Arena, with performances by Georges Wassouf and Al Shami, rappers Xzibit, D12, and Obie Trice, and Ethiopian pop star Teddy Afro.
Modesh World: 25th Anniversary
Modesh World, one of the region’s largest indoor entertainment facilities, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Located at Dubai World Trade Centre, it offers 170 rides and attractions, live entertainment, workshops, and giveaways. Key highlights include an Inflatable Park, Animal World Play Area, arcade games, VR experiences, and more.
Shopping Deals and Promotions
- 12-Hour Sale: On June 28, enjoy discounts of up to 90% across more than 100 brands at select malls.
- DSS Entertainer Package: Unlock over 7,000 buy-one-get-one-free offers for dining, attractions, and more, priced at Dh195.
- Retail Promotions: Avail discounts of up to 75% across 800 brands at over 3,500 stores throughout the summer.
- Raffles: Win big with the SHARE Millionaire campaign, Lexus giveaways, and more.
Concerts and Entertainment
The Beat the Heat concert series returns, transforming Dubai World Trade Centre into a hub of Indie Arabic music. Performances from regional stars like Siilawy, Marwan Moussa, and more are scheduled. The 2024 Symphonic Middle East Festival will also feature a piano duo and tango by Argentinian dancers.
Family Fun and Activities
Hundreds of hotels are offering Kids Go Free deals, along with attractions like Madame Tussauds, The View at The Palm, and Burj Khalifa At the Top. The Summer Restaurant Week and Sizzling Summer Eats will offer specially priced menus and discounts at top family-friendly restaurants.
City-Wide Activations
Retail hotspots like Box Park, The Outlet Village, and Al Seef will participate in DSS. The city will be adorned with themed structures, lighting displays, and performing arts, creating a festive ambiance. DSS mascots Modesh and Dana will also make appearances across Dubai.
Educational Camps
Expo City Dubai and Al Shindagha Museum will host summer camps for children, offering a blend of learning and fun through creative activities, workshops, and outdoor discoveries.
Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 promises a season of unmatched fun and excitement, making it the perfect time to explore the city and create lasting memories.
Sources
- Dubai Summer Surprises begins: All you can see and do over the weekend | People – Gulf News, Gulf News.
- Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 reveals biggest line-up of events | Uae – Gulf News, Gulf News.
- Dubai announces DSS dates with super deals, grand prizes, concerts and more – News | Khaleej Times, Khaleej Times.
