Dubai Summer Surprises is back for 2025: here's the lowdown on the best deals
The 66-day celebration is filled with reasons to head out and explore the city, from taking advantage of the massive shopping deals to attending concerts, enjoying foodie offers and family fun across the city's top malls and attractions.
This year's DSS revolves around three key shopping periods: Summer Holiday Offers, the Great Dubai Summer Sale and Back to School deals.
Summer Holiday Offers: Friday June 27 to Thursday July 17
Great Dubai Summer Sale: Friday July 18 to Sunday August 10
Back to School Sale: Monday August 11 to Sunday August 31
But what's worth knowing? What's worth adding to your diary? Comb through the list below to know where to start.
Standout events of the season
Witness Messi's story
Football fans, don't miss The Messi Experience at Dubai Festival City Mall.
This immersive exhibition takes you through the life of the global icon across nine themed zones packed with interactive games, storytelling and photo ops.
You'll find it just outside the mall on the Festival Bay side, near LuLu Hypermarket.
Buy tickets: visitdubai.com/messi-experience
Watch your favourite Middle Eastern artists
On the music front, Beat The Heat DXB is back for its fourth edition at Dubai World Trade Centre from Friday July 4 to Sunday July 13. TUL8TE and Almas get things started on the opening night, followed by Sharmoofers, Aziz Maraka and more. You'll also catch Ghaliaa, Soulja, Bader Al Shuaibi, Abdulaziz Louis and Akhras across a jam-packed schedule spanning Arabic indie, rap, pop and khaleeji fusion.
Concerts take place at Zabeel Hall 6, plus this year there'll also be entertainment zones and immersive experiences alongside the main stage.
Tickets are on sale from Dhs105.
Get tickets: visitdubai.com/beat-the-heat
Splash around a mini waterpark
Modesh Splash Park is back for the summer, this time at Bay Avenue in Dubai Festival City.
Packed with water slides, splash games and outdoor activities, it's the perfect spot for a fun family day out. The action runs daily until Sunday August 31, don't miss it.
Read more: visitdubai.com/dss-modesh-splash-park
Dine at Dubai's top restaurants for less
If your idea of summer indulgence involves really good food, then take note of Summer Restaurant Week.
From Friday July 4 to Sunday July 13, over 50 restaurants across the city are serving two-course lunches for Dhs95 and three-course dinners for Dhs150. Expect curated menus from some of Dubai's most sought-after kitchens.
What's more, 10 Dirham Dish, a special dining offer will see select restaurants offer dishes for Dhs10 throughout August.
Book now at summerrestaurantweek.com.
Shop 'til you drop with these amazing deals
Win Apple Watches, Samsung TVs and more when shopping at select stores
Until Thursday July 17, the Lucky Receipt promotion gives you the chance to win daily prizes when you spend Dhs300 or more at participating brands – Odora, Jawhara, EMAX, Chattels & More, Eros, Sharaf DG, Early Learning Centre, Flormar, Ecity and The White Company.
A total of 210 winners will be chosen over 21 days, with prizes including Apple Watches, e-scooters and 55-inch Samsung TVs.
1 million SHARE points? Yes, please
More giveaways? There's plenty more where that came from.
Spend Dhs300 or more at select malls – Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Me'aisem – and you could become a SHARE Millionaire. Four winners will each walk away with 1 million SHARE points during DSS. Isn't that the dream?
Be the proud owner of a Soueast SO6
The Dubai Outlet Mall is also jumping in on the action. Every Dhs200 you spend gets you a raffle entry to win a brand-new Soueast SO6. Just validate your receipts at the customer service desk and you're in the draw.
Rack up rewards
Meanwhile, Tickit – Dubai Holding's seamless rewards programme – makes summer spending a little more rewarding.
Link your Visa or Mastercard, shop with Tickit partners like City Walk, Virgin Megastore or Roxy Cinemas, and you could be one of five members to win Dhs10,000 worth of Tickit points. The more you spend, the better your odds.
Get designer furniture at a discount
Need new furniture? Interiors UAE at Dubai World Trade Centre is offering serious markdowns on luxe homeware brands like Giorgio Collection and Alf Italia until Sunday July 6.
Whether you're after a statement dining table or a plush new sofa, you'll find high-end pieces at more wallet-friendly prices, with expert advice and easy parking to sweeten the deal.
Shop and win a Polestar 4 at Dubai Festival City Mall
All roads (and receipts) lead to Dubai Festival City Mall this summer, where every purchase could bring you closer to driving home in a brand-new Polestar 4 LRSM.
Until Sunday August 31, shoppers who spend Dhs300 or more at any store in the mall can enter a grand prize draw for the sleek electric car.
All you need to do is validate your receipts at the customer service desk to get your name in the running.
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Psst. The Great Dubai Summer Sale is coming
Mark your calendars because this is going to be a big one. The Great Dubai Summer Sale is landing from Friday July 18 to Sunday August 10.
Expect three weeks of jaw-dropping markdowns, exclusive offers and surprise incentives across the city. We'll reveal all the deets next week, so keep a tab on Time Out Dubai for updates.
Win incredible prizes with DSS raffles
Drive off with a brand new car
Win a brand new Nissan Magnite SUV this DSS simply by spending Dhs200 at participating malls. DSS is giving away more cars than ever before, with nine cars up for grabs at weekly raffle draws. Feeling lucky this summer?
Win up to Dhs150,000 at participating jewellers
Spend Dhs1,000 or more at participating jewellers until Sunday August 31, to receive a raffle coupon. Each lucky holder of the winning ticket receives a gold bar weighing 12 grams.
Shop and win with your Visa card
Use your Visa debit or credit card at participating jewellers until Saturday August 30 and you could win jewellery vouchers worth up to Dhs175,000.
To enter, spend a minimum of Dhs500 on your Visa debit or credit card. 50 winners will be revealed by Dubai Jewellery Group, with each earning Dhs3,500 in shopping vouchers for their next shopping trip.
Enjoy the outdoors without hitting the outdoors
Stay stylish with ME by Meliá
This summer, ME by Meliá Dubai is offering 20 percent off stays, exclusively during DSS. Whether you're in town for culture, cuisine or a little design-led downtime, this sleek city stay has your name on it.
24 hours of cool at Radisson Blu
Check in whenever you want, stay for a full 24 hours at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront, yes, really.
Available till the end of September, the offer also includes free meals for kids under 12 (one per paying adult). Flexible stays, family perks and total freedom to check in whenever you want and not get sweaty over when to check out.
Make a splash at LEGOLAND® water park
LEGOLAND® Water Park has transformed into a high-energy water party called Summer Splash Fest, with games, live shows, meet-and-greets with your kids' favourite Lego characters, bubble zones and more.
The Wave Pool turns into a dance floor with a DJ spinning feel-good tunes. Kids will love it. Parents might, too.
Explore culture and cuisine in Al Fahidi
Step into old Dubai at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding with 20 percent off all public programmes this summer.
From traditional meals to guided heritage tours, this is your chance to experience real Emirati hospitality in the historic Al Fahidi neighbourhood.
Kids go free at Dubai Crocodile Park
This summer, little adventurers can visit Dubai Crocodile Park for free.
Meet baby crocs up close at 11.30am and 4.30pm daily, explore the aquarium and journey through 200 million years of reptilian history. It's part wildlife adventure, part science lesson and 100 percent fun.
Have a rainforest retreat at The Green Planet
UAE residents can visit for the day at Dhs139 and explore the region's only indoor rainforest – the perfect escape from the summer heat.
With exotic creatures, lush greenery and cool temperatures, it's a summer day out that feels like another world.
Experience waterpark thrills at Wild Wadi Waterpark
Beat the summer sizzle with a splash at Wild Wadi Waterpark.
Entry is Dhs169 for a full day of rides, waves and watery fun in the shadow of the Burj Al Arab. Pack your swimsuits – the slides are calling.
Find more deals here: visitdubai.com
Explore in-mall entertainment
Visit Mercato Shopping Mall for family-friendly fun
Mercato Shopping Mall is offering free shows, roaming performers and plenty to keep the kids busy. Think world-class circus acts, magic tricks, comedy, face painting and craft workshops – all under one roof.
And yes, the giant summer slide is back, so expect lots of squeals and speedy descents. The best part? It won't cost you a dirham.
Also, shoppers at Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah will have double the chances of walking away with incredible prizes until Sunday August 31.
Every Dhs200 spent earns an entry into the exclusive Dubai Summer Surprises weekly raffle draw with each winner taking home Dhs10,000 in cash. Each shopper is also entered into the grand prize draw, giving you a chance to drive off with the all-new Jetour T1 SUV.
Jurassic Park comes to life at the Mall of the Emirates
Get ready to walk through the gates of Jurassic Park right inside Mall of the Emirates. It's a summer adventure the whole family will want in on.
With towering stone pillars, lush greenery and that iconic logo overhead, this immersive setup is a must-see for dino fans. Snap pics, explore the prehistoric world, then swing by the themed café for fossilised nachos or triceratops tenders. It's dino-sized fun with a side of snacks.
See what's up in Dubai during DSS: mydss.ae
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