5 Dubai changes in August you need to know: Mallathon, school restart, Summer Surprises ends
Major Dubai changes are announced all the time, often a long time in advance, which is why we've rounded up the biggest changes to note that will arrive in August.
In August, two big sporting events are guaranteed to get you moving, before the little ones will get back to school.
Dubai Summer Surprises ends
The annual programme of events, sales and concerts in the emirate officially ends on the final day of August.
Sales of up to 90 percent off at some of Dubai's biggest and most popular malls are likely to be available throughout the final month of the event.
There will be two distinct sales events during the final month of the Dubai Summer Surprises, allowing you plenty of chances to grab a bargain.
The Great Dubai Summer Sale will run until Sunday August 10, while the Back to School sale will be between Monday August 11 and Sunday August 31.
During August, there will also be a 10 Dirham Dish event from Friday August 1 until Sunday August 31, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises.
The Dubai Mallathon begins
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A huge new fitness initiative, which will see Dubai's biggest malls be converted into massive running tracks, gets underway on Friday August 1.
The Dubai Mallathon will run, quite literally, until Sunday August 31, during the mornings at seven of the city's most popular malls.
Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Hills Mall, Deira City Centre, Springs Souk, City Centre Mirdif and Dubai Marina Mall will all host health and fitness tracks between 7am and 10am throughout the month.
The idea is to convert familiar indoor spaces into places that inspire movement and a more active community in Dubai.
Back to school
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Schools across Dubai will return from their summer break at the end of August.
The academic calendar for private schools in Dubai confirms that schools starting in September 2025 will officially get back in the classroom from Monday August 25.
While for private schools that start their academic calendar in April, classes will also return from the summer break on Monday August 25.
Dubai Sports World
A court at Dubai Sports World (Credit: Dubai Sports World)
Dubai Sports World is back for its 15th edition.
Spread across an enormous complex, it will be your home for all things sport – including football pitches for five- and seven-a-side games, tennis courts, badminton courts, cricket nets, padel courts and much, much more.
The region's largest indoor sports venue — covering an expansive 300,000 square-foot area, including 40 courts and pitches — will officially reopen on Sunday August 3.
A venue for anyone keen on a workout, there's a huge gym and fitness studio featuring daily classes and it will remain up and running until Tuesday September 2.
The petrol price will change
UAE petroleum prices change every month (Credit: Emarat)
As it does monthly in the UAE, the petrol price is set to change on the first day of August.
Following a month when prices increased, we're hopeful to see a drop in the per litre costs next month.
An announcement of the new rates will come on Thursday July 31, and the new petrol and diesel costs will come into place on Friday August 1.
To see how prices have fluctuated throughout 2025, head here.
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