21 brilliant things to do this July in Dubai
Lucky for you, there's a sizzling list of activities to be getting up to, from top-notch dining deals to incredible concerts.
Or if you want to find a way to beat the heat, try out one of the new night swimming sessions and float your cares away.
Things to do in Dubai in July
July 1
Make the most of Dubai Summer Surprises
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Returning to Dubai for another year from Friday June 27, Dubai Summer Surprises will take over the city until the end of August.
From special sales to offers, entertainment and an indoor activity or two, keep your eyes peeled throughout the summer as more is announced.
Fri Jun 27 to Sun Aug 31.
July 2
Enjoy breakfast (with a view)
#breakfast #deal ♬ original sound – aidxn @timeoutdubai And now you can dine here for longer. Enjoy breakfast with a view at The Pods on Bluewaters Island with a breakfast platter, pancakes and more, with unlimited tea and coffee, while chilling in an air-conditioned pod overlooking JBR. Monday to Friday: 8am–3pm Saturday to Sunday: 8am–12pm Time Out tip: You can request for custom decorations for special occasions. #dubai
Did someone say Dhs49 breakfast?
Enjoy some sizzling dishes with a view at The Pods on Bluewaters Island, where you'll be served with a breakfast platter, pancakes and more and unlimited tea and coffee.
All the while chilling in an air-conditioned pod, the whole thing will only set you back Dhs49 each.
Dhs49. Open Mon-Fri 8am-3pm; Sat-Sun 8am-noon. The Pods, Bluewaters, thepods.ae (04 453 8994).
Try a brand new night brunch
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Level up your Wednesday night with unlimited pizza, free-flowing drinks and Burj Khalifa views at Arrogante.
Launching its new 'Sociale' night brunch, you'll be treated to some classic Italian dishes, meanwhile the DJ will be spinning live beats exclusively on retro vinyl.
Dhs299 (house). Wed 8pm-midnight. Address Residences Dubai Opera, arrogante.com (04 570 3653).
July 3
Watch Jurassic World
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You'd think they'd have a grasp on these dinosaurs by now, but thankfully not (because it means we get another Jurassic movie).
The next in the iconic series is set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, when an expedition begins to extract DNA from three prehistoric animals. As you can imagine, not all goes to plan. Starring Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, it's expected to be a great one.
Check out the best cinemas to catch it at here.
Jul 3. Various locations.
Enjoy a free ladies' night at GITANO
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Get the gals together for a night under the giant glittering disco ball of Gitano, which is offering free glasses of grape and Mexican mixed-drinks from 8pm until midnight.
Paired with live beats and and a jungle terrace to sip out on, you can also book a seated table from Dhs245 per person minimum spend.
Free (bar only). Thu, 8pm-11pm. J1 Beach, Jumeirah, gitano.com (058 566 2320).
July 4
Dance at Beat the Heat festival
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Beat the Heat DXB festival has been confirmed to be making a return in 2025, and this time it's coming for four separate nights.
Hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, you'll be able to dance the day away on Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5, as well as Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12.
Bringing some of the best Arabic musicians and some popular artists to the stage, early bird tickets are now on sale, priced from Dhs78.75.
From Dhs78.75. July 4-5, 11-12. Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre, dubai.platinumlist.net.
July 4
Play Bongo's Bingo at Bla Bla
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The crazy competition is back and more fun than ever, so get your bingo cards at the ready and prepare to win some prizes.
Complete with sing-along tunes you're going to love and even a dance-off or two, you don't want to miss this summer fun.
Dhs150. Fri Jul 4, from 7pm. Bla Bla, JBR, platinumlist.net (04 584 4111).
July 5
Make the most of summer restaurant week
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Part of Dubai Summer Surprises, the city will see a host of restaurants offer discounted lunch and dinner deals.
The set menus will be Dhs95 for a two-course lunch, or Dhs150 for a tasty three-course dinner. From Couqley French Brasserie to Cutfish, don't miss out on a bargain plate.
Dhs95 (two-course), Dhs150 (three-course). Jul 4-13, visitdubai.com
July 6
Get a flavour of Greece at Time Out Market
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If you're not jetting off to Europe this summer then don't worry, you can still get a flavour of Mykonos at A La Grecque in Time Out Market.
Get your tray piled high with saganaki-inspired fried and some souvlaki stuffed full with all the trimmings. Add on a baked halloumi and you're good to go. Be sure to grab a seat on the air-conditioned terrace to enjoy your lunchtime stay-cay.
Open Mon-Thu noon-midnight, Fri noon-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-midnight. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, timeoutmarket.com (054 375 2421).
July 7
Let the little ones try woodwork
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Trying to un-glue the little ones from their screens?
This hands-on woodworking experience might just do the trick. It's hands-on, creative and gets them to put on their thinking caps.
Offering hands-on sessions at Wood Wizards, the whole fam can get stuck into projects crafting everything from robots to planes.
From Dhs200. Open daily 10am-8pm. Summer 1 building, Creek Beach, @woodwizardsdubai (058 968 9901).
July 8
Enjoy Amazon Prime Day
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Shopping lists at the ready. The bargain discount day will return to Dubai in July, where you can make the most of some impressive offers.
From electronics to everyday essentials, take yourself to one of the city's best cafés get a comfortable spot and settle into some serious online retail therapy.
July 8-11 2025. amazon.ae/prime
July 9
Visit a vintage boutique
Spend a few hours browsing the rails at So Much Trouble, the vintage boutique that has just opened in a brand new location inside Atlantis The Palm.
You can find vintage luxury brand alongside Oseree, Oceanus, Lama Jouni and Ibiza's Isabel Moore and glamourous bags, watches and jewellery.
Try on unique designer wear, have your own blingy fashion show and even chill out with a coffee while you decide which bag is coming home with you.
Open Mon-Thu 10am-11pm; Fri-Sun 10am-midnight. Atlantis The Palm, solutions-leisure.com
July 10
Take a Burj Al Arab tour
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Ever wondered what one of the world's most iconic hotels looks like inside?
Join on the exclusive UAE resident tour this summer, that lets you nosey around the Royal Suite, the Observation Lounge and even inside the all-immersive experience suite.
Finish with a fresh juice in the lounge and look out over the Dubai skyline as you snap a photo or two.
Dhs195. Wed Jun 25 – Fri Aug 29, timings vary. Burj Al Arab, Umm Suqeim, insideburjalarab.com (04 301 7777).
July 14
Enrol the little ones in a summer camp
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Get the little ones over for a day at Green Planet, where the well-loved indoor rainforest is offering a selection of different day sessions themed around different aspects of the jungle.
Starting with Rainforest Ranger Monday's, you can also book in for Animal Adventure Tuesdays, Eco-heroes Wednesdays, and Jungle Scientists Thursdays.
Daily activities include treasure hunts, bug bingo, behind-the-scenes zookeeper experiences and mask-making.
Dhs250 (day pass), Dhs600 (week package). Mon Jul 7 – Mon Aug 21 (Mon-Thu). City Walk, thegreenplanetdubai.com (800 2629464).
July 19
Watch Shreya Ghoshal live
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Legendary Indian musician Shreya Ghoshal is heading to the Trade Centre Arena to serenade us with some of Bollywood's biggest hits like Chikni Chameli, Main Agar Kahoon, Barso Re and more.
Known for her 'sweet' and playful voice and technical prowess in handling complex vocal techniques, the Sunn Raha Hai singer has recorded over 3,000 songs in twenty languages and won five National Film Awards (India's top film awards).
Book tickets starting from Dhs95 to watch the singer belt out your favourite songs on Saturday July 19.
From Dhs95. Sat Jul 19, 8pm. Trade Centre Arena, World Trade Centre, dubai.platinumlist.net.
July 21
Try a swish ladies' night
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Akira Back's Batafurai ladies' night is one lively way to start the week, offering up a selection of Asian sharing plates and two hours of free-flowing drinks for Dhs250.
Arrive and watch the sunset over the water, then take a seat and enjoy the all-inclusive menu.
Dhs250 (ladies), Dhs399 (gents), Mon 7pm-11pm, W Dubai – The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, akirabackdubai.com (04 245 5570).
July 24
Try a business lunch at Atlantis The Royal
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Live your best life and dine at one of the most luxurious hotels in the world for just Dhs200.
The business lunch menu at Estiatorio offers up a fresh salmon tartare to start, then try the fish of the day or the Black Angus tenderloin for your main course. Finish with a traditional Greek ravani, to make the most of this gorgeous summer lunch spot.
Dhs200, Mon-Thu noon-4pm, 6pm-1am. Fri-Sun noon-1am. Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, milosdubai.com (04 426 2555).
July 25
Enjoy a moonlight dip
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The adults-only Al Janoub pool at One&Only Royal Mirage will be offering moonlight swims during the warmer months, where you can float and look out over Dubai Harbour.
Surrounded by the hotel's gardens, you can enjoy a mixed drink or two and chill out on a lounger or in a private cabana.
Dhs250 (min spend, poolside access), Dhs500 (min spend, private cabana). Fri-Sat 7pm-11pm. One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Marina, oneandonlyresorts.com (04 399 9999).
July 26
Take the kids for a free brunch at Certo
This spot in Media City has a family brunch where kids under ten go free.
Italian homemade food is served from a buffet, which includes a salad station and live pasta station. Kids can make pizza by the table and burn off some steam in the kids' play area.
Dhs159 (soft drinks), Dhs199 (house beverages), free (kids under ten). Sat 12.30pm-3.30pm. Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City, radissonhotels.com (04 366 9187).
July 28
Try a pamper deal
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Spend a couple of hours searching for you inner-zen and enjoy a free 30-minute add-on when you book any 60 or 90-minute treatment at The St. Regis Spa.
Whether you're desperate for a deep tissue massage or fancy a soothing facial, you can soak up the extra pampering time for no cost at all.
Offer ongoing. Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. The St.Regis Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, stregisspa.com (04 512 5566).
July 30
Box it out at Lucky Punch
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For this class, you're strapping on your boxing gloves (and a pair of giant headphones).
Let the coaches take you through powerful combos as you sweat it out to big beats under the glow of laser lights.
In between your rounds on the bag you'll switch to the floor, where you'll be moving through some big dumbbell movements to get that heart rate up.
Dhs140 (single class), Dhs650 (five sessions). Class times vary, Box Park, Al Wasl, dubai.luckypunch-boxing.com (058 519 5577).
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