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Al-Ahram Weekly
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Fans participate in Aziz Maraka's new music video Shaifa Eh - Music - Arts & Culture
Jordanian singer and songwriter Aziz Maraka released a new music video for his single Shaifa Eh (What Do You See?) on Wednesday, featuring his fans. Aziz chose to shoot the video on the streets of Lebanon, featuring the band Disco Beirut alongside his fans and supporters. The filming was organised following an open invitation he extended to them via his Instagram page — a gesture he often makes, inviting fans to take part in the shooting of his songs. This approach enables Maraka to transform the shooting experience into a form of competition and creative challenge. It also creates an engaging dynamic and helps produce music videos that stand out for their unique and innovative style. Aziz had previously used this same approach in Egypt when filming the song Ma Tegy Sekka (Why Don't You Join Me?), which was shot on the streets of the Korba neighbourhood in Heliopolis. That video featured actress Asmaa Aboul Yazeed and gained widespread popularity across all social media platforms. The single "Shaifa Eh" features lyrics by Aya Atef, music by Aziz Maraka, and arrangement by Carlos Bou Mjahed. The new single was first performed in front of a live audience during his recent concert at the Dubai World Trade Centre (UAE) on 5 July, where it was well-received by the audience. The music video is now available on YouTube, all music streaming platforms, and Radio stations. Aziz Maraka Born in 1983, Maraka is a Jordanian singer, songwriter, and producer of Palestinian descent. His career began with "Bent El-Nas," his first hit on the self-titled debut album in 2008. The album helped Maraka propagate his music style, which he calls Razz — a fusion of Arabic rock and jazz performed in the Jordanian dialect. Currently, Cairo-based Maraka performs frequently in Jordan, where he has a large fan base, as well as numerous concerts in Egypt and across the Arab region. In addition to his well-established solo career, Maraka enjoys collaborating with various artists, including Egyptian musicians Tamer Hosny, Abyusif, and Sharmoofers; Amman-based Palestinian singer-songwriter Noel Kharman; singer Raji El-Jaru; and Sudanese rapper Ghayaz Alagha, among others. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Time Out Dubai
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai Summer Surprises is back for 2025: here's the lowdown on the best deals
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 has returned for another glorious round, meaning it's time to plot your summer itinerary. 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: 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: 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: 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 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. Check out more amazing deals 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: 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:
What's On
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Beat The Heat DXB returns this July with a sizzling summer lineup
When temperatures soar and the AC becomes your best friend, Dubai still finds a way to bring the city's music lovers together — this time indoors, and in style. Now back for its fourth season, Beat The Heat DXB returns this July with a stacked lineup of artists from across the region performing across four unmissable nights. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) in collaboration with Spotlight Live and Anghami, Beat The Heat DXB is part of Dubai Summer Surprises, the annual summer citywide festival packed with entertainment, offers, and family fun. With shows hosted at Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre, this series is all about turning the energy up, even when the mercury's rising outside. The season kicks off on Thursday July 4, spotlighting rising stars TUL8TE and Almas, who represent a fresh wave of Arabic talent with soulful, genre-blending sounds. On Friday July 5, the stage belongs to fan favourites Sharmoofers, known for their reggae-influenced Egyptian rock, along with the powerful vocals of Jordan's Aziz Maraka and the genre-defying talent Ghaliaa. Fast forward to Thursday July 11, and hip-hop heads can catch Soulja, Montiyago, and Mo Ali, three of the most dynamic names pushing Arabic rap, trap and Afrobeat-inspired music in the region. Finally, on Friday July 12, it's a celebration of Gulf pop, as Bader Al Shuaibi, Abdulaziz Louis, and Nasser Abbas close out the series with smooth vocals, polished performances, and hits you're bound to recognise. Each concert begins at 7pm, with doors opening at 6pm. Tickets are priced from Dhs105, with VIP and fan zone options available. Whether you're a hardcore regional music fan or just looking for an excuse to dance indoors this summer, Beat The Heat DXB is one of the city's top cultural highlights this July — and a cool way to keep the good vibes going, no matter the temperature. Location: Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre Cost: Tickets are priced from Dhs105 Times: 7pm from Thursday July 4, to Friday July 12 > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
CairoScene
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Tul8te & Almas to Take Over Dubai World Trade Centre on July 4th
They'll be performing at the Beat the Heat Festival in Dubai, which boasts a star-studded lineup featuring Aziz Maraka, Sharmoofers, Soulja, Montiyago, and more. May 30, 2025 Egyptian masked artist Tul8te and Emirati singer-rapper Almas are set to perform at Dubai's Beat the Heat Festival on Friday, July 4th, taking over the Dubai World Trade Centre with a dynamic double act. The event marks one of the opening nights of the month-long festival series, which features some of the most prominent names in Arabic alternative and pop music. Tul8te, known for his eclectic fusion of Arabic pop, trap, bossa nova, and psychedelic rock, returns to the region following international shows across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Almas, a leading voice in the UAE's emerging music scene, brings her signature blend of emotional lyricism and genre-crossing vocals to the stage. The Beat the Heat Festival continues on July 5th with Sharmoofers, Aziz Maraka, and Ghaliaa; on July 11th with Soulja, Montiyago, and Mo Ali; and on July 12th with Bader Al Shuaibi, Abdulaziz Louis, and Nasser Abbas.
Time Out Dubai
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 dates: What to expect this year
Dubai Summer Surprises, the annual programme of events, sales and concerts in the emirate, will return in June. Promising 66 days of fun, this year the event will run from Friday June 27 until Sunday August 31. This year's DSS will see sales anchored around three distinct shopping windows – Summer Holiday Offers, the Great Dubai Summer Sale and Back to School. These sales will bring plenty of new offers, exclusive promotions and big mall activations to the city. Summer Holiday offers will kick things off between Friday June 27 and Thursday July 17, the Great Dubai Summer Sale will be held between Friday July 18 and Sunday August 10 and the Back to School sale will be between Monday August 11 and Sunday August 31. In addition to these big sales periods, there will be plenty of big concerts coming to Dubai throughout the summer. The opening weekend will bring three nights of shows to the city between the Friday and Sunday, with the headliners yet to be announced. The Beat The Heat DXB concert series will be held over two weekends in July once again at Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets are already on sale from Dhs78.75 and the opening night will feature rising stars in the Arabic music scene such as tul8te and Almas on Friday July 4. Sharmoofers, Aziz Maraka and Ghalia will perform on Saturday July 5. And the following weekend will see Soulja, Montiyago and Mo Ali take to the stage on Friday July 11, while Bader Alshuaibi, Abdulaziz Louis and Nasser Abbas will perform the following day. The summer concert series will also feature Jazziyat ft Banah on Friday June 27, Adnan Sami on Sunday June 29, Adonis on Thursday July 3 and Shreya Ghosal on Saturday July 19. Dubai Summer Surprises will also feature the Summer Restaurant Week, serving up dining deals between Friday July 4 and Saturday July 12. And shoppers will get even more chances to save with flash sales like the 12-hour sale and the daily surprises. More concerts, dining experiences and retail activations are expected to be announced in the next few weeks. Fri Jun 27 – Sun Aug 31. Across Dubai. Looking for things to do in Dubai? All the sports events in Dubai in 2025 to sign up for Make 2025 the year of your PBs 50 brilliant outdoor activities to try at least once in Dubai Let's take this outside The incredible Dubai hotels offering more than just a room Did someone say freebies?
