Did someone say shopping? Get ready for Dubai Summer Surprises!
Dubai is a hive of activity buzzing with life. The city never fails to impress, whether it’s the exciting shopping festivals or record-breaking attractions. And now, to make the sweltering season super fun, Dubai Summer Surprises has made a stellar comeback! Celebrating 26 years of endless deals, events and entertainment, the festival promises bigger, better surprises this year. So get ready for the highly-anticipated summer shopping extravaganza!
Read on for everything you need to know about DSS 2023, from discounts and raffle draws to musical concerts.
DISCLAIMER: We will continue to add the latest offers and discounts as the details are released.
About Dubai Summer Surprises
The Dubai Summer Surprises is one of the biggest annual events in Dubai. This city-wide celebration brings with it some fantastic sales and offers, exciting entertainment, great deals on attractions, staycations and more. Dubai residents can dine at chic restaurants, stay at the best hotels and shop at top stores with awesome discounts.
This year, DSS returns for its 26th edition with a rich line-up of events and promotions. DSS 2023 will run for ten weeks. It will begin on 29th June and end on 3rd September 2023.
Dubai Summer Surprises also offers numerous opportunities to win big! The awesome Dubai Summer Surprises prizes include cash, cars and gift vouchers.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DUBAI SUMMER SURPRISES 2023?
Get ready to meet Modesh and Dana, DSS 2023 official mascots, at the hotspots of the city!
Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the Dubai Summer Surprises will feature a series of sales, deals, contests and other entertainment to keep you busy. From 25-hour sales to 90% discounts, the surprises are bigger and better this year!
Shoppers can also look forward to the return of annual favourites like the popular DSS Share Millionaire extravaganza, raffle draws and Daily Surprises. Let’s tell you about the latest announcements regarding the much-loved festival.
DSS Opening Weekend Mall Celebrations
Dubai Summer Surprises arrived with a tremendous opening weekend celebrating the return of an action-packed edition. Ibn Battuta Mall and City Centre Mirdif hosted double the excitement and double the celebrations from June 29 to June 30.
The inaugural weekend of the eagerly anticipated Dubai Summer Surprises featured high-octane acts that combined upbeat music with a laidback summertime ambience.
ENTER THE MODESH WORLD
At Modesh World, summer in Dubai is always a blast. The indoor ‘edutainment’ attraction, which is open to everyone and is free to enter, offers a variety of games with different themes, learning areas, and entertaining pursuits for children of all ages. The event this year will be held in halls 3-8 of the Dubai World Trade Centre till August 27.
Ride the Twister, explore the new ice cream museum by MELT, or demonstrate your abilities at the Gamefy zone. Additionally, you can register for engaging workshops or compete in competitions to earn amazing rewards. You can also get a snack while you’re here.
SALES AND DISCOUNTS
Numerous stores and brands are participating in the yearly shopping festival, offering special discounts on their products. Take advantage of these exclusive offers to maximise your savings and enjoy a wonderful shopping experience.
Surprises at Dubai Festival City Mall
Another must-see location during Dubai Summer Surprises is Dubai Festival City Mall. Visitors may expect a wide range of thrilling experiences at this renowned retail and entertainment destination.
Participate in a contest for a chance to win a brand-new Toyota Supra to start the summer feeling early. Spend just AED300 before June 25 to be eligible to take this stylish automobile home.
Throughout the summer, the mall will also host family-friendly events, including sing-alongs with Baby Shark, LEGO NINJAGO, and guest appearances by well-known Trolls and Cartoon Network characters. Don’t miss the cutting-edge, world-record breaking IMAGINE show, a multi-sensory spectacular mixing laser, lights, and water.
During DSS, children can also take part in the free Sxill workshops at Dubai Festival City.
DSS DAILY SURPRISES
Aside from the citywide sales, the festive shopping season will be hosting the DSS Daily Surprises as it does every year. Shoppers can avail of some unbelievable offers, including Today’s Deal of the Day, across iconic sports, fashion, beauty, home and accessory brands. Moreover, you can enjoy up to 50 per cent off across 150 jewellery outlets.
RAFFLE DRAW
Organisers have announced the biggest deal of the year with Emaar Group. For every AED 200 spent or more at your favourite mall, you will receive a digital coupon for the Dubai Summer Surprises Raffle 2023. Six lucky winners will take home the brand-new Nissan X-Trail 2023!
There are many other raffle draws in which you can win anything from a luxurious all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz A200 to up to 75% off diamond and pearl jewellery. That’s not it – you can also win the grand prize of AED 2.5M and become an overnight multimillionaire.
Kids Go Free deals
Plan an unforgettable family getaway where the little ones go for free. Numerous attractions are participating in this amazing offer, including Sky Views Observatory, Pullman Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Habtoor Grand Resort, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Expo City Dubai and many more.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Over the DSS opening weekend, there will be plenty of treats in store for music and live entertainment aficionados. Details of some of the shows are given below:
Beat the Heat 2023
After a hugely successful first year, the Beat the Heat musical event is back for a second time. It will take place at The Agenda in Dubai Media City throughout the months of July and August and include a wide range of popular bands and artists.
- Venue: The Agenda
- Date: 22nd and 29th July, 12th and 19th August and 1st September
- Ticket: From AED 160
- Timing: 08:00 pm
Farhan Live
Bollywood superstar and multi-talented artist Farhan Akhtar will perform at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai for the first time. Witness how the Rock On star will flawlessly meld rock, Bollywood hits and heartfelt vocals into an unparalleled musical experience.
- Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
- Date: 1st September
- Ticket: AED 120 (Early bird)
- Timing: 09:00 pm
The Justice League at Nakheel Mall
This summer, your favourite DC superheroes are visiting Nakheel Mall for a month-long celebration.
Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, and The Batman will all be available for meet-and-greets at Dubai Summer Surprises. Moreover, visitors have the option of entering a thrilling virtual reality environment where moviegoers may participate in competitions and immerse themselves in the superhero universe through unmatched interactive experiences.
- Venue: Nakheel Mall
- Date: 29th June to 28th July 2023
- Ticket: Free of Cost
Meet Batman at Ibn Battuta Mall
This summer, the Ibn Battuta Mall will be transformed into Bruce Wayne’s Batcave, which will be a major surprise for fans of the Batman movies and comic books.
Through the magic of VR (virtual reality), participants in this amazing experience will be able to explore Gotham City’s streets or battle crime alongside the Caped Crusader, among other thrilling and immersive activities. And if you’re fortunate, he might even let you drive the Batmobile.
- Venue: Ibn Battuta Mall
- Date: 29th June to 28th July 2023
- Ticket: Spend AED 150 at the mall to get free entry
MOVIE MAGIC
Reel Cinemas by Emaar will present a month-long series of thrilling activities specially provided to you by Dubai Summer Surprises. Film enthusiasts can expect a few surprises, thanks to the cast’s planned special appearances, incredible collaborations, and much more.
- Venue: Reel Cinemas at Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall and Spring Souk
- Schedule:
- 5th July: El Bo3Bo3 – Meet & Greet Yasmine Sabri and Amir Karara at Reel Cinemas Dubai Mall
- 8th July: Catch Modesh and Dana on a tour at Reel Cinemas & Play DXB
- 12th July: Mr Ex – Meet & Greet the cast and a special performance by Ahmad Saad at the Dubai Mall lobby
- 15th July: Catch Modesh and Dana on a tour at KidZania
- 16th to 22nd July: Lucky Week! Book within this period for a chance to win tickets to our top attractions, such as At The Top Burj Khalifa, Sky Views, and more.
- 22nd July: Catch Modesh and Dana on a tour at Dubai Aquarium
- 29th July: Catch Modesh and Dana tour on a tour at At The Top, Burj Khalifa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dubai Summer Surprises?
Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Dubai Summer Surprises is a yearly shopping festival. Think of it as the summer version of the popular Dubai Shopping Festival. During the course of DSS, visitors and residents enjoy an epic range of deals, discounts, attractions, competitions and more.
What are the DSS 2023 dates?
The Dubai Summer Surprises 2023 began on 29th June and it will conclude on 3rd September 2023. It is one of the highly anticipated upcoming sales in Dubai.
That is all we have for you on the upcoming DSS in 2023. Of course, this is just one of the many surprises when it comes to shopping in Dubai. The emirate’s reputation as being a shopping metropolis is certainly well-deserved. If you are living in the emirate, check out all of the events and celebrations in Dubai for 2023.
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we all waiting for the Dubai summer sale as this is the month when we people save the biggest money on shopping. The shopping malls are rushed with crowed and people pushing each other, that shows how DSS fever is getting viral all over the Dubai.