The Summer Surprise Festival in Dubai

Dubai is one of the popular destinations for an extravagant vacation. Dubai has so much to offer that it appeals to every visitor. As we all know, Dubai has always been known for its shopping experience. Dubai hosts an annual city-wide summer festival, the Dubai Summer Surprises. The Dubai Summer Surprise offers an exhibition of sales, retail experiences, entertainment, and events. Not just that, the Dubai Summer Surprises is also for tourists who are looking for more than just shopping. What better time than visiting during the summer festival?

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Check out the guide below on the Dubai Summer Surprises and you’ll know what’s in store for you:

This highly awaited Dubai Summer Surprises offers over six weeks worth of amazing deals and promotions, Music and dance performances, shop-and-win promotions, exciting activities, and a variety of fun games and shows for the kids.

The DSS festival offers interesting deals not just on shopping but also on the famous attractions in Dubai. Here are the offers on which you can get your hands on at the Dubai Summer Surprise festival:

1. Six Week Sale

You can avail up to 25% to 75% of discounts on any popular brand at the DSS festival for over six weeks.

2. Deal Of The Day (DOTD)

The deal of the day offer would be a perfect opportunity for Bargain-hunters to get amazing shopping deals every day of the DSS festival. The deal of the day will be released on their direct website and their social media channels.

3. 12 Hour Sale

The Dubai Summer Surprise festival kicks off with a mega 12 Hours sale where you can avail discounts from 25% to 90%.

4. Dubai Pass

The Dubai Summer Surprises pass will get you up to 60% off on over 30 attractions across Dubai. From glam performances at Bollywood Parks to thrilling rides at IMG Worlds of Adventure, you can enjoy Dubai with this Dubai Pass.

5. Final Weekend Sale

If you’ve missed the start of the sale, then this would be the perfect option for you to enjoy the DSS deals and offers. To celebrate the six weeks festival and finish it with a bang, the DSS offers one final sale which features the last of all promotional offers and price cuts.

The Dubai summer surprise festival offers something to everyone. Be it discounted visits to Dubai’s best attractions or mega concerts and shows by global icons, the summer surprise has it all. Here’s what the Summer Surprise festival has in store for you:

1. Dubai Dolphinarium

A perfect spot for kids as well as adults to enjoy the marine life would be the Dubai Dolphinarium. It would be a delight for your kids to meet those chirpy dolphins and play with the skilful seals. You and your kid will also get to see various beautiful bird species at the park along with other activities. In order to get this deal, the child has to be accompanied by an adult.

2. Burj Khalifa

The Dubai Summer Surprise lets you experience Dubai’s state-of-the-art architecture for remarkably low prices this summer. The best way to experience the stunning views of Dubai would be from the top of Burj Khalifa. The DSS offers irresistible deals for the ‘At the top” viewing platform. Besides the Burj Khalifa, you can also get entry into the captivating Etihad Museum in Jumeirah. You can combine your Burj Khalifa tour with a ride on the Dubai Ferry.

3. Uber Deals

As you all know it gets hotter in the summer in Dubai and to Beat the summer heat you can commute like royalty through Uber. During this festive season, Uber offers up to 15% to all the Dubai pass holders, so that they get to their favourite shopping and entertainment destinations at an affordable price.

4. La Perle

La Perle by Dragone in Dubai is the first permanent show that will change your notion on reality and imagination and leave you bamboozled. You’ll most definitely be amazed by the stunning acts, gravity-defying acrobatics, mind-boggling aerial stunts, and the use of 2.7-million litres of water for dramatic special effects. Experience this stunning world with the Dubai Summer Surprises deals. During the summer festival, the tickets for daily performances are available at 50% OFF however, you will surely be tempted to go back for more not for the deals but for the startling experience.

5. Wild Wadi

What better way to beat the heat than at Dubai’s original waterpark – the Wild Wadi. Plunge into the endless water adventures and chill with the full view of the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. You are bound to get more bang for your buck at Wild Wadi Summer with the amazing deals that DSS has to offer.

6. Marina Mall Beach Party

The Dubai summer festival offers amazing promotional discounts and deals for all you party animals at the Dubai Marina Mall Beach Party. Not just that, you can also get a chance to win AED 25,000 Emaar Gift Cards for every AED 100 that you spend at the “Dive and Win” contest at the mall.

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7. Dubai Sports World

Do you or your kids miss playing sports with your friends during the summer? Well, not a problem. The Dubai Sports World is the perfect destination for you and your family to visit to try something adventurous from football, gymnastics, ping pong, street basketball, badminton, cycling, gym, to even a challenging ninja warrior course. Visit the Dubai sports world during the summer festival to get free entry.

8. Game Shows

DSS will be a fantasyland for kids with all the surprises in store! While your favourite Lego Ninjago characters like Lloyd, Master Wu, and Lord Garmadon will entertain the crowds at the Dubai Festival City Mall, the popular doggy heroes of Paw Patrol will put up an engaging show at the Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif. Kids can also play arcade games, rides, and activities like rock climbing at Magic Planet, Dubai’s favourite indoor family entertainment centre. Ferris Wheel rides, soft-play areas, bumper cars, puppet shows, theme park experiences, and exclusive teasers of upcoming animated movies – you and your little ones will be spoilt for choice in Dubai this summer!

9. Shine Spa

Let an expert masseuse of Shina Spa give you a 30-minute revitalizing body or scalp massage while you gaze at expansive city views right before you! Sit back and relax with a calming facial treatment or a nourishing nectar body wrap crafted to kill your fatigue in an instant! There’s no end to the offers and discounts on a range of peaceful and tranquillizing spa treatments at Dubai’s Shina Spa this summer.

10. VOX Cinemas

Pick from a wide variety of viewing experiences across the 14 screens of Dubai’s Vox Cinemas multiplex. Watch the latest flicks at the Theatre by Rhodes where you and your family can enjoy a menu designed by Michelin star chef Gary Rhodes. You can also entertain your kids at the kid-friendly screening rooms or get them to try the thrilling ‘4DX’ multisensory viewing experience that they’ll surely remember for life!

So, what’s stopping you? Start Planning your vacation to Dubai to enjoy great deals on shopping and even the must-visit attractions. If you need help planning, reach out to the destination experts at Pickyourtrail and book your trip to Dubai.