There’s something to do for everyone at Dubai’s malls this summer

Join in the summer fun with Hala Belsayf (hello summer) Al Khawaneej Walk and Last Exit Al Khawaneej where shoppers are set to find an array of offers on shopping, dining and entertainment until 31 August. Enjoy a fun-filled calendar of family activities, listen to live music and take in the wonderful decor and ambiance at each location. Best of all, it’s all free!

Break up your journey with delicious bites at unique food truck hubs at Last Exit locations citywide. During DSS make a pitstop at Last Exit AUH Bound, Last Exit DXB Bound or Last Exit Al Qudra for an unforgettable outdoor dining and entertainment experience in a lively atmosphere. All Last Exit locations have their own unique theme and entertainment, so each is worth a visit this summer.

Take in a dramatic sunset on the atmospheric Dubai Creek on what promises to be a spectacular family experience at Al Seef this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). The waterside lifestyle destination is serving up a host of offers and valued added deals on hotel stays, museum experiences, souq shopping, waterfront dining, entertainment, beauty and much more. Visit AlSeef.ae for more information and discover everything from hotel packages and deep discounts to details on all the cultural experiences visitors can enjoy including the must-visit Museum of Illusions where various optical illusions, brain teasers and hands-on puzzles will keep you and your family busy.

Change it up this summer with a visit to Boxpark to discover exciting entertainment on offer for the whole family. From 16 June to 31 August, enjoy exclusive summer deals, dining discounts and cool offers on cinema and entertainment. 

From 28 May to 27 July, head to Food Central from 6-11pm for a chance to take part in themed events. These include Game Nights, where participants can join by showing a receipt from any Food Central purchase for a chance to win instant prizes. Or find your singing voice with Karaoke Nights, open to all shoppers. And, you can also take part in Comedy Nights and let your stand-up talents show to a packed audience of fellow shoppers. Spend AED30 or more to take part in any of these activities.

Join your favourite characters from the Madagascar movies and experience thrilling family-friendly shows and activities. Brush shoulders with your favourite characters including the chance to sing along with Alex the lion and see Marty, Gloria, Melman, King Julien, and of course the Penguins in person. 

Po, the star of DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: Kung Fu Panda, will also be making regular appearances at City Centre Mirdif this summer. The Kung Fu Panda stage show promises to feature adventure, martial arts and hilarious set pieces. Shop for AED200 or more at City Centre Mirdif from 11 July to 4 August to enjoy free entry to either show. To learn more visit citycentremirdif.com/events

Shop at Dubai Festival CIty Mall from 28 June to 1 September 2024 to be in with a chance to win two brand new Lexus cars and win instant prizes daily. All you need to do for a chance to drive off into the sunset with a new set of shiny wheels is take advantage of the fantastic bargains on offer during DSS at the waterfront shopping destination. Spend AED300 or more to enter the exclusive raffle draw. To learn more visit dubaifestivalcitymall.com

Visitors can also enjoy a dedicated IMAGINE show - offering a unique sensory experience at the Festival Bay. The Guinness World Record winning production presents fantastic storytelling and choreography in action. And guests at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, don’t forget to get your hands on the summer discount booklet to avail offers on everything from entertainment at the mall to food and drinks. 

That's not all, take a picture at the Modesh booth in the Blue Rewards stand in the mall and post your pictures online, tagging @bluerewards, for a chance to win 5,000 Blue Rewards points. With five winners already announced on 21 July, there's five more chances to win with the next prize draw taking place on 17 August.

Every weekend, this DSS, visitors can enjoy live indoor entertainment at the courtyard in City Walk. Watch solo pianists, cellists, guitar duos, violinists and saxophone players with 20 minute sets four times a night starting from 5pm. There’s also a whole slew of offers on dining, shopping and wellness from special summer flavours at Aqaya to buy one, get one free breakfast offer at MINT. Check out a full list of offers here.

There’s no better way to start the summer than with a trip to Mall of the Emirates where fans of Despicable Me are in for a super surprise. From 28 June to 1 September, meet your favourite characters from the latest instalment in the Despicable Me franchise and get your picture taken with the Minions Kevin, Stuart and Bob. Little ones can also slide into a ball pit with all their friends. Make sure to scan all your receipts into the SHARE app with single or cumulative spends of over AED300 giving you access to the Despicable Me 4 activities.

Plus, each shopper also automatically gets entered into a prize draw where lucky shoppers can take home 1 million SHARE points, the equivalent of an incredible AED100,000 which they can spend across 16 shopping malls and over 2,000 stores across the UAE.

Like every year Mercato is one of the top family destinations to experience during summer. This year's line-up includes spectacular daily circus entertainment and the long-awaited return of the summer slide. Shoppers will be able to bag incredible savings and enter thrilling weekly raffle draws with every AED200 spent at either Mercato or the neighbouring Town Centre Jumeirah. Each week, two winners will be selected and each will receive a cash prize worth AED5,000.

From 16 August to 1 September, make your way to Nakheel Mall where fans of Transformers will be able find an immersive and exciting experience bringing to life the Transformers universe. This exclusive event is an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage with the Transformers, participate in various interactive activities and create memorable experiences. The upcoming Transformers movie starring Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jon Hamm will be released at the end of the year.

Stroll along the sun-kissed paths and feast upon cuisines from around the world at The Beach, JBR. The beachside paradise is the perfect destination to try out special summer desserts with exclusive offers available every day until 31 August. Download the Dessert Guide on thebeach.ae with plenty of indulgent treats to choose from. And head to the Pavilion where Tickit rewards app members can earn 5x points from 1 July to 31 August.

Make every shopping trip to The Outlet Village rewarding this DSS with Tickit, a first-of-its-kind rewards programme offering members an effortless and instant way to earn and redeem points. Shop using your debit or credit card linked to your Tickit account from 14 June to 31 August to earn 5% cashback in Tickit points. Download the Tickit app now from the App Store or Google Play. Terms and conditions apply.