Make unforgettable DSS memories this weekend

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The fifth weekend of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2024 is bringing everyone across the city thousands more exciting experiences with a packed programme of things to do, see, experience, and explore.

Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), residents and visitors can enjoy movie-themed fun at Roxy Cinemas, explore Dubai’s vibrant culinary scene for less, win big with citywide raffles, discover amazing kids-go-free and couples offers, and shop big-name brands - all at pocket-friendly prices.

SIZZLING SUMMER EATS

Residents and visitors can explore Dubai’s vibrant culinary scene at incredible prices until 15 August with the inaugural edition of Sizzling Summer Eats, in partnership with Zomato. The foodie fun offers diners the chance to save up to 30 per cent off at 100 leading family-friendly restaurants across Dubai. Tables of two can enjoy 20 per cent off their bill, while larger groups can take advantage of discounts rising up to 30 per cent for up to four or more diners. Participating restaurants include Arabeska, Foodings, Liwan Restaurant, Highway 311, Shang Palace, Mama Italia, Bice Mare Restaurant, KIMPO, Hoi An, and several others. The full list of participating restaurants can be viewed on Zomato.

MOVIE MAGIC AT ROXY CINEMAS

A great way to enjoy indoor fun with friends, family, and loved ones this weekend is with Movie Magic brought to you by DSS at all Roxy Cinemas in Dubai. The two-month festival is packed with world premieres, special events, celebrity visits, mega prizes, delicious combo offers on movie tickets and snacks, and much more.

On 31 July, Roxy Xtreme in Dubai Hills Mall will host the regional premiere of Ex Merati, with an exciting meet-and-greet with film stars Mohamed Mamdouh, Amina Khalil, and Hesham Maged.

For the ultimate cinema experience, fans can also witness hilarious stand-up comedy acts and enthralling live magicians at Roxy Xtreme throughout July.

This weekend is the last chance for visitors to win big with the Lucky Seats campaign and find special surprises hidden underneath their seats. Amazing prizes are up for grabs, including tickets to MOTIONGATE Dubai, concert tickets to Coca-Cola Arena, movie tickets, classic cinema snacks, and so much more.

HUGE PRIZES TO BE WON

A series of spectacular raffles and retail promotions offer everyone in Dubai plenty of chances to win thrilling prizes all summer – from brand-new cars to dazzling jewellery and exciting cash rewards. This year, DSS is crowning more winners than ever before with enormous cash draws and exciting prizes worth a whopping AED 50 million.

New to DSS and only valid for this weekend, Amber members who shop at participating outlets from 26-28 July can not only earn double the points, but also stand the chance to take home 1 million Amber Points, equivalent to AED 10,000, as part of the Amber Millionaire promotion. 10 lucky winners will be crowned upon spends of AED 500 at participating stores. Each additional purchase of AED 500 qualifies shoppers for one more entry into the draw, increasing their chances of winning.

Shoppers can drive off in a magnificent GAC GS8 2024 as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises Raffle Campaign 2024, organised by Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) until 1 September. Six lucky winners can take home brand-new vehicles in weekly draws that will be hosted all summer. It’s easy to enter, as anyone who spends AED 200 or more at 18 different participating malls will automatically receive a digital raffle coupon.

The excitement doesn't stop at mega raffles. DSS continues to bring exclusive promotions this weekend and throughout the summer until 1 September, showering shoppers with even more rewards. There are exciting chances to win 1 million SHARE points with DSS SHARE Millionaire at City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, and Mall of Emirates; two brand-new Lexus hybrid SUVs with Dubai Festival City Mall’s Spend and Win contest; a cash reward of AED 5,000 with the Slide into the Summer Surprises shop-and-win promotion at Mercato Shopping Mall and Town Centre Jumeirah; AED 10,000 in Tickit points each time shoppers make three purchases at participating outlets citywide; and a stunning 22.2CT diamond necklace and earrings set in 18CT white gold valued at AED 70,000 with WAFI City’s Spend and Win campaign.

BIG SAVINGS ALL SUMMER

An exciting weekend of savings awaits everyone in the city with an array of great offers at hotels and attractions. Families searching for memorable things to do can relish the maximum value deals that are part of the amazing DSS Kids Go Free offer across family staycations, thrilling attractions, and iconic entertainment destinations. This weekend, and running until 1 September, everyone in the city can enjoy unforgettable getaways and hospitality experiences for less. Hundreds of hotels across the emirate are welcoming young guests to stay free of charge, in addition to complimentary meal plans when kids dine on the same package as their parents. Hotels welcoming little ones for free include Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, The Palace Downtown Dubai, Lapita Hotel, Address Fountain Views, and many more. Dubai’s top attractions and entertainment destinations are also throwing open their doors and welcoming kids completely free of charge all summer, including Madame Tussauds, The View at The Palm, AYA Universe, Crocodile Park, La Perle by Dragone, and several others.

Couples can enjoy exclusive offers that cater to every preference and price point this summer, including city hideaways like Al Habtoor Palace, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, V Hotel Curio and Collection by Hilton, Rove Hotels, Accor Group properties, as well as beachside resorts including Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, Al Habtoor Polo Resort.

Another great way to enjoy maximum value this summer is with the exclusive DSS Entertainer, which unlocks over 7,000 buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) offers across Dubai’s best dining, attractions, water parks, and other destination experiences. There are thousands of Dirhams to be saved across the city’s leading attractions and theme parks, including The Flying Cup, JSR Stable Equestrian Club, MyGolf Dubai, and several others. Foodies can unlock pocket-friendly dining experiences at eateries like Carnival by Tresind, Boom Battle Bar, Mamazonia, Asia Asia, Fogo de Chao, Thiptara, and many more. Plus, there’s plenty to help everyone splurge on themselves or treat a friend with huge savings on salons, spas, and beauty treatments - including Soul Senses, Sofitel Spa with L’Occitane, Anantara Spa, and lots more. Valid for three months from the date of activation, the DSS Entertainer is priced at just AED 195 with all exclusive offers redeemable every day of the week. Savings increase the more offers are explored. Plus, users can share BOGO vouchers with up to three friends.y

BIG NAME BRAND DISCOUNTS

Shopping sprees are even more exciting this summer with the DSS Sales Season, which brings the best offers, sales, and promotions across the city’s vibrant malls and shopping destinations. The perfect way to find the best items and pocket-friendly prices, there is up to 75 per cent across more than 800 brands at over 3,500 outlets in Dubai. Shoppers can bag top name global brands at knockout discounts, while enjoying roaming entertainment and great dining offers.

DSS Daily Surprises promises to be another exciting experience for bargain hunters this week. Every day, a new limited-time deal is revealed at big-name brands across the city, with details for each day’s surprise only unveiled 24 hours beforehand. Shoppers can check the Dubai Summer Surprises website or @StyledByDubai Instagram page daily for the next big reveal and spend the weekend grabbing brilliant bargains.

Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 is supported by key sponsors Al Futtaim (Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Festival Plaza), Majid Al Futtaim (City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, and Mall of Emirates), Dubai Holding Asset Management (Al Seef, Bluewaters, City Walk, The Beach, and The Outlet Village), Mercato Shopping Mall, Merex Investment, Nakheel (Ibn Battuta, Nakheel Mall, and The View at The Palm); as well as AW Rostamani, Emirates Airlines, ENOC, e&, and talabat.

For more information, visit @CelebrateDubai on social media and the Dubai Summer Surprises website.