Families can enjoy big savings on super summer staycations at some of the city’s best hotels this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS).

With only a few weeks of the school holidays left, now is the ideal time for families to book a few days of fun in the sun with free stays and even free meals available for children. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has highlighted some of the best vacation offers that children and parents will remember forever.

• Parents can make family time a top priority this summer at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. The hotel, located in Dubai Healthcare City, is inviting guests to book a staycation with family rooms available for as low as AED 227, inclusive of complimentary breakfast, in-room internet and taxes. Children aged 12 and younger can stay free of charge, while the hotel also offers early check-in and late check-out, available on request.
• Children can stay for free at Address Hotels + Resorts’ most family friendly properties this summer. As part of the great getaway offer, families can enjoy big savings when they check into the Address Dubai Marina, Address Dubai Mall and Address Downtown with 50 per cent off the best available room rate. The summer deal also includes a free Emaar Gift Voucher per room per night, worth AED200 for every standard room and AED400 for each suite. Families can also enjoy an early check-in at 10am and check-out extended to 6pm.
• Treat the kids to an aquatic adventure with Atlantis, The Palm’s fun-filled family promotion. As part of the Unbeatable Atlantis Aquaventure offer, families can enjoy great savings while they explore the hotel’s world-famous attractions including the Aquaventure Waterpark, Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dolphin Bay and Sealion Point. Tickets to Aquaventure are available from AED99, admission to The Lost Chambers is priced from AED40, amazing dolphin experiences at Dolphin Bay cost from AED400, while guests can enjoy Sea Lion experiences from AED325 and Aquarium experiences from AED196.
• Families with teenage kids can enjoy a great city break packed with big savings when they check into The H Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road. A maximum of two children under 17 years can stay for free when sharing a room with their parents and enjoy complimentary meals when dining as a family in designated hotel outlets. Deluxe rooms are available for AED360 per night with Executive Suites priced from AED499. Both offers include complimentary breakfast and are inclusive of service charge, municipality fee and VAT. The hotel will also provide a free three-course set menu for lunch or dinner for two people during their stay as well as 25 per cent off the final bill at hotel managed F&B outlets.
• An island staycation is just a short drive from the city at the Aloft Palm Jumeirah. Families will get back 100 per cent of the cost of their stay to use on F&B plus kids aged six and younger can stay and eat for free. With room rates from AED299++ for weekdays and AED399++ at weekends, a great selection of restaurants plus the picturesque No’Shu private beach, the Aloft Palm Jumeirah hotel is a great choice for a quick summer getaway.
• The Ramada by Wyndham Jumeirah has a great selection of offers for families looking for a holiday in the heart of Dubai. One child aged 12 or under can stay and eat for free at the hotel when sharing a room with their parents. Guests also receive 30 per cent off the bill at the hotel’s restaurants as well as 50 per cent off spa and massage treatments. A classic room, including complimentary breakfast and dinner is priced at AED199++, with a one-bedroom suite with free breakfast available for AED299++.
• Parents can enjoy their stay while the kids play at the InterContinental Dubai – Festival City. Families with children aged 12 and under who check into one of the hotel’s suites, available for just AED399++, can order a host of great toys including the latest action figures, board games and even arts and crafts equipment delivered to the room. The hotel is also offering baking classes while youngsters eat for free during their stay.

The 23rd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (9 July until 29 August 2020) is part of Dubai’s annual Retail Calendar that features major retail-based festivals, mega sales and exclusive retail experiences and attractions.

Dubai Summer Surprises 2020 is supported by key sponsor RAKBANK and MasterCard and strategic partners which include: Emaar (The Dubai Mall), Majid Al Futtaim (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira), Al Futtaim Group (Dubai Festival City Mall), Nakheel Malls (Ibn Battuta Mall, The Pointe, Nakheel Mall, Dragon Mart 2), Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Shopping Mall), Meraas (City Walk, Boxpark, The Beach, The Outlet Village, Al Seef, La Mer), Emirates Airline, Dubai Duty Free, AW Rostamani Group, Enoc, National Food Products Company and Etisalat.

To see the full calendar of events, please visit www.dubaisummersurprises.com and on @DSSsocial.