Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is offering plenty of ways to keep everyone entertained this weekend through events and promotions taking part across the city.  Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, shares the best activities for people to enjoy this weekend, including star singers, comedy nights and a final opportunity to be crowned the longest goal-scorer.

1. A chance to win 1kg of gold at City Centre Deira

Shoppers who spend over AED 200 at any retailer in Deira City Centre until 4^th August will be in for a chance to walk away with 1kg of gold. Lucky fashionistas will also get a chance to win free tickets to Vox Cinemas when buying from retail brands and families who dine in one of the F&B outlets will get free cards to Magic Planet.

2. Nassif Zeytoun Concert

Syrian singing sensation Nassif Zeytoun will be wowing the crowds at Dragon Mart 2 on 13 July. Taking to the stage at 7.30pm, the winner of the Arabic reality television show Star Academy will perform his most popular songs, including “Mesh Aam Tezbat Maae” released in 2014.

3. Win Instant Prizes at Majid Al Futtaim Malls

For the first time in DSS history, DFRE and Majid Al Futtaim have partnered to create a unique opportunity for shoppers to win instant prizes. Tourists and residents who spend AED 300 or more at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira or City Centre Mirdif are in for a chance to be amongst 5 winners daily to spin the wheel and win cash prizes between AED 2,500 to AED 100,000. One grand prize winner will spin the wheel from 8 to 28 July to win from AED 100,000 to AED 3 million.

4. Modhesh World

The family fun continues at Modhesh World at Dubai World Trade Centre where the air-conditioned halls are packed with interactive experiences across different zones: Show Land, Amusement Park, Jam Base, and Modhesh Bazaar.  Kids can enjoy big stage entertainment and delicious food and beverage outlets for snacking and dining moments at Show Land, while the Modhesh Bazaar is retail central with lots of shopping and indoor market action on offer.

5. Live Characters at Dubai Mall

Children will get to meet their favourite characters from IMG World of Adventure at the stage in Dubai Mall. The characters will appear every 40 minutes from 4pm to 10pm  daily with Characters like Iron Man, Thor, Spider Man, Black Widow (Marvel), Ben10 (Cartoon Network) and Dinosaurs (Lost Valley).

6. PAW Patrol Live Show

Running from the 12^th to the 19^th of July at Mall of the Emirates, PAW Patrol is an engaging, action-adventure preschool live show starring a pack of six heroic puppies led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder. With a unique blend of problem-solving skills, cool vehicles and physical humor, the PAW Patrol works together on high-stakes rescue missions to protect the Adventure Bay community. Kids can catch the PAW Patrol show at the South Galleria in Mall of the Emirates.

7. Summer of Laughter

The Laughter Factory, the Middle East’s longest running comedy night, will be hitting Dubai’s hotels this summer with its ‘Summer of Laughter’ tour from June to September. This weekend, Nick Beaton will be bringing his unique brand of laughter to the Movenpick Hotel in JBR with two shows on the 12^th and 13^th of July at 9pm.

8. Football Fever

Hurry up and enjoy the last chance of taking a shot at the longest goal ever at Deira City Center’s Football Fever activation. With the FIFA World Cup reaching its final stages, football fans can take part in this activity by only spending AED 300 at the mall.

9. IMG Worlds of Adventure

From 8^th June to 30^th September, ACCOR hotel guests will receive 30% off IMG Worlds of Adventure tickets. Families staying at ACCOR hotels will receive a promotion code once they have checked in so they can visit the popular indoor theme park at a discounted price.

10. Talents Festival at Children’s City

Children’s City at Creek Gate provides loads of education, entertainment and fun throughout the summer period. From the 15^th to the 28^th July, Children’s City will be hosting and exiting talent festival showcasing remarkable talent.

With plenty in-store this summer, people are encouraged to check out the website www.dubaisummersurprises.com or follow @DSSsocial for the latest information.