Dubai residents have the perfect opportunity to enjoy unforgettable thrills and endless joy this weekend, with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2024 bringing thousands of special offers to people living in the city. Now in its 27th year, the annual summer line-up organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) features thousands of pocket-friendly things to do, see, experience and explore, with extra savings and special offers just for UAE and GCC residents.

SPECTACULAR SAVINGS

UAE and GCC residents looking to enjoy maximum value this summer can grab the exclusive DSS Entertainer, which unlocks over 7,000 buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) offers across a superb selection of the best dining, attractions, water parks, and other destination experiences across Dubai. Valid from three months of the date of activation, the DSS Entertainer is priced at just AED 195 with all exclusive offers redeemable every day of the week.

There are thousands of Dirhams to be saved with the DSS Entertainer across the city’s leading attractions and theme parks, including The Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall, IMG Worlds of Adventure, MOTIONGATE Dubai, LEGOLAND Dubai, LEGOLAND Water Park, Real Madrid World, Aquaventure Waterpark, Wild Wadi Waterpark, Kart Mania, Drivers Lab, Royal Extreme Tourism, Insidious Escape Room, Fun City, and many more.

Foodies can unlock pocket-friendly dining experiences at eateries like Zahr El LaymounAlasly Restaurant, Risen Cafe & Artisanal Bakery, Cafe Bateel, Armani/Deli, L’Occitane Cafe, Al Bayt, Dunkin Donuts, Black Tap, and several others.

All these and many more offers are available for residents to enjoy, with savings increasing the more offers are explored. Plus, users can share BOGO vouchers with up to three friends. With such big savings on offer, there’s even more reasons for everyone to explore and enjoy more pocket-friendly fun this DSS.

RESIDENT STAYCATIONS

Hundreds of hotels and attractions across Dubai are extending brilliant discounts and pocket-friendly packages for UAE and GCC residents, ensuring everyone can enjoy incredibly affordable prices all summer. From indulgent luxury to casual staycays, there is a resident offer to suit every preference and budget this DSS. The city’s top resorts and five-star hotels have unveiled unmissable discounts on rooms, restaurants, spa experiences, and much more.

Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai is the place to be for residents looking for group bookings, with 50 per cent off a second room. Melia Desert Palm is extending a fantastic 40 per cent off rooms; while Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort and Anantara World Islands Dubai are offering an incredible 35 per cent off rooms and villas, along with 30 per cent off spa services. The Ritz-CarltonDubai International Financial Centre, Address Hotels & Resorts, Mercure Dubai Deira, Ibis Styles Dubai Deira, and Aparthotel Adagio Dubai Deira are all marking down rooms by 30 per cent off.

There is 20 per cent off room rates at Grand Hyatt Dubai, Novotel Bur Dubai, SIRO One Za’abeel, and Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown. Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island is taking summer savings one step further for UAE and GCC residents and nationals with 20 per cent discounts on room rates, dining, and spa. Jumeirah hotels have also unveiled amazing value deals as part of their ‘Exceptional Staycation’ packages, which give residents up to 20 per cent off room rates, complimentary breakfast, and additional savings on activities and more – whether residents are seeking ultra-luxury at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, city slicking at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, or casual urban vibes at Zabeel House the Greens by Jumeirah.

One&Only Royal Mirage has an exceptional buy-one-night-get-one-free offer for residents. The Dubai EDITION is giving residents four nights for the price of three, plus an extra benefit of an AED 200 spa voucher for post-retail therapy relaxation. Residents staying at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa will get discounts on room stays and F&B and the added benefit of AED 250 resort credit per day. Sofitel Dubai The Palm has great-value room rates this DSS as well as 20 per cent off at restaurants and in the spa. Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah and Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai are both offering 25 per cent off rooms. Fairmont the Palm has up to 25 per cent off dining and 20 per cent off spa services and Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, Dubai have amazing rates on rooms with free upgrades and breakfast.

Holiday Inn Dubai Business Bay, Staybridge Suites Dubai Business Bay, andvoco Dubai are all giving extended stays of 36 hours for one-night bookings, while Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Barsha has 15 per cent off best available rates. The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm has 10 per cent off room rates and 20 per cent off spa treatments. Fortune Hotel Deira, J5 Hotel Port Saeed, J5 Rimal Hotel Apartment, President Hotel, Al Habtoor Polo Resort, and Occidental Al Jaddaf Hotel also have 10 per cent off this summer.

A THRILLING DAY OUT

Attractions for residents to check out at special rates include Madame Tussauds Dubai, where entry is priced at AED 115 instead of AED 150. Silver Queen Yachts and Boats Rental are offering up to 40 per cent off group bookings. Friends and families can also enjoy double the thrills with the Dubai Parks and Resorts two-parks-for-the-price-of-one deal. For a truly unforgettable experience, couples can experience Dubai from the skies with the Paramotor Desert Adventure, at a special summer price of AED 799 instead of AED 950, or take a step back in time and learn about Dubai’s history at Al Shindagha Museum, where tickets are buy-one-get-one-free during DSS.

FAMILY FUN AND OFFERS

Families searching for memorable things to do this summer can relish the maximum value deals that are part of the amazing DSS Kids Go Free offer across family stay-cations, extended summer getaways, thrilling attractions, and iconic entertainment destinations. Running until 1 September, everyone in the city can now enjoy unforgettable getaways and hospitality experiences for less. Hundreds of hotels across the emirate are welcoming young guests to stay completely free of charge, in addition to complimentary meal plans when kids dine on the same package as adult guests. Parents and kids can make the most of the summer with memorable stay-cays at the Address Fountain View, Address Sky View, Atlantis the Palm, Le Meridien Dubai, Palace Downtown, St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, Vida Creek Harbour, Vida Emirates Hills, and this DSS. Ibis, Mercure, Mövenpick, Novotel, Pullman, and Swissotel hotels in the city are also welcoming young guests free of charge.

The affordable fun doesn’t stop at hotels – a wide variety of Dubai’s most exciting attractions, theme parks, and entertainment destinations are welcoming little ones for free as well. This includes LEGOLAND Dubai, Madame Tussauds, Xstrike, The View at The Palm, Dubai Crocodile Park, La Perle by Dragone, Ski Dubai, and AYA Universe amongst several others.

CITYWIDE SUMMER CAMPS

The Al Shindagha Museum Summer Camp welcomes children aged 6-13 years to enjoy thrilling challenges and indoor activities. Upcoming sessions will be hosted on 22-26 July, providing children the opportunity to hone their critical thinking, physical prowess, and problem-solving.

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood Summer Camp offers an exciting array of cultural and recreational activities for children aged 6-13 years. Scheduled over two weeks from 22-26 July and 5-9 August, workshops will be conducted in both English and Arabic by specialists in a safe environment that encourages children to develop their personal skills.

Expo City Dubai is calling young explorers aged 5-12 years to explore sustainable cities and spaces until 23 August. Activities include robotics sessions, indoor camping, photography, sports, scavenger hunts, fitness sessions, fun water activities, and so much more.

Children across the city can embark on endless creative adventures with exceptional summer camps at leading attractions. Ski Dubai’s enthralling summer camp runs until 31 August, calling young explorers to celebrate summer in the snow. Offering daily or weekly passes for kids aged 4-10 years, Ski Dubai opens the doors to lots of fun and learning with snow sports, educational programmes, trips to VOX Cinemas and the Magic Planet, and much more.

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 and @StyledByDubai on social media and the Dubai Summer Surprises website.