Enjoyable Activities in Dubai over the Weekend - Summer Discounts and Family Entertainment
Dubai Summer Sales and Family-Friendly Activities Take Centre Stage
In the heart of Dubai, the city is buzzing with excitement as the Great Dubai Summer Sale (GDSS) Final Sale weekend wrapped up from August 8 to 10, 2025. This grand finale of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 season offered massive discounts of up to 90% at over 1,500 stores across the city[1][2][3][4][5].
Participating malls and retail destinations included some of Dubai’s leading shopping centers such as BurJuman Mall, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Walk, Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Mall, Dubai Outlet Mall, Festival Plaza, Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Mercato, Nad Al Sheba Mall, Nakheel Mall, The Outlet Village, WAFI, and many more[1][2][4].
The discounts spanned multiple categories including fashion, beauty, electronics, homeware, jewellery, and kids’ essentials, making it an ideal time for wardrobe refreshes, tech upgrades, and back-to-school shopping[1][2][3][4][5]. To add to the shopping experience, shoppers had chances to win prizes through raffles, with the Dubai Shopping Malls Group DSS Raffle awarding nine brand-new cars and the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group Raffles giving away 30 gold bars. The Visa Jewellery Programme also offered jewellery vouchers to 50 winners sharing Dh175,000[4].
While the GDSS Final Sale marked the grand finale of the summer shopping season, there's more to Dubai than just shopping. The city is also brimming with family-friendly activities for the little ones.
For instance, Bel Remaitha Summer Camp offers daily sports activities like taekwondo, swimming, football, and basketball, with flexible passes starting at Dh110[6]. Meanwhile, summer camps for kids are running until August 31 in Dubai, providing a fun and educational environment for the young ones[7].
At LEGOLAND Water Park, Neon Nights take place from 7pm to 8pm, offering an exciting blend of lasers, neon lights, and a live dance show. This event is included in your day ticket price (Dh295 online, Dh330 at the gate)[8].
Moreover, the Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children is offering a Burst of Imagination camp from August 4-15, featuring workshops in bubble painting, fluid art, sculpture, and more[9].
So, whether you're in the market for a shopping spree or looking for fun-filled family activities, Dubai has it all this summer.
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- The Dubai Summer Sales, concluded on August 10, 2025, offered significant discounts on various categories such as fashion, beauty, electronics, homeware, jewellery, and kids' essentials.
- In addition to shopping, the city presents numerous opportunities for family-friendly activities, including sports camps, educational summer camps, and themed events at attractions like LEGOLAND Water Park.
- For instance, Bel Remaitha Summer Camp offers daily sports activities for children, while summer camps are available until August 31 across the city.
- At LEGOLAND Water Park, the Neon Nights event provides an exciting combination of lasers, neon lights, and a live dance show, included in the day ticket price.
- The Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children is hosting the Burst of Imagination camp from August 4-15, offering workshops in various art forms.
- Dubai offers a plethora of experiences for people interested in lifestyle, entertainment, culture, travel, sports, science, education, fashion, food, home-and-garden, and even shopping.
- Whether seeking a shopping spree or fun-filled family activities, Dubai promises a memorable summer experience for all.
