Pack your sunnies, charge your phones, and prep your wallets, because Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is back—and Majid Al Futtaim malls are going full throttle with surprises, sales, and straight-up serotonin. From dancing dinos to free ice cream and millionaire-making receipts, here’s your cheat sheet to surviving (and thriving) this summer in Dubai.
Jurassic Joy at Mall of the Emirates – Until July 23
Ready to channel your inner Chris Pratt? The Jurassic Café experience at Mall of the Emirates is basically a time machine with snacks. Giant gates? Check. Roaming dinos? Yep. Live shows in a prehistoric jungle? Absolutely. It’s like Jurassic Park, minus the danger and plus dessert.
Shop More, Win Big – Until August 31
If you needed a reason to swipe that card guilt-free, how about 1 million SHARE points? Spend AED 300 at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, or City Centre Deira and scan your receipt on the SHARE app. That’s it. You’re now in the running to win what we like to call “retail royalty status.”
The SHARE Show Goes On – Until August 31
Got your eyes on other malls? City Centre Al Zahia, Ajman, Sharjah, and Fujairah are also throwing their hat in the ring. Spend AED 200, scan, and voilà—you’re officially a contender for a 100,000 AED reward. Yes, for shopping. Yes, we’re screaming too.
SHARE Multiplier Madness – Until August 31
It’s like cashback, but on steroids.
- Spend AED 500–999 = 5X points
- Spend AED 1,000–1,999 = 10X points
- Go big with AED 2,000+ = 20X points
That’s basically your money doing cartwheels.
Shopping That Takes Off – Until September 15
STC pay VISA cardholders, listen up. Buy a Tourist Gift Card worth AED 3,500 at Mall of the Emirates and get a confirmed flight ticket. That’s right, buy your way to the skies. No lucky draw, no drama—just pack your bags.
12-Hour Shopping Frenzy – July 18
Mark your calendar with glitter pens: July 18 is when the Great Dubai Summer Sale kicks off. For 12 hours only, it’s raining discounts and prizes.
- Mall of the Emirates: Buzzer games = instant wins
- City Centre Mirdif & Deira: Spin the wheel, win big
Ready, set, swipe!
SHARE Cashback Bonanza – July 18–Aug 10 & Aug 15–31
Fashion fiends and foodie fam, rejoice.
- 5% cashback in SHARE points on Fashion, Accessories & F&B
- Every Fri–Sun (Aug 15–31): 15X points on all food & drink
That’s your brunch paying you back, literally.
Shamsa, Stilt Walkers & Drummers – July 18–20 at City Centre Al Zahia
Imagine casually shopping when suddenly—bam! A mascot dances by with stilt walkers and drummers. Yup, it’s happening. Three sets daily of joy, music, and Insta-worthy moments. You’ll want to stay for this one.
Voyage Club at City Centre Mirdif – July 23–Aug 10
Who needs a flight when Mirdif’s Voyage Club is serving culture on tap? From a Charms Bar to peel-and-stick tattoos at Ink Kissed to the quirky Waggish Boutique, it’s an artsy summer dream.
Summer Escape Adventures – Deira & Al Zahia
From July 24 to August 10 (Deira) and August 14 to 24 (Al Zahia), malls transform into airport-themed playgrounds. Spend AED 200 to unlock surprises, games, and a chance to win the grand prize. Boarding pass not required—just vibes.
3-Day Super Sale – August 8–10
Ready to shop like the world’s ending? Up to 90% off across all Majid Al Futtaim malls. That’s your cue to stock up, show off, and maybe cry happy tears at the checkout counter.
Free Ice Cream, Because It’s August
ICYMI, August = dessert dreams. A roaming ice-cream truck will be chilling through Al Zahia’s residential area and camping out at Al Zahia Plaza on weekends. It’s free. It’s frozen. It’s fabulous.
IRL x Roblox Mashup – August
The future is now: Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif are going meta with a digital Roblox experience that’s spilling into real life. Kids will lose their minds. Adults will pretend they’re just “supervising.”
Dubai, You’re in for a Hot One
From epic discounts and big wins to dancing dinosaurs and free flights, Majid Al Futtaim malls are turning DSS into a full-on festival. So whether you’re a deal-hunter, prize-chaser, or just there for the ‘Gram—you’ve got plans this summer.
