Families in the UAE can now fulfil their little ones’ dreams with various budget-friendly activities, thanks to Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). This summer, families can save big with the return of Kids Go Free offers, staycations, and special deals across Dubai’s resorts, attractions, and entertainment destinations.
Numerous hotels in the city are allowing up to two children to stay in an adult room at no extra cost, with the same meal plans as their parents. Besides free stays, many properties are also offering complimentary play sessions and fun extras.
Participating hotels include:
- St. Regis Dubai
- Atlantis the Palm
- The Palm
- Le Meridien Dubai
- Address Sky View
- Address Fountain View
- Vida Creek Harbour
- Vida Emirates Hills
- Palace Downtown
- Golden Sands.
Other free and budget-friendly options for families in Dubai this summer include:
- Modesh World, a free-to-enter edutainment attraction at Dubai World Trade Centre Halls 2-8, which includes live shows, thrilling rides, informative workshops and more.
- The IMAGINE show at Dubai Festival City Mall has been enhanced for the summer season.
- Mercato offers free daily circus entertainment and a free slide experience until Sept. 1. Live shows take place every day, including Neverland’s Magical Circus Adventure, the Magic Comedy Show, Harlequinn European Circus, Magic Phil and the long-awaited summer slide.
- Summer at City Walk offers indoor live entertainment featuring performances by guitarists, saxophonists, violinists and pianists every DSS weekend from 5:00 p.m. onwards.
- The Outlet Village offers exciting DSS Live Entertainment programming, featuring live acts in the evening, including a Candy Pop Parade, from Aug. 17-18.
- Transformers fans can head to Nakheel Mal ahead of the new ‘Transformers’ movie release for various interactive activities from Aug. 16-Sept. 1.