The 22nd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), which runs until Aug.3, is attracting thousands of visitors and residents with its funfiled activities.

Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter

The 22nd edition of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) this year is offering residents and visitors exciting events, sales, entertainment and offers on citywide attractions till Aug.3.

The organisers Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has revealed the highlights of the mall events taking place during the festival:

There’s an array of tropical activations happening at Ibn Battuta Mall until Aug.3.  Kids can take part in the Tropical Summer-themed workshop which includes fun activities such as the obstacle course, climbing wall, sand pit slide, cave of mirrors and so much more.

Don’t miss the stage shows every Thursday and Friday featuring some of the best-loved classics such as Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan Adventures, Alice in Wonderland and Last Voyage of Sindbad.

Now is the perfect time to download The Dubai Mall app and access the ‘Surprize and Delight’ of the day, where customers can win prizes through the app from participating retailers until Aug.3. Shoppers only need to register and log in daily to avail the exciting offers.

The region’s favourite indoor family entertainment event, Modhesh World, is expanding for DSS 2019 with Planet Modhesh at City Centre Mirdif until July 23. Planet Modhesh is an exciting and engaging platform for 3-years and above children and hosts various hands-on workshops, e-gaming, VR games and arts & crafts.

Feel the rush and slide into the summer at Mercato Malls.

Families and children experience the giant slide, which reaches from the first to ground floor… not for the faint hearted! And it doesn’t end there, parents can drop their little ones off at one of the circus workshops taking place between 5:00pm and 6:00pm until Aug.3.

Meet real life superheroes at Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif as iconic characters from Justice League visit Dubai.

Watch thrilling shows, take part in action-packed activities and enjoy a meet and greet with Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman and The Flash. The Justice League characters will be at Mall of the Emirates until 21 July, and City Centre Mirdif from July 25 to Aug.3.

Recently a couple, as part of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Miriam Wanjiru from Kenya was announced as the very first “Shop and Win” promotion winner of a brand-new luxurious car at the weekly raffle draw held at Dubai Outlet Mall. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), shoppers can get a chance to win and drive home an INFINITI Q30 every week during this festive period.

Commenting on her win, Wanjiru said: “Thank you so much DSS for being incredibly generous. The fact that I even had a chance to participate in this raffle draw is incredible! What I love most about shopping in the mall is that I can enjoy all the summer offers on different products in-store, and that I can get everything I ever need from the mall. It’s my hope that all shoppers this summer will have a chance to experience the chance to win just like I did! Thank you so much DSS for making my dream come true, thank you for changing my life.”

Those looking to win one of the remaining car prizes simply need to spend a minimum of AED 200 at any of the participating DSMG malls to enter the weekly draw. The participating malls to include Al Barsha Mall, Al Bustan Centre, Al Manal Centre, Al Mulla Plaza, Arabian Centre, Bin Sougat Centre, Burjuman, Century Mall, City Centre Me’aisem, Dubai Outlet Mall, Etihad Mall, Oasis Mall, Reef Mall, Times Square Center, Westzone Mall Al Khail, New Westzone Mall Mizhar and New Westzone Mall Mizhar 2. For more information on the “Shop and Win” promotion, visit www.dubaimallsgroup.com.

The Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls in Dubai have invited residents and tourists to take advantage of their massive discounts, live entertainment and family activities throughout summer. Mall of the Emirates and City Centres Deira, Mirdif, Me’aisem, Al Shindagha and My City Centre Al Barsha will have up to 75 per cent discounts on popular international   fashion, technology, jewellery and homeware brands.

Mercato on Jumeirah Beach Road has an array of amazing activities, events and promotions in store to ensure a memorable shopping and leisure experience during the six-week summer festival.

The summer shopping extravaganza includes discounts from 25 per cent till 75 per cent. An expenditure of  Dhs200 at Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah can give a chance to win a brand-new Infiniti QX70 or a family holiday to Thailand with dnata Travel and Banyan Tree Phuket.