June 22 – July 31 @ Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the region’s most awaited summer entertainment and shopping fiesta, is back again for its fourteenth edition in 2011. The event will be held from June 22 to July 31.

Since the first DSS in 1998, families and visitors has been given something exciting to look forward to year after year. Dubai’s sun drenched beaches and golden sand dunes mingle with an infrastructure par excellence to give travellers a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience of shopping, entertainment, winning, and lifestyle, in addition to Modhesh World – the region’s biggest indoor edutainment venue named after the popular cartoon character Modhesh.

What is Dubai Summer Surprises 2011 all about?

Exploring Dubai is so much fun during the summer. The region’s best shopping deals, world-class family entertainment, giveaways worth millions of dirhams, and a choice of the Middle East’s finest spas await visitors to Dubai during DSS. Around 50 luxury malls put out the best shopping promotions for shoppers while hosting entertainment shows throughout the summer. These include highly-acclaimed international shows, concerts, and exhibitions.

What’s more, every shopper is rewarded for shopping with an opportunity to win prizes and giveaways throughout DSS. To top it all, visitors can choose from numerous spas to avail discounted rates for various health and wellness treatments.

Venue:
Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment
Address:
Baniyas Road next to Radisson SAS Dubai Creek

June 22 – June 24 @ The Dubai Mall

The EPIC Dubai Sustainable Living Expo will take place June 22-24 at The Dubai Mall, as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises festivities. It will bring together thousands of savvy shoppers to experience eco-friendly products and services covering different categories, including Fashion & Accessories, Food & Beverage, Leisure & Travel, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty, Business & Technology, Transportation, and Government. The EPIC Expo programme is packed with activities for the entire family and will feature EPIC Talks, EPIC Sights, EPIC Sounds, EPIC Eco-Fashion Shows, EPIC Live Cooking and EPIC Kids.

Venue: The Dubai Mall
Address: The Dubai Mall P.O. Box 113444 Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 362 7500, +971 4 362 7566
Email: enquiry@thedubaimall.com Website: www.thedubaimall.com

June 22 – July 31 @ Al Ghurair City

? Work Shop
? Board Games
? Meet & Greet

The Workshop and the Board Game operating timings are on Friday 2pm to 10pm and on Saturday to Thursday 10am to 10pm.

Freej Meet and Greet character visit timings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be 6pm to 9pm

Venue: Al Ghurair City
Address: Rigga Road Deira
Tel: +971 4 222 5222, +971 4 205 5309, +971 4 205 53171
Email: infoagc@al-ghurair.com
Website: http://www.alghuraircity.com/en/Home.aspx

June 22 – July 23 @ Mercato

See yourself like never before as our talented artist quickly captures your distinctive character in a sketch you can keep as a memento of your day at Mercato!

June 22 – July 23 @ Mercato

A fun and quirky musical performance mixing various instruments in a unique medley that will put an extra spring in your step!

Show Timing:
22nd June – 3:15pm, 4:30pm 5:30pm, 6:30pm
23rd June – 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:45pm
24th June – 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:45pm
25th June - 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm
26th June - 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:35pm
27th June - 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:35pm
30th June - 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:45pm
1st July - 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm
2nd July – 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm
18th July - 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm
20th July - 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:45pm
21st July - 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:45pm
22nd July - 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:45pm
23rd July - 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Venue: Mercato
Address: Jumeirah Beach Road
Tel: 04 344-4161
Website: www.mercatoshoppingmall.com/

June 22 – July 22 @ Mercato

International Award Winning illusionist. In the past three years, Mr Gaston was seen performing in Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Lisbon, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Madrid and Monte Carlo among others. This show is guaranteed to take the audience by storm as Mr Gaston will perform contemporary close-up magic with borrowed objects. This light-fingered champion’s demonstrations are undoubtedly not to be missed!

Show Timing: 22nd June – 5.15pm, 6.15pm, 7.35pm
23rd June – 5.15pm, 6.15pm, 7.35pm
24th June – 5.15pm, 6.15pm, 7.35pm
25th June – 4.15pm, 5.15pm, 6.15pm
1st July - 4.15pm, 5.15pm, 6.15pm
22nd July – 3pm, 4.15pm, 5.15pm

Venue: Mercato
Address: Jumeirah Beach Road
Tel: 04 344-4161
Website: www.mercatoshoppingmall.com/

June 22 – July 02 @ The Dubai Mall

The LazyTown show features the main characters Stephanie and Ziggy who are trying to set a new energy record in the town they are visiting. They call for Sportacus for help but Robbie appears and the energy meter is going further and further down. This is an exciting show with a health message.

Venue: The Dubai Mall
Address: The Dubai Mall
P.O. Box 113444 Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 362 7500, +971 4 362 7566
Email: enquiry@thedubaimall.com
Website: www.thedubaimall.com

June 23 – July 30 @ Mercato

Brought to you by The Green Ecostore children will be entertained and educated all at once, while making a variety of fun projects from Caterpillars to windmills. This activity will focus on helping to raise awareness of the environment.

Dates:
23rd – 25th June,
30th June,
1st and 2nd
July, 21st – 23rd July,
28th – 30th July
Show Timing:
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ticket Price:
One child- 20AED
Two children – 30AED
Three children – 30AED

Venue: Mercato
Address: Jumeirah Beach Road
Tel: 04 344-4161
Website: www.mercatoshoppingmall.com/

June 23 @ Mercato

Mercato’s talented group of Dancing Vignettes will spring in to action at various places around the mall, creating a lively performance ending on the main stage!

Show Timing:
23rd June - 5.45pm, 7pm, 7,45pm, 8.30pm
24th June - 5.45pm, 7pm, 7,45pm, 8.30pm
25th June - 5pm, 5.45pm, 7pm, 7.45pm
30th June - 6pm, 7pm, 7.45pm, 8.30pm
1st July - 5.45pm, 7pm, 7.45pm, 9.15pm
2nd July - 3pm, 5.15pm, 6.05pm, 7.05pm
21st July – 5.45pm, 7pm, 8.15pm, 9.15pm
22nd July - 5.45pm, 7pm, 8.15pm, 9.15pm
23rd July – 3pm, 4.30pm, 5.45pm, 6.50pm

Venue: Mercato
Address: Jumeirah Beach Road
Tel: 04 344-4161
Website: www.mercatoshoppingmall.com/

June 23 – July 03 @ Dubai Marina Mall

Based on the original Mr. Men and Little Miss books created by Roger Hargreaves. The show centres on Dillydale where characters have their own specially designed homes and where vehicles are abundant. Mr Happy decides to create Dillydale’s first dancing competition –the Dillydale Dancathon. Cacophony ensues when Mr Rude and Little Miss Sunshine decide to put a song together for the competition and Mr. Bump finds himself in the wrong spot.

Venue: Dubai Marina Mall
Address: Street É Dubai Marina
Tel: +971 4 436-1000

June 27 – July 06 @ Mercato

Our amazing ventriloquist will appeal to adults and children alike. Flown in from the UK especially to perform for Mercato, this witty performer will demonstrate a mixture of comedy magic, music and specialty talent of ventriloquism with 15 different puppets available, giving them each a special voice and personality. Not to be missed!

Show Timing:
27th June - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm (Main Stage), 6.45pm
28th June - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm (Main Stage), 6.45pm
29th June - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm (Main Stage), 6.45pm
30th June - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.45pm
1st July - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.45pm
2nd July - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.45pm
3rd July - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm (Main Stage), 6.45pm
4th July - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm (Main Stage), 6.45pm
5th July - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm (Main Stage), 6.45pm
6th July - 3.15pm ( Main Stage), 4.30pm, 5.30pm (Main Stage), 6.45pm

Venue: Mercato
Address: Jumeirah Beach Road
Tel: 04 344-4161 Website: www.mercatoshoppingmall.com/

July 28 – July 31 @ Deira City Centre

Dedicated to young fashions everywhere, the growing market of children’s clothing is celebrated in a display of the colourful, practical, and cool designs on the kids clothing scene. Kids Fashion Week features shows, the local catwalk stars of tomorrow, and global brands.

Venue: Deira City Centre
Address: Port Saeed Deira
Tel: 04 295-1010, 04 295-4486
Website: www.deiracitycentre.com

June 30 – July 09 @ Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment

A popular event with locals and tourists alike, this event gives a fascinating insight into the age old UAE Bedouin, marine, and mountain traditions. Emirati culture and handicrafts are celebrated and displayed in this authentic presentation. Visitors receive a rare and privileged insight into the history of Dubai and its surrounding Emirates.

Venue: Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment
Address: Baniyas Road next to Radisson SAS Dubai Creek

August 01 – August 30 @ Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment

Ramadan is the holy month which commemorates the revelation of the Holy Quran and is significant for all Muslims. During this month, Muslims abstain from all food and drink from dawn to dusk. In Dubai, Ramadan holds special significance and the period is marked by a host of Ramadan-related activities.

Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment along with its partners from other government departments will be organising events inspired by the spirit of the holy month. Planned activities will emphasize on the spiritual side of this occasion in addition to family oriented events. The influence of Ramadan is very much visible on all spheres of life in Dubai and the month ends with Eid celebrations.

Venue: Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment
Address: Baniyas Road next to Radisson SAS Dubai Creek

July 04 @ World Trade Center

This revered American DJ, singer-songwriter and musician will come to Dubai as part of as part of his Destroyed World Tour, which will see him perform alongside a full live band. He is expected to perform his latest single, The Day, released next month, alongside the most popular songs of his career, including Porcelain, Natural Blues and Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?

Venue: World Trade Center
Address: Dubai World Trade Centre
P.O. Box 9292 Dubai UAE
Tel: +971 4 332 1000
Email: info@dwtc.com
Website: www.dwtc.com

Credit: www.dubaievents.ae