This summer, Dubai is sparkling with activities. There are so many things to do in Dubai that you might just be in danger of having no time for yourself. There are new eateries to discover and fantastic new entertainment to enjoy. In fact, whether you’re into exploring various cuisines, bodybuilding, or enjoying the art and crafts scene, Dubai has stocked up on refreshing summer events in each area. Care to check out all those things to do and places to visit in Dubai during the summer with us? Continue reading this post.
Things to do in Dubai in Summer
1. Events and Fresh Activities This Summer for Foodies
- Fantastic Drinks in an Icy Setting: Don’t just refresh your mind and body, but completely beat the heat by heading to Chillout—the Ice Lounge in Times Square Centre. This dreamy icy venue is the first of its kind in the Middle East and is ready to serve a wide range of soups, cakes, beverages, etc. Open between 10:00 and 22:00 hrs, it is one of the best places to visit in Dubai in the summer.
- New Bakery in Mall of the Emirates: The London-born Bread Ahead has opened its newest branch of its wonderfully fragrant cakes and pastries bakery at Mall of the Emirates. This summer, get ready to visit this bakery to enjoy some of their classic delights, including soft cookies, pizzas, and sourdough-baked specialties.
- Michelin-Starred Meal and a Movie: A movie and a meal are the recipe for a perfect date. This summer, take your significant other to Vox Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, to watch the latest summer flicks while nibbling on the fine cuisine whipped up by celebrity Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes. Best of all? Complimentary blanket, pillow, and footrest from the people at Theatre by Rhodes.
- Theme Month: At the Cocktail Kitchen, the bar will mix some unusual juniper-based beverages to enjoy with their fantastic food. Get to the Cocktail Kitchen, Cluster P, JLT, for some cool summery drinks this year.
- The Atrium at Al Habtoor City: Head to the Atrium to experience fine dining at some of the latest venues, such as Factory by McGettigan’s, Lucky Fish, and Papa Bar Village.
- Dubai Summer Surprises: Be it for kid-friendly activities, family fun, endless culinary, or jaw-dropping wins, Dubai Summer Surprises (from June 29 to September 3, 2023) should not be missed.
2. Events and Activities for the Entertainment-Hungry Summer Gals and Guys!
- The Laughter Factory: Get ready to check out the Laughter Factory’s new lineup of stand-up comedians, who are all set to make you giggle and guffaw through the summer. Famous comedians such as Mike Marino and Khaled Khalafalla are coming down from Canada and the UK to keep you in splits.
- Love Karaoke? Head to Mr. Miyagi for a delightful karaoke night brunch from 20:00 until 23:00 hrs. It will set you back AED 249 per person for three-course dining and unlimited drinks.
- Trivia Night: Get your brainiac mates in hand and make your way to the Crown & Lion’s quiz night on Mondays this summer. Participate in all five quiz categories and win some cool vouchers for food and beverages!
- Retro Bar: Head over to the Lock, Stock & Barrel at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Barsha Heights, for the cool atmosphere, hearty grub, and retro soundtrack. The resident band, 13 Daze, rocks out retro tunes every Monday and Wednesday as well.
- Rock Climbing: Adventure HQ’s nine-meter indoor climbing pinnacle is ready for beginners and advanced climbers. It is one of the top kids’ attractions in Dubai. This summer, Adventure HQ is coming up with some more spots for newbies, so this is your route to fitness this year. The address is Adventure HQ, Times Square Center, Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Indoor Ripe Market: Fresh groceries are moving indoors this summer. Head out to the Ripe Summer Market for your baby spinach and kale on Saturday (at Dubai Festival Plaza) or Sunday (at Times Square Centre). Timings are from 10:00 to 19:00 hrs at Times Square Centre and from 10:00 to 21:00 hrs at Dubai Festival Plaza.
- Evening Dhow Cruise: This is one of the top things to do in Old Dubai. As the sun sets in, you can board a traditional dhow for a delightful buffet session with live entertainment and stunning city views onboard. Besides Dubai Creek, you can also go on a dhow cruise at Dubai Marina.
- Add Water Fun and Adventure: Whether you are traveling alone or with your family and kids, don’t miss Dubai watersports and water parks, especially Atlantis Aquaventure and Legoland Water Park.
3. Tons of Summer Kiddie Fun!
- Play DXB: Your kids are going to love this. Here’s a VR-activity-packed indoor entertainment park with a huge range of virtual reality experiences, gaming machines, and state-of-the-art simulators. Play DXB is the cool new summer haunt to engage your kids, and safe too. It is open on all days from 10:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs or 24:00 hrs, on level two of the Dubai Mall.
- Indoor Paintballing: Kids love to go paintballing, but you might not think it safe to let them do it outdoors. So, here’s an indoor paintballing arena. Get your family or buddies down to Pursuit Games in Jebel Ali Shooting Club and unleash your deadly competitive side. Not to mention, it is one of the top indoor activities in Dubai during the summer.
- Pac-Man Galore: For the next few months, head out to the Stereo Arcade in JBR for some real-to-goodness retro arcade games. 1980s nostalgia, anyone?
- Archery Tag: Kids, do you want to shoot arrows at enemies like Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games? Head over to the brand-new trampoline park in Al Quoz. Here you’ll find a massive foam pit to fling yourself into, and unusual games of trampoline basketball and football, plus 200 interconnected trampolines on which to unleash all your teen and kiddie angst. What could be better?
- Mini-golf in the Dark: You’ve played plenty of mini-golf under the bright sun. Have you played it in the dark, though? If not, head over to Tee & Putt for a game of glow-in-the-dark, miniature indoor mini-golf. The whole mini-golf area is themed around the galaxy, so you’ll aim the balls for one of the 18 holes guarded by astronauts, aliens, and other planetary objects. It’s just more fun this way! Address: Tee & Putt, Wafi, Oud Metha.
Conclusion
There is no doubt that visitors traveling to Dubai (from May to September) will rock this summer. Whether you’re a homemaker, a busy businessman, or a kid with too much energy, these summer activities in Dubai would keep you engaged and going strong.
