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 hours, 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.
- 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 27 to August 31, 2025) 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 British standup comedian Harry Statchini and Scottish Comedian, Daisy Earl all set to grace with their presence to keep you in splits. Come January 2025, you will get the chance to attend Netflix Star Schalk Bezuidenhout’s show, Crowd Pleaser. It is going to be held on January 24th at 8:30 PM at The Agenda Dubai Media City.
- Trivia Night: Get your brainiac mates in hand and make your way to the Crown & Lion’s quiz night on Thursdays 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, Wild Wadi Water Park 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 AM to 11 PM from Monday to Thursday and from 10 AM to 12 AM from Friday to Sunday, 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.
- Go Skiing: Take a break from the sweltering heat of Dubai and enjoy the cold and snow at Ski Dubai. This is the largest indoor ski resort in the world. It has a huge mountain where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other snow-related activities. Ski Dubai also has a Snow Park where you can enjoy some fun rides and games. You also get to meet penguins and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while viewing the winter wonderland.
- 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?
- OliOli Dubai: Another indoor attraction that kids can enjoy during the hot summer months is Oli Oli Dubai. An experiential children’s play museum, OliOli Dubai is interactive, educational, and fun. The place is divided into several galleries, where kids can experiment and create things using their creativity and imagination. Air Gallery, Water Gallery, Toshi’s Nets, Incredi-Balls, Future Park, Cars & Ramps, etc., are some of the galleries you will find here. OliOli Dubai also hosts specialized camps and events for kids from time to time.
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.
