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DSS 2020: 17 Amazing Dubai back-to-school offers and events

Fab kid-friendly deals and activities for the last few weeks of the UAE summer holiday

Published: August 10, 2020 13:33 Tabitha Barda, Baby & Child Editor

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Reform Social & Grill — KIDS EAT FREE AT REFORM: From Sat 9 August to Sat 15 August you can get one free kids’ meal with every adult main meal purchased at this popular British gastro pub in The Lakes. (0)4 454 2638. Image Credit: Supplied

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Funko dolls — HELP BUILD THE WORLD’S LARGEST MOSAIC AT MOE: From 13 August to 16 August, visitors to Mall of the Emirates can take part in a bid to break the Guinness World Record of the largest mosaic made from packaged products. Made entirely of Funko Pops packaging, the distinctive figurine toys with large heads, the mosaic will take the shape of Modhesh. Image Credit: Supplied

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Modhesh and Dana — WIN A YEAR’S SCHOOL FEES WITH THE MODHESH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME: Academic scholarships worth Dh25,000 will be presented to a total of 18 students. Running until 26 August, the promotion is open to shoppers who spend Dh250 in participating malls across the city. The first promotion will take place at Mercato Mall on 9 August followed by Town Centre Mall on 10 August, with the winners announced on each malls’ social media channels a day after the announcement. Participating malls include: Mercato Mall, Town Centre Mall, The Outlet Village, Citywalk, Al Seef, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Festival Plaza Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, My City Centre Al Barsha, City Centre Ma’seim, City Centre Shindagha, Nakheel Mall & Ibn Battuta Mall. Image Credit: Supplied

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Wild Wadi — THREE MONTHS OF FUN AT WILD WADI: As part of the DSS promotions wacky water park Wild Wadi is offering an Online Unlimited Access Wadi Pass promotion that offers up to three months of non-stop fun for Dh297 per person. Image Credit: Supplied

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Dubai Sports World — GET FIGHTING FIT AT DUBAI SPORTS WORLD: Exercise is renowned for bolstering the immune system and sporty students can get in tip top shape before the start of term indoors at Dubai Sports World at Dubai World Trade Centre. There are a whole range of sports academies for all ages running, from football to basketball, rugby, tennis and more, at Dubai Sports World from 9am to 10pm every day until 3 October. Image Credit: Supplied picture

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City Centre Mirdif — GET THE CHANCE TO BECOME A SHARE MILLIONAIRE AT MAJID AL FUTTAIM MALLS: Until 22 August visitors to Majid Al Futtaim malls need to spend Dh300 in Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif or City Centre Deira and scan their receipts using the MAF SHARE smartphone app in order to enter a raffle draw to win One Million Share Points. Draws to announce the next DSS Share Millionaires will be announced on 15 and 24 August and the last day to enter this promotion is 22 August. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Stoke House — KIDS EAT FREE AT STOKE HOUSE: From Sat 9 August to Sat 15 August get one free kids’ meal with every adult main meal at Stoke House, Trump International Golf Club, Damac Hills. This homely sports restaurant has a variety of salads and comfort foods to choose from. (0)4 245 3988. Image Credit: Supplied

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Laguna Water Park — FAMILY & FRIENDS PASS AT LAGUNA WATER PARK: La Mer’s Water Park Laguna is running a DSS summer deal with its Family & Friends pass offer. Visitors can buy three tickets and get the fourth free, with access to all of the water park’s slides, rides and its private beach included in the price. Image Credit: Supplied

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Ski Dubai — THREE ICE COOL PROMOTIONS AT SKI DUBAI: Indoor ski slope and snow park Ski Dubai is offering three promotions until 31 August: Budding skiers or snowboarders can become an expert on the slopes in just 48 hours with Ski Dubai’s intense two-day training session, while the annual Ski Dubai summer pass offers unlimited access to the Snow Park, up to two hours on the slopes, 40 minutes in the Penguin Encounter attraction, or a 60-minute Discovery Lesson. Guests can also pick up four Ski Dubai tickets for the price of three. Image Credit: Supplied

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Mall of the Emirates — JOIN THE GAMING AND TIK TOK CHALLENGES AT MOE: Mall of the Emirates will host the ultimate football match for online and real-life players with the OPPO Gaming Challenge, presented by DSS as part of the mall’s back to school promotions. From 20 to 29 August, gamers who register via MAF Share app or who spend Dh200 in the mall can first test their virtual football skills on four PS4 consoles loaded with FIFA 20. The winners of each gameplay match takes part in a physical one-on-one game of soccer on a specially built football cage pitch. The first player to score three goals will be named the victor and have their name entered into a draw to take on a famous international gamer in a virtual game of FIFA 20. Players in the OPPO Gaming Challenge can also win one of four OPPO mobile phones plus 10,000 MAF Share points. Plus, running until 15 August is the Tik Tok Challenge, in which youngsters are invited to head to the mall’s giant Boom Box display in the Central Galleria. Participants will be challenged to create a TikTok performance and post it online, using the MOE New Beginning Song on Anghami, for the chance to win daily prizes. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Ultra Brasserie — KIDS EAT FREE AT ULTRA BRASSERIE: From Sat 9 August to Sat 15 August get one free kids’ meal with every adult main menu item at Ultra Brasserie in Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina. This laid back international restaurant/ café offers an eclectic range of fresh, healthy meals and cakes. (0)4 277 5644. Image Credit: Supplied

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At the Top — TRY YOGA IN THE BURJ KHALIFA: Young yogis can feel on top of the world with Yoga At The Top, which can help students and parents prepare body and mind for the new term ahead. Taking place three times a week during DSS, up to 24 yoga enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy the panora from the Burj Khalifa’s viewing deck with classes led by expert yoga instructors from Core Direction, taking place from 6am. Bookings must be made in advance through the Core Direction app. Image Credit: Supplied

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Dubai Mall — WIN PRIZES WITH BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING AT DUBAI MALL: Get the chance to win one million Emirates Skywards Points or an Emaar gift card loaded with Dh10,000 when you download The Dubai Mall app and scan any shopping, entertainment or F&B receipts totaling Dh350 or more. Draws are held until 22 August. Shoppers who spend Dh300 can play The Dubai Mall app’s Scratch and Win game, which will be awarding two Dh10,000 Emaar gift cards to winners each week until 16 August. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Aqua Fun Water Park — SLIP AND SLIDE AT AQUA FUN: Aqua Fun, the giant inflatable waterpark located in the waters off JBR spells ‘I Love Dubai’, and is a thrilling obstacle course/ water park hybrid that is great fun for families with kids aged 6 years and upwards. Until 31 August. Image Credit: Supplied

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ZeeArts — ART, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT AND FITNESS AT IBN BATTUTA MALL: As part of the weekly Flashfit events on Thursday and Friday, Ibn Battuta Mall will stage a series of sporty challenges in partnership with Fitness First. Shoppers who spend Dh50 can play on a giant Snakes and Ladders boardgame or the Hang Challenge. Meanwhile in the mall’s Egypt court visitors can watch ZeeAtrts creating a huge graffiti mural, while the Mariana Duo will be holding daily concerts from 13 to 15 August, and cello players will be playing from 20 to 23 August. Image Credit: Supplied

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Shopping — SPEND AND WIN WITH DSMG: Until 29 August Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) is giving out a total of Dh100,000 to be shared between 20 families. Shoppers who spend Dh200 in any DSMG mall will be entered into a draw to win Dh5,000 in cash, with draws taking place on 17, 24 and 29 August. Participating malls include Al Bustan Centre, Al Barsha Mall, Al Ghurair Centre, Arabian Centre, Bin Sougat Centre, BurJuman, City Centre Al Shindagha, City Centre Me’aisam, Dubai Outlet Mall, Etihad Mall, Reef Mall, Oasis Centre, Times Square Centre, The Mall in Jumeriah, Uptown Mirdif, Sunset Mall and Palmstrip Mall. Image Credit: Supplied

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LED Robots — FREE FAMILY SHOWS AT DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY: Fans of live entertainment can flock to Dubai Festival City Mall for the Clockwork Dolls from 20 to 23 August and the Sequins LED Robots show from 27 until 29 August. Image Credit: Supplied

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