Dubai Summer Surprises 2021: Free things to do with the family

Sports camp, a musical show and so much more - here's what you can do

Published: July 27, 2021 13:47 Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Parenting Editor

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THE BEST SURPRISES ARE FREE: Looking for some fun for the whole family without burning a hole in your pocket? We’ve got you covered; from real-life versions of animated favourites to a sports camp for kids, there’s so much to offer during Dubai Summer Surprises. Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to Image Credit: Arshad Ali/Gulf News

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ALOHA SUMMER ACTIVATION: Head on over to the Dubai Festival City Mall for a fun beach-themed framework of play. Besides a playground, there’s also a sandpit and fun workshops to attend. Keep your camera at the ready – the photo opportunities are around each corner. Image Credit: Supplied

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TOM & JERRY CHEESE TOWN EXPERIENCE: Are you a fan of those crazy buddies Tom and Jerry? If yes, head to Ibn Battuta Mall before July 30 for a fun pop-up full of games and activities that riff on their legacy. Your children can also discover the hilarious duo and take picture with them. And you can walk down nostalgia lane thanks to displays of original Tom & Jerry artwork, sculptures and animations collected over the years. Image Credit: Supplied

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MODESH AND DANA MAZE WONDERLAND: Check into a maze and wend your way through puzzles and obstacles to find to a Modesh and Dana statue that will make for a very, very Instagrammable moment. The maze will remain at Al Khawaneej Walk until August 18. Image Credit: Supplied

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MEET ‘HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA’ CREW: if you find yourself at City Walk between July 29 and August 28 this summer, you are in for a treat. Count Dracula and his gang will be roaming the streets and ready for photo opportunities ahead of the release of the movie ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ in August. Image Credit: AP

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COCOMELON SHOW: Between July 29 July and August 7 head on over to the Mall of the Emirates for the CocoMelon activation – which melds cartoons, nursery rhymes and children’s songs – and promises a wholesome good time. Image Credit: YouTube/@Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes

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