Families can enjoy captivating stories, lively conversations, and enchanting entertainment on 30 and 31 August at City Centre Mirdif

Free-to-attend sessions and live performances in both English and Arabic will feature acclaimed children’s authors and spotlight the UAE’s leading homegrown talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 August 2024: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2024 is continuing to unlock all new, one-of-a-kind experiences for residents and visitors in the final week of its biggest and most exciting edition, with the launch of Stories Alive by Emirates Literature Foundation. Coming to City Centre Mirdif on 30 and 31 August from 5pm, the free-to-attend sessions promise to leave families captivated with an enchanting celebration of the written and spoken word featuring renowned children’s authors, storytellers, and the UAE’s leading homegrown talent.

More than 550 brands at over 2,500 outlets are offering exclusive bargains and spectacular savings from 30 August to 1 September

For one weekend only, DSS Final Sale brings major markdowns on big name brands across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, homeware, electronics, and much more

Plus, last chance to win mega prizes including Jaguar F Pace, Lexus hybrid SUVs, AED 5,000 in cash, AED 10,000 in Tickit points, and stunning diamond and gold jewellery pieces valued at AED 70,000

Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Festival City Mall to host community runs on 25 August and 1 September respectively, offering everyone a novel new way to embrace an active lifestyle while staying cool indoors

Participants of all ages and abilities can challenge themselves, their friends, or families with the choice of 2.5km, 5km, and 10km courses

Registration is now open, starting at AED 85