Residents and visitors will have plenty of activities to explore in Dubai throughout August, with a calendar featuring shopping festivals, dining experiences, sporting events and live entertainment across the city.
From Dubai Summer Surprises to concerts, comedy shows and indoor sports activities, the month offers a range of experiences for families, fitness enthusiasts and entertainment seekers.
Dubai Summer Surprises
Date: 2 July – 30 August 2026
Location: Citywide
About:
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) continues throughout August with citywide shopping and entertainment experiences. Residents and visitors can enjoy retail offers, raffle draws, hotel and attraction deals, and family activities across Dubai.
Summer Restaurant Week
Date: Until 2 August 2026
Location: Citywide
About:
Summer Restaurant Week, part of Dubai Summer Surprises, offers specially curated menus at more than 50 casual and family-friendly restaurants across Dubai. Diners can explore cuisines from around the world, with reservations available through the Careem app via Careem DineOut.
Ibn Battuta Mall Indoor Run Series 3/5
Date: 2 August 2026
Location: Ibn Battuta Mall
About:
The Ibn Battuta Mall Indoor Run Series returns for its third event of the season, starting at 7:00am. The indoor race welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, with 1km, 2.5km, 5km and 10km routes available.
Dubai Sports World
Date: Until 25 August 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
About:
Dubai Sports World allows residents and visitors to stay active during summer at one of the region’s largest indoor sports venues. The air-conditioned facility includes football, basketball, cricket, badminton, tennis and other activities, along with sports academies and pitch rentals.
Dubai Mallathon 2026
Date: Until 15 September 2026
Location: Citywide participating malls
About:
Dubai Mallathon transforms participating shopping malls into indoor walking and running tracks. Open to all ages and fitness levels, the free initiative offers walking and running distances from 2.5km to 10km.
Endurance Games
Date: 30 August 2026
Location: Hamdan Sports Complex
About:
Endurance Games will make its debut as an indoor multisport competition featuring endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Participants can compete in aquabike, aquathlon, triathlon, duathlon and the EndureX challenge.
Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 ft Rasha Rizk
Date: 1 August 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
About:
Syrian singer Rasha Rizk will perform as part of Beat The Heat DXB Season 5. Known for her work on popular Arabic animated theme songs, Rizk will present an evening of music for audiences in Dubai.
The Laughter Factory
Date: 7 – 15 August 2026
Location: Multiple venues
About:
The Laughter Factory returns with performances from international and UAE-based comedians. The lineup includes Ricky Balshaw, Tevin Everett, Abz Ali, Miqdaad Dohadwala and Andrea Brooks.
A Night of Love and Tears
Date: 8 August 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
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Egyptian singer Ramy Gamal and Lebanese artist Wael Jassar will perform together in a concert celebrating contemporary Arabic music.
Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 ft Al Shami
Date: 8 August 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
About:
Syrian artist Al Shami will perform his popular tracks as part of the Beat The Heat DXB summer concert series.
Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 ft Marwan Moussa & Hleem
Date: 15 August 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
About:
Egyptian artists Marwan Moussa and Hleem will perform together, bringing rap and modern Arabic music to the stage.
Thaalam Beats
Date: 15 August 2026
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
About:
Thaalam Beats will feature performances from Benny Dayal, Usha Uthup and Thaikkudam Bridge, showcasing Malayalam and Tamil music alongside contemporary fusion sounds.
Lucky Ali Live
Date: 16 August 2026
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
About:
Indian singer-songwriter Lucky Ali will perform some of his popular songs, including “O Sanam”, “Ek Pal Ka Jeena”, “Na Tum Jaano Na Hum” and “Safarnama”.
JPEX Entertainment Exhibition
Date: 20 – 23 August 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
About:
JPEX Entertainment Exhibition will celebrate Japanese culture through anime, gaming, live performances, workshops and interactive experiences.
Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 ft Sultan Al Murshed & Talal Sam
Date: 21 August 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
About:
Saudi singer Sultan Al Murshed and Kuwaiti artist Talal Sam will perform together as part of the Beat The Heat DXB concert series.
Sunil Grover
Date: 21 August 2026
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
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Indian comedian and actor Sunil Grover will bring his comedy and character performances to Dubai audiences.
Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 finale
Date: 22 August 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
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The final Beat The Heat DXB concert will feature Leg_cy, Aziz Maraka and BigSam, combining hip hop, alternative Arabic music and contemporary sounds.
Rami Jbr Live
Date: 28 August 2026
Location: Jafza One Auditorium
About:
Syrian comedian and actor Rami Jbr will make his Dubai debut with a stand-up performance featuring storytelling and observations on everyday life.
Atul Khatri Live
Date: 29 August 2026
Location: Emirates Theatre, Emirates International School
About:
Indian comedian Atul Khatri will perform a stand-up show featuring new material and routines based on daily life, relationships and family experiences.
Miami Show 3.0
Date: 29 August 2026
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
About:
Kuwait’s Miami Band will return to Dubai with Miami Show 3.0, featuring new arrangements and popular songs from the group’s long-running music career.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
