DSS 2026 Dates: Sales, Raffle Draws & Full Event Schedule
DSS 2026 dates run from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 30 August 2026, a 60-day festival by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment. Key dates include the Great Dubai Summer Sale from 2 July, Summer Restaurant Week (13 July–2 August), Back to School (3–30 August), Beat the Heat concerts, and raffle draw
DSS 2026 dates
run from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 30 August 2026, a 60-day festival by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment. Key dates include the Great Dubai Summer Sale from 2 July, Summer Restaurant Week (13 July–2 August), Back to School (3–30 August), Beat the Heat concerts, and raffle draws for cars, gold, cash, and homes across the season.
DSS 2026 dates matter more than most people expect, because the festival is not one long sale. Dubai Summer Surprises runs from 2 July to 30 August, and DFRE splits it into phases, each with its own sales, draws, and shows.
This page pulls every date into one place. You get the shopping windows, the raffle draw dates, the concert nights, and the family-event calendar — all confirmed for 2026.
For the full story behind the season, read our Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 guide. This article is the calendar you plan around.
DSS 2026 Dates
DSS 2026 dates cover a 60-day run from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 30 August 2026. Below is the master calendar of every key date across shopping, raffles, dining, and entertainment.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 2 July | DSS opens; Great Dubai Summer Sale launches; 12-Hour Sale; raffle draws begin |
| 3 July | Modesh World opens; free opening-weekend mall concerts |
| 3–5 July | Gold & Jewellery Flash Sale |
| 5 July | Minions & Monsters Run at Mall of the Emirates |
| 11 July | Beat the Heat: Cairokee |
| 13 July–2 Aug | Summer Restaurant Week |
| 18 July | Beat the Heat: Dystinct & Issam Najjar |
| 25 July | Beat the Heat: Sultan Al Murshed & Talal Sam |
| 1 Aug | Beat the Heat: Rasha Rizk; Festival Plaza dance battle |
| 3 Aug–30 Aug | Back to School shopping phase |
| 8 Aug | Beat the Heat: Al Shami & Leen Hayek |
| 23 Aug | Modesh World closes |
| 28 Aug | Miami Musical Show at Coca-Cola Arena |
| 29 Aug | Final Exeed digital raffle draw |
| 30 Aug | DSS closes; Back to School ends |
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Open a section to jump straight to those dates. 🛍️ Shopping & sale datesThe 12-Hour Sale opened on 2 July, and the Gold & Jewellery Flash Sale ran 3–5 July. Back to School runs 3–30 August, with weekend flash sales throughout. 🎟️ Raffle & draw datesThe Exeed digital raffle runs 2 July to 29 August, and Win Your Home holds weekly draws. The Dongfeng 007 and AED 500,000 cash raffle takes entries until 20 September. 🎤 Concert datesBeat the Heat nights fall on 11, 18, and 25 July, then 1 and 8 August. The Miami Musical Show closes the season on 28 August. 👪 Family & dining datesModesh World runs 3 July to 23 August, with the Minions & Monsters Run on 5 July. Summer Restaurant Week runs 13 July to 2 August.
The whole festival is run by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) — the government body behind Dubai’s shopping festivals. See what each window offers in our full DSS 2026 guide.
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DSS 2026 Shopping Sale Dates
The Great Dubai Summer Sale launched on 2 July and runs across malls citywide through the season. It brings up to 80% off more than 1,000 brands, with weekend flash sales reaching 90%.
| Sale window | Dates | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Hour Sale | 2 July, 10am–10pm | Up to 90% off 100+ brands at MOE and City Centre malls |
| Great Dubai Summer Sale | 2 July onwards | Up to 80% off 1,000+ brands citywide |
| Gold & Jewellery Flash Sale | 3–5 July | Gold, diamonds, and pearls at taking-part stores |
| Weekend Flash Sales | Weekends through the season | Discounts pushed up to 90% |
| Back to School | 3–30 Aug | Uniforms, stationery, tech, and student deals |
Plan your big buys around the weekends, because that is when the deepest cuts land. Fashion sees the biggest drops, while electronics lean towards bundle value.
DSS 2026 Raffle and Draw Dates
DSS 2026 raffle draws run right across the festival, from 2 July to 30 August, with one campaign taking entries until 20 September. Each raffle has its own entry window and prize, so here are the confirmed dates.
| Raffle | Prize | Entry window / draw dates |
|---|---|---|
| DSS Digital Raffle | Exeed cars (9 draws) | 2 July–29 August |
| Win Your Home in Dubai | 1 of 12 Binghatti flats (weekly draws) | Weekly through the season; grand flat in the final week |
| Buy Jewellery, Win Gold | Up to 3kg of gold | Through the season |
| Dongfeng & Cash Raffle | Dongfeng 007 + AED 500,000 | Entries until 20 September |
| Cadillac LYRIQ (Mercato) | Cadillac LYRIQ | 2 July–30 August |
| MHERO (Festival City) | MHERO car | 2 July–30 August |
| SHARE points draw | 4 x 1M SHARE points (AED 100,000 each) | Through the season |
| Skywards Miles draw | 500 winners of 10,000 miles | 2 July–30 August |
| City Walk Dine Shop Win | AED 50,000 every 2 weeks; AED 500,000 grand | Fortnightly through the season |
🧾 One rule to remember:
Keep every receipt. Most draws need a minimum spend between AED 100 and AED 500, and you enter by scanning a QR code, using a mall app, or registering at the customer service desk.
The Win Your Home in Dubai draw is the headline. A flat goes to one winner most weeks, and the grand apartment is saved for the final-week draw near 30 August.
DSS 2026 Concert Dates: Beat the Heat
Beat the Heat DXB Season 5 runs at Dubai World Trade Centre across July and early August. Five headline nights make up the ticketed series.
11 Jul
Cairokee
18 Jul
Dystinct & Issam Najjar
25 Jul
Sultan Al Murshed & Talal Sam
1 Aug
Rasha Rizk
8 Aug
Al Shami & Leen Hayek
28 Aug
Miami Musical Show — Coca-Cola Arena
Free mall concerts run alongside the ticketed shows. The opening weekend brought Rahma Riad and Nassif Zeytoun to City Centre Mirdif, plus Amanda Maalouf and Saif Al Ali at Dubai Hills Mall.
Modesh World and Family Event Dates
Modesh World runs at Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 July to 23 August. It is the flagship indoor family attraction of DSS, fully air-conditioned for the summer.
Malls run their own seasonal shows too. Dubai Festival City Mall hosts a Circus in Motion event with Madagascar characters, and City Centre Mirdif opens an indoor Summer Club.
Summer Restaurant Week Dates
Summer Restaurant Week runs from 13 July to 2 August at more than 55 venues. You get a two-course lunch for AED 80 or a three-course dinner for AED 120.
Book ahead for weekend tables, because the best-value seats fill fast. Weekday lunches stay the quietest choice.
Where DSS 2026 Happens
DSS 2026 runs citywide, across Dubai’s major malls and attraction venues. The strongest offers appear at the big centres, so here is where to head.
Each venue runs its own sales, raffles, and shows within the 2 July–30 August frame. For what to actually do at each one, see our Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the DSS 2026 dates?
The DSS 2026 dates run from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 30 August 2026, a full 60 days. Dubai Summer Surprises is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). Within that window, the Great Dubai Summer Sale launches on 2 July, Summer Restaurant Week runs 13 July to 2 August, and the Back to School phase runs 3 to 30 August. Raffle draws and Beat the Heat concerts run throughout the season.
When are the DSS 2026 raffle draw dates?
DSS 2026 raffle draws run from 2 July to 30 August, with one campaign taking entries until 20 September. The DSS Digital Raffle gives away Exeed cars across nine draws between 2 July and 29 August. Win Your Home in Dubai runs weekly draws, with the grand apartment saved for the final week near 30 August. The Dongfeng 007 and AED 500,000 cash raffle keeps taking entries until 20 September.
When does the Great Dubai Summer Sale start?
The Great Dubai Summer Sale started on 2 July 2026 and runs across malls citywide through the season. It brings up to 80% off more than 1,000 brands, with weekend flash sales pushing discounts to 90%. The season opened with a 12-Hour Sale from 10am to 10pm on 2 July, offering up to 90% off over 100 brands at Mall of the Emirates and the City Centre malls.
When is Summer Restaurant Week during DSS 2026?
Summer Restaurant Week runs from Monday 13 July to Sunday 2 August 2026. More than 55 venues take part, offering a two-course lunch for AED 80 or a three-course dinner for AED 120. It sits in the middle of the DSS calendar, so it overlaps with the Great Dubai Summer Sale and several Beat the Heat concert nights. Booking ahead is smart for weekend tables.
What are the Beat the Heat concert dates for 2026?
Beat the Heat DXB Season 5 runs at Dubai World Trade Centre with Cairokee on 11 July, Dystinct and Issam Najjar on 18 July, Sultan Al Murshed and Talal Sam on 25 July, Rasha Rizk on 1 August, and Al Shami and Leen Hayek on 8 August. The Miami Musical Show closes the season at Coca-Cola Arena on 28 August. Free mall concerts also run across the opening weekend.
When does Back to School start during DSS 2026?
The Back to School phase runs from 3 August to 30 August 2026. It focuses on uniforms, stationery, laptops, and student tech, with deals across Dubai’s malls. It is the closing phase of Dubai Summer Surprises, so prices stay low, though popular sizes and stock can run short late in the month. Shop early in the window for the best choice.
When are the Modesh World dates for 2026?
Modesh World runs at Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 July to 23 August 2026. It is the flagship indoor family attraction of DSS, split into the Fun Zone, Modesh Market, and Family Zone. The whole venue is air-conditioned, so families stay cool through the summer. It opens on the first DSS weekend and closes a week before the festival ends on 30 August.
Do the DSS dates change every year?
Yes, the festival window shifts slightly each year with the calendar. DFRE usually runs Dubai Summer Surprises from late June or early July to late August or early September. For 2026, the confirmed dates are 2 July to 30 August. The internal phase dates, such as when Summer Restaurant Week or the raffle draws fall, are announced closer to each opening.
Sources: Visit Dubai — Dubai Summer Surprises and Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), July 2026.
