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Gulf Business
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Business
Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 to start soon: 11 unmissable experiences
Image: DSS/ DFRE Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is back for its 28th edition, running from June 27 to August 31. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this year's From exclusive retail promotions and world-class concerts to raffles, hotel deals, and pop-up food experiences, here's everything you need to know to make the most of The festival is sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai with major partners including Al Futtaim Malls, Majid Al Futtaim, Emirates Airline, ENOC, talabat and many more. 1. Three curated shopping seasons Summer holiday offers (June 27–July 17): Early-season deals, family-friendly offers, and first-round raffles. Great Dubai Summer Sale (July 18 – August 10): The biggest citywide bargains—over 800 brands, 3,000+ retailers. Back to School (August 11–31 ): Essential term-time savings + giveaways and scholarship chances. 2. Dubai Summer Surprises: Opening weekend extravaganza June 27–29: Family-focused activities and free concerts at major venues. Dubai Festival City Mall: Regional acts (Abri & Band, Sabrina, Reina Khoury, Noel Kharman) City Centre Mirdif: Live music by Jadal and Al Shami, plus roaming entertainment Headline shows: Miami Band and Mutref Al Mutref, Tribute to Adele, Adnan Sami, and more. 3. Mall Raffles and big wins Immediate chances to win big: Polestar 4 car, SUVs, electronics, jewellery, and Skyward Miles through retailer loyalty programmes (Mercato, Majid Al Futtaim, Festival Plaza, Dubai Outlet Mall). 4. Dubai Summer Restaurant Week (July 4–13) Enjoy set-menu dining across 50+ family and international restaurants at exclusive value. Reserve via OpenTable. 5. DSS Gahwa Beats Weekend café pop-ups on July 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 23: enjoy live music, coffee culture, and vibrant vibes at city hotspots. Locations TBC soon. 6. 10 Dirham Dish (August 1–31 ) Discover affordable eats across Dubai — restaurants offer a special dish for just Dhs10. 7. Headline concert series and live shows Beat The Heat DXB (July 4–13): Arabic pop, indie, hip-hop acts Individual concerts: Adonis (July 3), TJ Monterde (July 13), Shreya Ghoshal (July 19), Sufi maestro Sagar Bhatia (August 16), Natalie Imbruglia (August 23), Made in Kuwaiti theatre (August 29–30) 8. Shop and save citywide Nine weeks of retail excitement: themed flash sales, 'Cool Off at The Beach, JBR', 'Win Your School Fees', loyalty promos: Amber Millionaire, AURA draw, Win 1 Million Skywards Miles, and more. 9. Staycations and family fun Exclusive deals at 100+ hotels and 15 attractions, plus the DSS Entertainer BOGO offer (Dhs 195) unlocking 7,500+ discounts—covering theme parks, dining, gyms, spas. 10. Fitness events Get moving at mall-based runs: Courtyard run at Dubai Hills Mall (June 28, in partnership with Skechers) RX Run series at City Centre Mirdif (July 6) & Mall of Emirates (August 3) Fun runs at Ibn Battuta Mall (July 13) and Festival City Mall (August 31) Messi Experience at Festival City Mall until August 31— interactive football fun for all ages. 11. Modesh and Dana mascot moments Keep an eye out for Dubai's most-loved mascots making surprise appearances at malls, schools, attractions, and interactive pop-ups. Enjoy themed décor, meet-ups, and new merchandise across the city.
Time Out Dubai
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
New Covent Garden theatre and performing arts space now open at Mall of the Emirates
A brand-new venue capable of hosting world-class entertainment at one of Dubai's most popular malls has officially opened. New Covent Garden at Mall of the Emirates is a hive of creativity featuring a 575-seater theatre, ten dance and rehearsal studios and a new restaurant. The theatre will bring first-class stage productions, including West End musicals, Arabic plays, ballet, comedy, opera, family shows and concerts to the mall. Major industry professionals are behind the move to bring the new live arts space to Dubai, so you can expect the highest standards. Pop star Lisa Scott-Lee from iconic 90s band Steps and creative director and choreographer Johnny Shentall-Lee are behind New Covent Garden. The gallery lobby at New Covent Garden (Credit: Majid Al Futtaim) We can expect international stars and homegrown talent to take to the stage and hone their craft at the rehearsal studios. New Covent Garden sees a Dubai branch of the famed Pineapple Dance Studios open up outside London for the first time. It provides a space for all abilities and ages to dive into the world of dance and performing arts. New Covent Garden will open up Pineapple Dance Studio in Dubai (Credit: Majid Al Futtaim) When the project was first launched in 2024, Lisa Scott-Lee, who is also the founder and principal of Dubai Performing Arts Academy, said that it has been a dream for years to bring a creative hub for the arts to the emirate. She said: 'New Covent Garden has been a passionate dream for Johnny and I for years. 'Being professional performers ourselves and having made Dubai our home over 10 years ago, we wanted to create a unique space and a home for performers, dancers, musicians, artists and the theatre and performing arts community — a creative hub where people from all walks of life can come together and share their passion and their love of the arts. 'New Covent Garden is an exciting and unique venue with a beautifully equipped 575-seater Theatre in the heart of Mall of the Emirates, along with 10 accompanying Dance and Rehearsal studios, a performer's dream to be able to rehearse, train and perform in one location, with a fully working Theatre and 10 backstage dressing rooms.' The first show at the new venue will be in collaboration with Live Nation Middle East. You might also like: UAE public holidays: Every long weekend to look forward to in 2025 The dates to know 22 pictures that show how much Dubai has changed from the 1950s to today Take a look at these unrecognisable photos of the city 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
Zawya
12-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Majid Al Futtaim and Huawei redefine on-the-go shopping with Carrefour smartwatch app
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in the UAE, announces its partnership with Huawei, a global leader in technology and innovation, to launch the Carrefour Smartwatch App on the newly released HUAWEI WATCH 5, powered by HarmonyOS. This is a bold step in reimagining the retail experience for Carrefour customers. The collaboration will bring real-time services directly to customers' wrists, blending smart mobility, personalisation, and convenience. Designed for the mobile-first customer, this initiative introduces a new era of on-the-go retail, where users can access Carrefour's most essential features instantly through wearable technology. With HarmonyOS integration, the app delivers smooth, intuitive experiences that support a smarter, more connected lifestyle. The app will also allow users to track orders in real time, manage their SHARE rewards — Majid Al Futtaim's loyalty programme in the UAE — locate nearby Carrefour branches effortlessly, and receive personalised promotions along with the latest weekly deals, all conveniently from their watch, on the go. Günther Helm, Chief Executive Officer at Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, commented: 'With the global wearable technology market projected to more than double over the next five years [1], Majid Al Futtaim believes there is an opportunity to reshape retail around evolving lifestyles with convenience at the heart of how people live, connect and shop. As we continue building a retail foundation that is truly fit-for-future, the launch of the Carrefour Smartwatch App, in collaboration with Huawei, is an important milestone. It reflects our commitment to delivering highly personalised, seamless experiences, allowing customers to interact with Carrefour in smarter, more convenient ways, whether they're at home, on the move, or in-store. This is convenience redefined for a digital-first generation.' William Hu, Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group for Middle East and Africa Eco-Development and Operation, added: 'As a global technology leader, Huawei is committed to expanding the capabilities of its ecosystem. By integrating Carrefour's services into our HarmonyOS-powered wearables, we're offering users across the region, smarter, more seamless daily experiences.' The Carrefour Smartwatch App is now available on the HUAWEI WATCH 5 and will soon roll out to other Huawei smartwatch variants, including the WATCH GT 5 and WATCH GT 4, ensuring wider reach across the region. -Ends- Note to the Editor: The legal name of this company is 'Majid Al Futtaim' and should not be shortened or replaced by an acronym to avoid confusion with another business entity. Disclaimer: All facts and figures in this release are accurate at the time of issuance. About Majid Al Futtaim Retail: Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating shopping malls, communities, retail and leisure outlets, across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Group employs 43,000 people, with owned assets valued at US$19 billion, and has the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held corporates in the region. Majid Al Futtaim Retail holds the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour across 12 markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with a network of over 390 stores. It is also the owner and operator of HyperMax, a new grocery retail brand with 44 locations in Jordan and Oman. Additionally, the Group operates Supeco, its latest grocery retail concept—a low-cost hybrid model that combines a traditional supermarket with a wholesale warehouse—across 15 locations in Egypt, and Myli, the Group's health and beauty brand, operating in 12 stores across Asia and North Africa. To meet the growing needs of its diverse customer base and communities, Majid Al Futtaim Retail offers omnichannel customer experiences tailored to the needs of the modern consumer. Through its innovative physical and digital customer services, Majid Al Futtaim Retail provides access to an unrivalled choice of quality products, at unbeatable value for over 700,000 customers it serves daily. Aligning with the Group's commitment to support local economies, local producers and suppliers, Majid Al Futtaim Retail resources over 80 percent of its products from the region. Please follow us on About HUAWEI AppGallery - Top 3 App Marketplaces Globally AppGallery is HUAWEI's official app distribution platform and it is a smart and innovative ecosystem that allows developers to create unique experiences for consumers. HUAWEI's unique HMS Core allows apps to be integrated across different devices, delivering more convenience and a smoother experience. HUAWEI's vision is to make AppGallery an open, innovative app distribution platform that is accessible to consumers, and at the same time, strictly protects users' privacy and security while providing them with a unique and smart experience. Being among the top 3 global app marketplaces, AppGallery offers a wide variety of global and local apps across 18 categories, including navigation & transport, news, social media, and others. AppGallery is available in more than 170 countries and regions with over 580 million monthly active users. HUAWEI has partnered with 6 million registered developers across the globe. For more information, kindly contact: Farah Talaat Senior Account Executive, Memac Ogilvy [1] Wearable Technology Market Size & Industry Report 2032
Khaleej Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim says business as usual despite changes in parent company
The Dubai-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Holding on Tuesday said the recent updates at its parent company 'do not affect the operations or governance' of the company. The Financial Times earlier reported that Dubai has set up a special judicial committee to restructure the board of the MAF parent company Majid Al Futtaim Capital for smooth succession after the death of the group's founder Majid Al Futtaim. 'Recent updates at our parent company, Majid Al Futtaim Capital, reflect a shareholder-led effort to evolve governance in line with the long-term interests of the Group. These changes do not affect the operations or governance of Majid Al Futtaim Holding. Majid Al Futtaim continues to operate under an independent board and strong oversight,' the company said in a statement to Khaleej Times on Tuesday. 'Our focus remains on delivering sustainable growth across our core businesses to drive economic prosperity in the markets in which we operate,' said the statement. Majid Al Futtaim is one of the largest family-owned businesses in the UAE and region with interests in retail, hospitality, real estate, entertainment, and facility management among others. It owns 29 malls and welcomes more than 178 million customers per year. Some of its popular brands are Mall of the Emirates, City Centre, Matajer and others. Its hospitality portfolio consists of 7 hotels including Kempinski and Sheraton Mall of the Emirates, Pullman City Centre Deira and others. It employs thousands of people across its diverse portfolio in many countries. Moreover, Dubai and UAE have been pushing family-owned businesses to plan succession for smooth transition and operation of businesses. In Dubai and the wider Middle East, many families face their first intergenerational wealth transfer. They will have to navigate this transition against a backdrop of evolving social norms, managing both Sharia and non-Sharia law as well as international inheritance and tax laws. According to wealth analytics firm Kidbrooke, wealthy families across the Middle East will pass Dh3.67 trillion ($1 trillion) to the next generation during the coming decade. In Dubai, family businesses are synonymous with economic stability and growth. Up to 90 per cent of private companies in the UAE are family businesses, employing more than 70 per cent of the private sector's workforce and contributing around 40 per cent to the national GDP. In 2021, Emirati billionaire Majid Al Futtaim passed away, establishing a group with global recognition. Majid Al Futtaim Holding had announced hiring 3,000 UAE citizens to support the Emiratisation efforts of the government. 'Majid Al Futtaim remains a privately owned and independently operated Emirati company with a clear strategy, strong performance, and stable governance,' the company said in a statement.
09-06-2025
- Business
Dubai orders Mall of the Emirates owner to restructure its board
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- A special judicial committee in Dubai has reportedly ordered the parent company of one of the region's retail giants to restructure its board, trying to end years of turmoil after the death of its billionaire founder and secure the future of the owner of the Mall of the Emirates. The changes at Majid Al Futtaim come as Dubai tries to guide the family-run businesses that powered the city-state's growth in the United Arab Emirates through generational change. Authorities also likely want to avoid any further infighting that could slow down the growth of a firm that long has made hiring Emiratis a key goal. The Financial Times first reported on the changes to Majid Al Futtaim's board, saying it came at the orders of a government-established special judicial committee. In 2022, Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, established a special judicial committee to look after the estate of Majid Al Futtaim's founder — also named Majid Al Futtaim — following his death in 2021. Responding to questions Monday from The Associated Press, the company appeared to acknowledge the changes at Majid Al Futtaim Capital, which oversees its group of companies. The changes 'reflect a shareholder-led effort to evolve governance in line with the long-term interests of the Group,' the company said in a statement. 'These changes do not affect the operations or governance of Majid Al Futtaim Holding. Majid Al Futtaim continues to operate under an independent board and strong oversight.' Dubai's government did not respond to a request for comment. The Financial Times described Majid Al Futtaim's parent company as now being overseen by five government and four family representatives. Succession battles aren't unusual in the United Arab Emirates, where family-run businesses dominate private enterprise. Rulers have given merchant families broad control over different sectors in exchange for the promise of big investments and fast-paced development. But over the years, that economic strategy has caused headaches for authorities, who have intervened when patriarchs die and tensions between disgruntled relatives boil over. Majid Al Futtaim is a mainstay of the local consumer economy. It's also a giant in the broader Gulf Arab region, owning and operating prominent hotels, entertainment venues and shopping malls. Its portfolio includes the Mall of the Emirates, a major tourist draw in Dubai that houses the Middle East's first-ever indoor ski slope. It also runs regional franchises for global brands, including Lego. Majid Al Futtaim's revenues last year topped $9 billion. As crown prince in the 1990s, Sheikh Mohammed mediated a succession dispute between Al Futtaim, the founder, and a cousin. Al Futtaim used the funds from that settlement to start his namesake company.
