August 2026 in Dubai: Dubai Summer Surprises final month and events

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 continues through Friday 30 August, organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). August marks the festival's Back to School retail phase, with promotions on school supplies, uniforms and electronics at major malls across Dubai. Modesh World at Dubai World Trade Centre remains open. The festival began on 3 July and runs for 59 days in total. Specific offers, mall campaigns and Back to School phase dates are published by DFRE on visitdubai.com. August 31 falls after the festival close.

UAE private schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates begin the 2026-2027 academic year on 31 August 2026. Individual staggered return dates vary by school for new and returning students. Source: KHDA official academic calendar.

This Is Michael, a Michael Jackson tribute concert, takes place on 22 August 2026 at Etihad Arena on Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is approximately 130 km from Dubai. Tickets via Platinumlist or Etihad Arena.

Get Get Aw! SB Girls perform a reunion show at Etihad Arena, Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi on 8 August 2026. Doors at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PM. Tickets from AED 299. Abu Dhabi is approximately 130 km from Dubai.

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid Al Nabi) is a UAE public holiday established under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024. The UAE Government Media Office confirmed on 7 August 2026 that the official public holiday will be observed on Friday, 28 August 2026, for both federal government employees and UAE private-sector workers. Employees whose normal weekend is Saturday and Sunday will have three consecutive days off — Friday 28 August through Sunday 30 August — before work resumes on Monday, 31 August.

Miami Band, the iconic Gulf pop group, perform The Miami Show at Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai on 29 August 2026 at 8:30 PM. Tickets from AED 195.

Al Shami performs at Hall 8, Dubai World Trade Centre as part of the Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 weekly summer concert series. The series runs Saturdays through August 2026. Doors open at 18:00; show starts at 20:30. Tickets from AED 105. Part of Dubai Summer Surprises 2026.

Indian singer-songwriter Lucky Ali performs live at Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai. Known for hits including 'O Sanam', 'Teri Yaad', and 'Safarnama'. Tickets from AED 125.

Indian comedian and actor Sunil Grover performs live comedy at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. Known for his characters on 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' and 'The Kapil Sharma Show', and for Bollywood films including 'Bharat'. Tickets from AED 125.

British comedian Jimmy Carr brings his 'Laughs Funny' tour to Dubai Opera for two nights — 29 and 30 August 2026. Known for dark, deadpan stand-up and his TV work. Tickets from AED 250.

Ramy Gamal and Wael Jassar perform "A Night of Love and Tears" at Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre on 8 August 2026. An evening of classic Arabic romantic music uniting two of the Arab world's most celebrated voices. Doors 19:00; show 20:00. Age 8+. Tickets from AED 195.

Marwan Moussa and Hleem perform at Hall 8, Dubai World Trade Centre as part of the Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 weekly summer concert series. Two of Arabic hip-hop's biggest names together for one night of beats, bars, and crowd energy. Doors 18:00; show 20:30. Age 14+. Tickets from AED 105. Part of Dubai Summer Surprises 2026.

The finale of Beat The Heat DXB Season 5 brings together Lege-cy, Aziz Maraka, and Big Sam at Hall 8, Dubai World Trade Centre on 22 August 2026. A blend of hip-hop, alternative Arabic music, rock, and soul. Doors 18:00; show 20:30. Tickets from AED 105. Part of Dubai Summer Surprises 2026.