Dubai: Excitement is building as the city sets the stage for another exceptional concert for the opening weekend of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), in celebration of Eid Al Adha. On 2 July, the multi-talented artist Mohammad Abdo will perform for one night only at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. With a career spanning 60 years, the iconic singer and oudist is sure to enthral the audience with a selection of his much-loved tracks including ‘Al Amaken’ (Places) and ‘Shabeeha Al Reeh’ (Like the Wind). 

Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this stellar performance is the second of two unmissable Dubai Summer Surprises opening concerts, in celebration of Eid Al Adha. On 1 July, legendary performers Hussain Al Jassmi and Kadim Al Sahir will take to the stage, again for one night only, at the Coca-Cola Arena. Tickets for both DSS opening weekend concerts, in celebration of Eid Al Adha, are available for purchase on Platinumlist and the Coca-Cola Arena site.   

Dubai Summer Surprises, the highly-anticipated summer shopping extravaganza, returns for another packed edition from 29 June to 3 September, with a season full of surprises including amazing deals, unbeatable promotions, exceptional gastronomy, family fun, chances to win and much more citywide.  

In 2023, a special edition of Dubai Summer Surprises - with the opening weekend coinciding with Eid Al Adha celebrations - brings even more excitement, featuring new and thrilling citywide shopping deals, activations, raffle promotions, roaming entertainment, events, concerts, and a stunning ambience that will make the start of summer in Dubai truly unforgettable.