Things to do in Dubai including: Summer Restaurant Week, Rooftop Padel, Dolphin Shows and a Rainforest Camp for the Kids!

Good morning Dubai!

This week 50+ restaurants are tempting you to skip meal prep forever, there are circus acts inside a mall, dolphins showing off harder than your gym bro, and a rainforest summer camp where the kids come back with bug bingo skills.

Also on the menu, crocodiles (don’t worry, just to look at), padel for people who’ve never held a racket, and a startup event that doesn’t involve awkward LinkedIn messages.

Stretch your stomach. Sharpen your slide technique. It’s going to be a weirdly wonderful week.

— Local Scoop Dubai

THE DUBAI DIGEST

📣 - Blue taxis are coming to Dubai
Dubai's RTA is rolling out eco-friendly blue taxis, designed for enhanced passenger comfort and equipped with smart features. | Read More

🎶 - Dubai Fountain reopening confirmed
After months of upgrades, Dubai Fountain will return later this year with high-tech enhancements and immersive light-and-sound shows. | Read More

📢 - Beat The Heat DXB Returns
📍 - Dubai World Trade Centre, Zabeel Hall 6 | July 4 – 13
🎟 Tickets from AED 105 | Read More

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍴- Summer Restaurant Week Is Back: 50+ Menus, 95 AED, 10 Days Only

Dubai’s tastiest tradition returns 4–13 July. From retro Emirati fare at Al Fanar to crystal-clear views and Peruvian-Japanese at Nazcaa, 50+ restaurants across the city are offering two-course lunches for AED 95 and three-course dinners for AED 150.

Your mission? Eat your way from Business Bay brasseries to Jumeirah rooftops and Hatta mountain grills, without melting or maxing out the card.

📍- All over Dubai
📅 - 4–13 July
💰 - AED 95 lunch | AED 150 dinner
📷 - @opentableuae, @maisondecurry

BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

💼 - Skip the Cold Emails - Meet Investors in Real Life
If your inbox is full of “just following up” messages and you’re ready to pitch face-to-face, this is for you. On 9th July, Tablon is hosting a free B2B networking event, bringing early-stage founders and heavyweight investors together for one simple reason: making deals actually happen.

Expect intros, small group chats, and access to a private WhatsApp + Facebook community after the event. Seats are limited and spots go fast, so if you’re fundraising or building, get on it.

📍- Location shared to confirmed attendees
📅 - Wednesday 9th July
⏰ - 11:00 AM
💰 - Free

ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎪 - Circus Acts, Magic Shows, and a Giant Indoor Slide?
Mercato Mall isn’t messing about this summer. From now until 31st August, it’s packed with free daily shows, raffle prizes, and a giant indoor slide you can book ahead via the PrivilegePLUS app. That’s right, skip the queue and go straight to the fun.

📍 - Mercato Mall, Jumeirah Beach Road
📅 - Now until 31 August
💰 - Free shows & raffle entry with in-mall spend
📷 - @mercatomall

🐬 - Flips, Tricks, and Fintastic Fun at Dubai Dolphinarium
Watch dolphins dance, seals spin, and trainers do their best to keep up at this fully air-conditioned show in Dubai Creek Park. It’s educational, theatrical, and occasionally splashy.

📍 - Dubai Dolphinarium, Creek Park
🎟️ - Tickets from AED 45
📅 - Daily shows available
💡 - Up to 15% off online
📷 - @dolphinariumdubai

This isn’t just a show, it’s a crowd-pleaser with flippers.

🎾 - Padel Social: Beginner Games Under the Stars
New to padel? No problem. Every Wednesday night, Dubai Production City hosts friendly outdoor matches just for beginners. Racket rental’s included, the atmosphere is relaxed, and everyone’s there to play, laugh, and maybe miss a few shots.

📍 - Dubai Production City (City Centre Me’aisem)
📅  - Every Wednesday
⏰  - 7:30 PM
💰 - AED 90 per person (60 mins, gear included)

FRESH EXPERIENCES

🐊 - Dubai Crocodile Park: Kids Go Free All Summer
Looking for a way to beat the heat and keep the kids entertained? From now until August 31st, Dubai Crocodile Park is letting two kids (aged 11 and under) in free with every paying adult.

That means more Nile crocs, more ancient fossils, and more family fun for less. Explore the museum, stroll through the African-themed lake habitats, and catch the daily baby croc encounter at 11:30am or 4:30pm.

📍 - Dubai Crocodile Park, Mushrif
📅 - Daily between 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
💰 - Buy 1 adult ticket (AED 95), get 1 kid in for free
📷 - @dubaicrocodilepark

🌿 - Rainforest Summer Camp at The Green Planet
From 7th July to 21st August, The Green Planet is running a rainforest-themed summer camp for kids aged 5–12. Each day has a unique focus, like Rainforest Rangers, Animal Adventures, or Eco-Heroes, mixing science, nature and play. Get ready for mini terrariums, bug bingo, wildlife spotting, and behind-the-scenes animal encounters.

All indoors, fully supervised, and packed with creative learning. Campers get their own binoculars and eco-goodies too!

📍- The Green Planet Dubai, City Walk
📅 - Mon - Thurs - Until 21st August
⏰  - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📷 - @thegreenplanetdubai

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

👟 - ELEVATE RunClub: 5K PB Interval Session
Push your pace in this structured 75-minute track session designed to help you crush your 5K personal best. Open to all levels, led by endurance athlete Akram Berkani.
📍- ISD Dubai Sports City | Wednesday July 9th | More Info

🚴 - Bikeera Saturday Ride at Al Qudra
Pedal with the pack on a scenic desert loop. Cover 86km with pace groups for different fitness levels, from steady 34km/h to a punchy 37km/h. Sunrise views and serious mileage guaranteed.
📍- Al Qudra Cycling Track | Saturday July 12th | More Info

LOCAL SCOOP DUBAI WEATHER

Friday
38°C 🌡️ 29°C | Sunny.

Saturday
37°C 🌡️ 30°C | Sunny.

Sunday
37°C 🌡️ 29°C | Sunny.
Temperature readings taken the night before publication

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