"Thriving Under the Dubai Sun: Summer Sights, Sounds, and Surprises"

Welcome to “Things to Do in Dubai”—your daily scoop on the best the city has to offer! It’s Thursday, August 21, 2025, and Dubai is buzzing under the summer sun with temperatures soaring around 41°C. Humidity sits between 40% and 60%, making the afternoon air heavy, so plan your outdoor fun in the early morning or after sunset. Air quality is moderate today, so families and anyone sensitive to dust should take it easy outside during peak hours[2].

Dubai thrives on big energy, and today is no exception. Here’s a quick spotlight on standout events:

- For families, the magical wonders of Dubai Summer Surprises continue. Don’t miss “Alice in Wonderland” live on stage today and again on August 23. It’s a perfect indoor adventure for kids and adults seeking a break from the heat[10].
- At Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, try the “Historical Dubai: Outdoor Escape Game.” Test your problem-solving skills while exploring one of the city’s oldest quarters—great for friends looking for something different[1].
- Dance lovers, get ready for “Latin Crazy Thursdays” at VOCO Hotel’s Royal Palette. Salsa, bachata, and endless fun await you from 9:30 PM into the early morning. Entry is free, and the crowd is always lively[4].
- Looking for hidden gems? Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is open for nature enthusiasts, offering extraordinary bird-watching minutes from the city’s skyscrapers. Or venture to Karama Market for quirky shopping far from the mega-malls[3].

Today’s city news: Dubai continues its upward streak in global tourism, welcoming nearly 10 million visitors in the first half of 2025—up 6% from last year. New luxury hotels like Mandarin Oriental Downtown are on the horizon, and the city’s culinary scene keeps winning global accolades, with over 100 MICHELIN restaurants now in town[5]. On the transit front, nothing major to report today, but the usual recommendations apply: use the Dubai Metro or air-conditioned taxis to beat the midday heat. Flight delays from India are ongoing due to heavy rain—check before heading to the airport[2].

Need inspiration for must-do experiences? Ride to the top of Burj Khalifa for mind-blowing city views, wander the alleys of Al Fahidi, or discover futuristic digital art at Infinity des Lumières[6][9]. Quick tip: local diners are offering Dh10 deals across town this week as part of Summer Surprises—perfect for a wallet-friendly culinary adventure[2].

Local tip: Friday is still the most popular day for big family outings and local brunches—many venues get crowded, so book ahead if you’re planning to dine or play. Also, Dubai is the world’s first Certified Autism Destination in this region, making it more welcoming than ever before for every family[5].

Coming up tomorrow—don’t miss “Treasure Island” for little ones, more Summer Surprises pop-ups, and the city’s night markets ramping up for the weekend. For all this and more, tune in again for your daily Dubai guide. Stay cool and enjoy everything Dubai has in store!

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Dubai podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Dubai, your daily scoop on
the best the city has to offer. It's Thursday, August
twenty first, twenty twenty five, and Dubai is buzzing under
the summer sun with temperatures soaring around forty one degrees
see humidity sits between forty percent and sixty percent, making

(00:22):
the afternoon air heavy, so plan your outdoor fun in
the early morning or after sunset. Air quality is moderate today,
so families and anyone sensitive to dust should take it
easy outside during peak hours. Dubai thrives on big energy,
and today is no exception. Here's a quick spotlight on
standout events for families. The magical wonders of Dubai summer

(00:46):
surprises continue. Don't miss Alice in Wonderland live on stage
today and again on August twenty third. It's a perfect
indoor adventure for kids and adults. Seeking a break from
the heat. At Al Fahiti Historical New Neighborhood, try the
historical Dubai Outdoor Escape Dame. Test your problem solving skills
while exploring one of the city's oldest quarters. Great for

(01:08):
friends looking for something different. Dance leathers get ready for
Latin Crazy Thursdays at Voco Hotel's Royal Palate. Salsa, bakata
and endless fun await you from nine thirty pm into
the early morning. Entry is free and the crowd is
always lively. Four. Rass Alcore Wildlife Sanctuary is open for

(01:30):
nature enthusiasts, offering extraordinary bird watching minutes from the city's skyscrapers.
Or venture to Carama Market for quickie shopping far from
the Megamals. Three. Today's city News. Dubai continues its upward
streak in global tourism, welcoming nearly ten million visitors in
the first half of twenty twenty five, up six percent

(01:50):
from last year. New luxury hotels like Mandarin Oriental Downtown
are on the horizon, and the city's culinary scene keeps
winning global accolades, with over one hun hundred Miceleene restaurants
now in down five. On the transit front, nothing major
to report today, but the usual recommendations apply. Use the
Dubai Metro or air conditioned taxis to beat the midday heat.

(02:12):
Flight delays from India are ongoing due to heavy rain
check before heading to the airport. Two need inspiration for
must do experiences. Ride to the top of Bersh Khalifa
for mind blowing city views. Wander the alleys of alphahed
or discover futuristic digital art at Infinity de Lumerne six'
nine quick. Tip local diners are OFFERING dh ten deals

(02:35):
across town this week as part of summer. Surprises perfect
for a wallet friendly culinary. Adventure two local. Tip friday
is still the most popular day for big family outings
and local. Brunches many venues get, crowded so book ahead
if you're planning to dine or. Play, Also dubai is
the world's first certified autism destination in this, region making

(02:55):
it more welcoming than ever before for every family coming up. Tomorrow,
oh don't miss treat your island for little, ones more summer,
surprises pop, ups and the city's night markets ramping up
for the. Weekend for all this and, more tune in
again for your Daily dubai. Guide stay cool and enjoy
Everything dubai has in. Store