Dubai keeps getting better and better. Every month brings something new, and August 2025 is packed with exciting stuff. If you live here or plan to visit, you need to know about these important changes in Dubai happening this month. We’re talking about shopping deals, fitness programs, school schedules, sports facilities, and even fuel prices. Also look for 5 Brilliant Dubai Staycation Deals to Grab this Summer
Dubai Summer Surprises Wraps Up
The big Dubai Summer Surprises event ends on August 31st. This means your last chance to grab those crazy good deals is coming up fast. Some of Dubai’s biggest malls are still offering discounts up to 90% off – that’s basically giving stuff away.
Here’s how it breaks down: The Great Dubai Summer Sale runs until August 10th. After that, the Back to School sale kicks in from August 11th through August 31st. Perfect timing if you need school supplies or new clothes for the kids.
Plus, there’s this cool 10 Dirham Dish thing happening all month long. You can eat at tons of restaurants for just 10 dirhams. That’s cheaper than most fast food places.
Location: Dubai Malls | Timing: Until August 31st
Dubai Mallathon Gets Everyone Moving
Starting August 1st, seven major malls turned into running tracks. Sounds weird, right? But it’s actually brilliant. Every morning from 7 AM to 10 AM, you can jog or walk inside Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Hills Mall, Deira City Centre, Springs Souk, City Centre Mirdif, and Dubai Marina Mall.
This is one of the smartest updates in Dubai we’ve seen. Instead of sweating outside in August heat, you get to exercise in air-conditioned comfort. The malls are empty in the morning anyway, so why not use that space for something healthy?
It runs the whole month of August. No membership fees, no complicated sign-ups. Just show up and start moving.
Location: 7 Major Dubai Malls | Timing: 7 AM to 10 AM Daily
Schools Start Again
Summer break is almost over. All the private schools in Dubai – whether they start their year in September or April – go back to classes on August 25th.
Parents, you know what this means. Time to buy school supplies, uniforms, and get the kids back into school mode. No more sleeping until noon and playing video games all day.
The timing works out pretty well with all those Back to School sales happening at the same time. You can knock out your shopping while getting good deals.
Location: Dubai Private Schools | Timing: August 25th
Dubai Sports World Opens Its Doors
Dubai Sports World comes back for its 15th year on August 3rd. This place is huge – 300,000 square feet of pure sports fun. They’ve got 40 different courts and fields for pretty much every sport you can think of.
Want to play football? They’ve got five-a-side and seven-a-side pitches. Tennis, badminton, cricket, padel – it’s all there. Plus a massive gym with fitness classes every day.
This represents major updates in Dubai 2025 for sports lovers. The facility stays open until September 2nd, giving everyone plenty of time to try different activities. Whether you’re a serious athlete or just want to stay active during summer, this place has something for you.
Location: Dubai Sports World Complex | Timing: August 3rd to September 2nd
Gas Prices Change Again
Like every month in the UAE, fuel prices got adjusted on August 1st. The UAE Fuel Price Committee announced that both petrol and diesel prices went up compared to July.
This happens every single month, so it’s not really news anymore. Prices go up and down based on what’s happening in the world oil markets. Nothing you can do about it except budget accordingly.
To Sum Up
August 2025 is shaping up to be pretty exciting in Dubai. You’ve got shopping opportunities, fitness programs, sports facilities, and the usual monthly changes to keep track of.
If you’re smart about it, you can save serious money on back-to-school shopping, try out some new fitness routines at the mall, and maybe even pick up a new sport at Dubai Sports World.
The best part? Most of these activities are either free or really affordable. Dubai keeps finding ways to give residents and visitors more value for their money.
So mark your calendars, plan your shopping trips, and maybe set that alarm a bit earlier to try out the mall running tracks. August in Dubai just got a lot more interesting.
