Dubai Summer Surprises kicks off
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00:00Most of us might be groaning with the prospect of a sweltering summer, but for the city's
00:12children this could well be the best part of the year.
00:16Say hello to Modesh, you'll be seeing a lot of this big yellow chap over the next couple
00:20of months dotted around Dubai.
00:23It's all about Dubai summer surprises, 65 days of mainly indoor activities for families
00:29across the city.
00:30It all kicked off with a swish at the new Dolphinarium.
00:33An audience of around 800 were treated to a 3D look into marine life in the UAE before
00:39the stars themselves came out and put on a show.
00:42Organisers were keen to highlight the huge logistical operation behind this summer's
00:46entertainment.
00:47We have 25 participating shopping malls across which all the activity is going to take place.
00:48In addition to that we have Modesh Fun City which will be the biggest indoor themed activity
00:49area for children.
00:50The events always attract people from other parts
01:01of the emirates who were keen to see the pizazz that Dubai can offer.
01:06Actually I'm from Ras Al Khaimah, I came here just to make them enjoy this one, it's different
01:12compared to Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai or Samba or surprise or anything like that.
01:17The government says around 2.5 million people are expected to visit Dubai over the summer
01:22months despite the scorching temperatures.
01:25And with daily activities for the next 65 days, DSS organisers hope they can capitalise
01:31on the large flow of tourists.
01:33Ashraf Helmi, Gulf News.