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PACSUN X MIXMAG UAE LAUNCH PARTY LANDS AT DUBAI MALL THIS OCTOBER

Mixmag UAE is teaming up with PacSun for an in-store launch party on October 16, bringing DJs, customisation stations, coffee, matcha and more to Dubai Mall

BLACK COFFEE, CAMELPHAT AND SHIMZA JOIN ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX WEEK

The electronic heavyweights will perform across three nights at 16/360 during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, joining the growing Yasalam 2026 line-up

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OCTOBER’S BIGGEST UAE HEADLINERS

From Carl Cox and Black Coffee to Adam Port, Jan Blomqvist and THEMBA, October is packed with international electronic talent as Dubai’s outdoor season moves into full swing

STUDIO A BRINGS DEEP HOUSE BIBLE TO SKYDIVE DUBAI THIS NOVEMBER

DESIREE, Gawdat, Mayssa, Samm and Alex Twin join the Casablanca-born artist as Deep House Bible takes over Skydive Dubai on November 7

WET DECK WINTER SERIES RETURNS TO W DUBAI – THE PALM THIS OCTOBER

Maryo will open the new season on October 4, kicking off a run of Sunday poolside sessions with soulful house and views across Palm Jumeirah

AQUAVENTURE AFTER DARK REVEALS FULL LINE-UP ACROSS THREE STAGES

Six DJs will soundtrack Aquaventure World on October 9, with hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, house and EDM taking over the waterpark after hours

BOSE BRINGS WIRED EARBUDS BACK AFTER 11 YEARS

The audio brand is returning to wired listening with new USB-C earbuds featuring three noise-cancellation modes and support for lossless audio

MAZZOCCHI IS COMING TO CAVO THIS OCTOBER

Ahead of his October 9th performance at CAVO Dubai, we catch up with Mazzocchi to talk music, influences, life behind the decks and what to expect when he takes over the club this month.

ANDREW GARFIELD SAYS YOU’RE NOT A ‘REAL DJ’ UNLESS YOU PLAY VINYL

The actor has sparked debate across the electronic music community after arguing that DJing with physical records requires a level of curation, time and care that digital formats don’t

BELTERS ONLY BRING THEIR SIGNATURE HOUSE SOUND TO BLA BLA BEACH CLUB THIS OCTOBER

The Irish duo behind ‘Make Me Feel Good’ will take over Bla Bla Beach Club on October 2 for a poolside sunset session in JBR

ALPHATHETA AND SOUNDSWITCH BRING AUTOMATED LIGHTING TO REKORDBOX

The new integration allows DJs to create custom light shows that automatically sync with their music, bringing professional-quality visual production to clubs, bars and live performances.

1992 UK RAVE ARCHIVE BRINGS BRITAIN’S UNDERGROUND DANCE MUSIC HISTORY BACK TO LIFE

A collection of original cassette recordings from the early '90s is preserving the raw sound of Britain's free party movement, featuring legendary rave names including Spiral Tribe, Fantazia and Amnesia House.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP TO LAUNCH NEW AI MUSIC CREATION PLATFORM

Universal Music Group has partnered with AI voice technology company ElevenLabs to develop a platform allowing fans to create music and remixes using licensed tracks from its catalogue.

CALVIN HARRIS BREAKS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD WITH 1.6 MILLION-STRONG DJ SET

The Scottish DJ and producer has officially entered the record books after performing to an estimated 1.6 million people during São Paulo's Carnival celebrations earlier this year.

NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS SEPTEMBER

From major DJ-tech launches and AI controversy to festival returns, venue closures and huge artist announcements, here are the music and nightlife stories you may have missed.

THE WORLD OF THE TWIN CHERRIES HEADS INTO CLOSING SEASON WITH GORDO, SOLOMUN, MARCO CAROLA AND MORE

From the final weeks of Pacha Ibiza’s biggest residencies to Pacha ICONS, WooMooN and a packed run of closing parties, the world under the cherries is preparing for the final stretch of its 2026 Ibiza season.

BE BEACH RETURNS TO DUBAI HARBOUR FOR A NEW SEASON THIS OCTOBER

The beachfront venue reopened on September 24, before Andrea Oliva, Son of Son and the return of its signature Sunday brunch kick off the first major weekend of the season

ALAR IS COMING TO CAVO THIS SEPTEMBER

Alar heads to CAVO Dubai this September, bringing his signature house sound to the decks for a late-night session at Ramee Dream Hotel.

ARTBAT BRING UPPERGROUND TO USHUAÏA DUBAI THIS NOVEMBER

ARTBAT will be joined by Miss Monique, R3HAB and 7 SKIES as their globally renowned UPPERGROUND concept takes over Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience on November 28

BLACK COFFEE TO OPEN USHUAÏA DUBAI HARBOUR EXPERIENCE SEASON 3

The GRAMMY-winning Afro house pioneer returns to Dubai Harbour on October 24, launching the venue’s third season following two sold-out headline appearances

INSIDE THE CENTRAL HUB STAGE

AlphaTheta's Premium Store in the B1 Mall Just Became a Venue in Its Own Right

VENUE SPOTLIGHT: BÂOLI DUBAI

Doumea, De Clary and Rogerio take over the decks as Bâoli Circle and House of Bâoli return for another week of music at J1 Beach

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE UAE'S WINTER SEASON HEADLINERS

The UAE’s cooler months are bringing a packed calendar of electronic music heavyweights to the UAE

TATTU DUBAI REOPENS AT CIEL WITH SKY-HIGH DINING AND LATE-NIGHT DJ SETS

The modern Asian dining destination has reopened across Levels 74 and 81 of the world’s tallest hotel, bringing together contemporary cuisine, cocktails, panoramic views and late-night music

THE TWINS COMES TO CAVO THIS SATURDAY

DJ twins sit down with Mixmag UAE to discuss their journey behind the decks, the connection that shapes their sound, and what it takes to build a career in electronic music side by side.

ELIE SAAB AND H&M ANNOUNCE DESIGNER COLLABORATION LAUNCHING THIS OCTOBER

The collection will bring ELIE SAAB’s signature glamour to womenswear, menswear, accessories and footwear, with the collaboration launching across the Middle East on October 22

CIRCO LOCO RECORDS COULD GET ITS OWN RADIO STATION IN GTA VI

Reported footage from an early version of the game appears to reveal a dedicated Circo Loco Records station, suggesting electronic music could play a major role in GTA VI’s soundtrack

ANYMA TO HEADLINE YASALAM OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY DURING ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX WEEKEND

The electronic music artist will bring his audiovisual show to Yas Gateway Park on December 4 as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend

ALPHATHETA LAUNCHES XDJ-AN TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HOME AND CLUB

The new two-channel system combines a club-style workflow with streaming, cloud libraries, wireless monitoring and multiple ways to access music

AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT ADDS MORE ARTISTS TO 30TH ANNIVERSARY LINE-UP

More than 1,500 artists are now confirmed for ADE 2026, with the full programme set to feature over 3,300 artists across 200+ Amsterdam venues

DUANE ‘KEFFE D’ DAVIS FOUND GUILTY OF TUPAC SHAKUR’S 1996 MURDER

The verdict marks the first conviction in one of hip-hop’s most notorious cold cases, nearly 30 years after the rapper was killed

OVER 80% OF GEN Z MUSIC FANS EXPERIENCE HEARING ISSUES AFTER NIGHTS OUT

New research from the RNID found that ringing, buzzing and muffled hearing are common among young music fans, while just 7% say they always wear earplugs at loud events

CHUNK DAW TURNS MUSIC PRODUCTION INTO A MINECRAFT-STYLE VIDEO GAME

The new music-making game uses a block-based modular system that lets players build, mix, save and export their own tracks

NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: CHRIS STASSY, NEW DUBAI SHOWS AND THE RETURN OF THE CITY’S SOCIAL SEASON

From a surprise DJ rebrand and a limited-edition Technics release to major Dubai show announcements, venue re-openings here are the stories you may have missed this week.

MOST STREAMED MIXMAG LAB SETS

These are 10 of the most-viewed Mixmag Lab sets on YouTube, featuring some of electronic music’s biggest global names.

THE CHAINSMOKERS AND THE SCRIPT TO CLOSE YASALAM AFTER-RACE CONCERTS IN ABU DHABI

The two global acts will take over Etihad Live on December 6, bringing the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 weekend to a close

ALPHATHETA LAUNCHES HDJ-F9 WIRELESS DJ HEADPHONES

BEN BÖHMER JOINS ADRIATIQUE’S ‘X’ LINE-UP AT USHUAÏA DUBAI HARBOUR

ALPHATHETA LAUNCHES HDJ-F9 WIRELESS DJ HEADPHONES WITH ULTRA-LOW LATENCY

GLOBAL UNDERGROUND CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH ‘THIRTY’ COMPILATION

NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS OCTOBER

KRISMI IS COMING TO CAVO THIS OCTOBER

SNOOPY BEATS REVEALS LINE-UP FOR HALLOWEEN EDITION MILKSHAKE RANCH

LOCAL LABELS TO KNOW: UAE FASHION BRANDS BLENDING STYLE, MUSIC AND CULTURE

REKORDBOX LAUNCHES NEW STUDIO PLAN TO BRIDGE DJING AND MUSIC PRODUCTION

MEET THE CDJ-1500X

SEXY FISH DUBAI UNVEILS ‘VAMPIRE TIDE’ HALLOWEEN TAKEOVER

JARREAU VANDAL AND CHEDIAK HEAD TO DUBAI FOR DÈ FAVELA: O FLUXO

BÂOLI DUBAI RETURNS WITH JIMI JULES, AMÉMÉ, FRANC FALA AND MORE THIS OCTOBER

BE BEACH KEEPS THE NEW SEASON MOVING WITH A PACKED WEEKLY PROGRAMME