THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE UAE'S WINTER SEASON HEADLINERS

Andrea Oliva — Be Beach

Andrea Oliva launches the new season at Be Beach in Dubai Harbour on October 2. Joined by Alex Twin, the Ibiza favourite will bring his groove-led house sound to the waterfront venue for an energetic opening party set against the Dubai Marina skyline.

ARTBAT - Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience

ARTBAT bring the energy to Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. The Ukrainian duo will pair their powerful, emotionally charged melodic techno with large-scale visuals and festival-level production, transforming the open-air Dubai Harbour venue into an immersive audiovisual experience.

BLOND:ISH - Surf Club

BLOND:ISH is set to perform at Surf Club on Palm Jumeirah, with the exact date still to be announced. The Canadian DJ, producer and founder of ABRACADABRA will bring her colourful fusion of melodic, Afro and organic house to the beachfront venue, promising an uplifting set driven by rhythm, connection and feel-good

Anyma — Yas Gateway Park

Anyma brings his ambitious ÆDEN show to Yas Gateway Park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on December 4. Staged as an official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-party, the performance will combine melodic electronic music, immersive visuals and cutting-edge technology in one of the season’s most cinematic live experiences.

Adriatique Present X — Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience

Adriatique return to Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience with their immersive X concept on November 14. The Swiss duo’s melodic electronic sound will be paired with large-scale visual production, creating an audiovisual journey designed specifically for Dubai Harbour’s vast open-air setting.

James Hype - Surf Club

James Hype is confirmed to perform at Surf Club on Palm Jumeirah, although the official date has not yet been announced. Celebrated for his technical ability behind the decks, the British DJ will deliver a high-energy mix of house and tech house shaped by rapid transitions, live edits, creative mash-ups and crowd-commanding drops.

Carl Cox — Playa Pacha

Carl Cox launches the new Pacha ICONS season at Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, on October 9. One of electronic music’s most enduring figures, Cox will take over the open-air JBR venue with the commanding techno, house and infectious energy that have shaped his decades-spanning career.

Charlotte de Witte — HIVE

Charlotte de Witte takes over HIVE at Soho Garden Meydan on December 4. One of contemporary techno’s most formidable selectors, the Belgian DJ will bring her uncompromising sound and relentless club energy to the indoor Meydan space for a late-night session built around hard, hypnotic rhythms.

Marco Carola Presents Music On — Playa Pacha

Marco Carola brings his globally recognised Music On concept to Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR on November 20. Joined by Chris Stussy, Ilario Alicante and Da Vid, the Italian DJ will lead an extended night of rolling tech-house and driving, dancefloor-focused rhythms.

Josh Baker - Surf Club

Josh Baker will bring his groove-driven house sound to Surf Club on Palm Jumeirah, with further event details and the date yet to be revealed. The Manchester DJ and producer is known for blending house, minimal and deep-tech rhythms with ’90s rave influences, creating energetic sets packed with rolling basslines and infectious vocal hooks.

Jimi Jules - Bâoli Dubai

Jimi Jules heads to Bâoli Dubai at J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1, on October 30. The Swiss DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist will bring his sophisticated blend of house and techno to the beachfront destination, balancing deep rhythms and atmospheric production with the distinctive musicality that has made him a standout name on Innervisions.

Switch Disco — Bla Bla by McGettigan’s

Switch Disco arrive at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s at The Beach, JBR, on October 17. The British duo will take over the beachfront venue’s sunset session with their high-energy combination of dance anthems, creative mash-ups and instantly recognisable singalong tracks.

Paul Oakenfold — The Agenda

Trance pioneer Paul Oakenfold returns to Dubai on September 18 for The Legends of Trance at The Agenda in Dubai Media City. Appearing alongside Markus Schulz and Richard Durand, the electronic music veteran will lead a night celebrating the euphoric melodies and driving rhythms that helped define the genre.

Indira Paganotto — HIVE

Indira Paganotto arrives at HIVE, Soho Garden Meydan, on December 12. Renowned for fusing hard-driving techno with psychedelic trance, the Spanish artist will deliver one of the calendar’s most intense performances, combining rapid rhythms, hypnotic melodies and the high-energy presence that has made her a major festival draw.

SYNTHONY x Faithless Sound System — Bla Bla by McGettigan’s

SYNTHONY makes its Middle East debut at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s in JBR on November 21, followed by Faithless Sound System featuring Sister Bliss. The beachfront production will unite a full live orchestra, DJs, vocalists and spectacular visuals before Faithless delivers era-defining dance anthems including Insomnia and We Come 1.

Adam Port — Playa Pacha

Keinemusik favourite Adam Port takes over Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR on October 31. His hypnotic fusion of house, techno and Afro-influenced rhythms will fill the venue’s open-air dancefloor, framed by views of the Arabian Gulf, Ain Dubai and the city skyline.

MRAK - Soho Garden

MRAK takes over Soho Garden Meydan on October 3, bringing his cinematic approach to melodic house and techno back to Dubai. The solo project of Tale Of Us and Afterlife co-founder Carmine Conte combines ambient textures, deep rhythms and emotive soundscapes to create an immersive journey built for the dancefloor.

&ME — Playa Pacha

&ME closes out this run of Pacha ICONS events at Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, on December 5. The Keinemusik member will soundtrack the open-air setting with his signature blend of deep, melodic and Afro-influenced house, balancing atmospheric builds with warm, dancefloor-ready grooves.

THEMBA — Bohemia Beach Club

THEMBA brings his distinctive Afro-house sound to Bohemia Beach Club at FIVE Palm Jumeirah on October 17. The South African artist’s blend of Afro-tech, deep rhythms and powerful percussion should make for an atmospheric beachfront set that carries the party from sunset into the night.

ANOTR — Playa Pacha

Dutch duo ANOTR bring their infectious, groove-driven house sound to Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR on November 13. Fans can expect an energetic Pacha ICONS performance shaped by the warm rhythms and playful production behind tracks such as Relax My Eyes, Vertigo and How You Feel.

Son of Son — Be Beach

Son of Son takes over Be Beach at Dubai Harbour on October 3, joined by Alex Twin. Known for blending melodic house and techno with driving rhythms and atmospheric production, the rising artist will soundtrack an immersive waterfront session that builds from the evening into late night.

Sonny Fodera — Playa Pacha

Sonny Fodera takes over Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR on October 10, joined by Dombresky and Sam Oui. Expect a high-voltage soundtrack of vocal-led house, heavy drops and crowd favourites as the Australian DJ brings the feel-good energy of his Ibiza performances to Dubai.

Lost Frequencies — Bohemia Beach Club

Lost Frequencies opens Bohemia’s winter season at FIVE Palm Jumeirah on October 3. The Belgian producer will bring his uplifting blend of melodic house and crossover dance hits to the club’s open-air beachfront setting, combining festival-ready anthems with panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf.

Boris Brejcha — Soho Garden Festival

Boris Brejcha headlines Soho Garden Festival at Soho Garden Meydan on November 27. Recognisable by his signature Joker mask, the German producer will bring his self-described high-tech minimal sound. a dramatic mix of driving rhythms, intricate production and powerful melodies—to the Meydan venue.

Robin Schulz — Bohemia Beach Club

Robin Schulz heads to Bohemia Beach Club at FIVE Palm Jumeirah on October 10. Known for pairing accessible pop hooks with sun-soaked electronic production, the German hitmaker will provide a fitting soundtrack for an open-air evening overlooking the Dubai Marina skyline.

MK — Bohemia Beach Club

MK takes over Bohemia Beach Club at FIVE Palm Jumeirah on November 21. The influential producer will bring his polished blend of vocal house, club classics and global dance anthems to the beach, accompanied by views across the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina skyline.