7 Musical Performances In The UAE To Book Now

Mark your calendars for 29th November, as Calvin Harris returns to Dubai to take over the open-air stage at the iconic Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. Following his sold-out debut at the venue last year, the Scottish DJ is set to light up the waterfront with a high-energy night of chart-topping hits and full-scale, festival-style production. Expect an unforgettable evening of music, with the party carrying on into the early hours in the shadow of the Dubai skyline. Fans can look forward to unique visuals, immersive stage design and surprises that are sure to make this performance one for the books. 

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Get ready to dance under the stars with everyone’s favourite DJ trio, Keinemusik, as they headline the grand opening of Soho Beach Island on  9th November. Set against the dazzling backdrop of The World Islands, this exclusive event is already creating a buzz across Dubai. The Berlin-based collective – &ME, Rampa, Adam Port, joined by Reznik and artist Monja Gentschow – are known for their hypnotic blend of deep house, techno and soulful rhythms. Expect pure island energy, breathtaking visuals and a night of great music.

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For those craving a live hip-hop and rap experience, Travis Scott is bringing his record-breaking Circus Maximus Tour to Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi, on 15th November. After a sold-out global run spanning 76 shows across six continents, Scott is set to deliver a high-energy performance featuring hits from his latest album, UTOPIA, alongside fan favourites like ‘SICKO MODE’ and ‘Goosebumps’. With over 1.7 million tickets sold worldwide, this stop promises pure Travis Scott energy in the UAE capital.

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Taking place in the larger-than-life Dubai Parks and Resorts from 6th-9th November, get ready for a whirlwind night of music and immersive performances as UNTOLD, Dubai’s premier mega festival, returns. The four-day extravaganza will feature over 100 global artists across five stages: Main Stage, Galaxy, Alchemy, Time, and Zamna – with genres ranging from EDM, techno, and trance to hip-hop, afrobeats, Arabic pop and Bollywood beats. Headliners include the ultra-talented J Balvin and his Colombian charm, alongside festival heavyweights like Steve Aoki, Tiësto, Ellie Goulding and many more.

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Anyone who loves a good time will be pleased to hear DJ Habibi Beats is coming to Dubai. The Palestinian-American DJ and producer is renowned for his innovative fusion of Arabic and Middle Eastern sounds, with genres such as Amapiano, Brazilian Funk and Afro House establishing him as a prominent figure in the global club music scene. He is scheduled to perform in Dubai on 14th November at the Helipad by Frozen Cherry for the “Nuit de Folie x Disco Dabke” event. In addition, he will participate in International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai 2025 from 12th-14th November, where he will appear as a speaker on a panel discussing the “Habibification of House Music.”

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The iconic British dance-music brand is bringing its legendary collection of house, trance and dance-floor anthems to Dubai Opera this month. On 22nd November music fans can look forward to a fun-filled night where club ambience meets orchestral elegance as Ministry of Sound Classical takes over Downtown Dubai. Now, over 34 years since opening its doors in London in 1991, the iconic brand continues to reinvent itself – this time fusing its classic dance tracks with the grandeur of a live orchestra. Set within the palatial interiors of the magnificent Dubai Opera House, expect an unforgettable evening that blends nostalgia, sophistication and pure energy.

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For the first time in the Middle East, seven-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste is is performing at Dubai Opera on 23rd November. Fresh off his landmark album Big Money and a whirlwind year that included a Super Bowl performance and multiple chart-topping hits, the American musician and composer is set to deliver a soulful night of pure musical brilliance. Expect an unforgettable evening filled with jazz, soul and funk, as Batiste performs his most celebrated songs, from ‘Freedom’ to ‘Cry’, all inside one of the city’s most magical venues.

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