The Best Female DJs To Have On Your Radar

Marva Alshamry – also known as DJ Maww – is based out of the UAE. Blending Afrobeats, RnB and hip hop in her sets, you’ll often find her showing off her skills poolside and on rooftops across Dubai – notably at luxe eatery Lazuli. 

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Known for making seamless transitions between groove, house and minimal beats, Akladios is one to watch. She's graced stages across the world – Berlin, Beirut, Dubai, Amman and Bucharest are all on her have-played list – and worked with local and international talents like Jamie Jones, Loco Dice and Peggy Gou.

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Sarah Hardan is instantly recognisable for her bold, luxe hippie style, killer fringe and knack for throwing unforgettable parties. As a DJ, she's made waves at Dubai's Hot Mess and recently debuted in Europe, opening for the likes of Kid Francescoli and Rampa. Her killer sets blend Chicago house and minimal beats, but beyond the DJ booth, she's also the mastermind behind The Good Trip – a party planning agency that puts together luxury events. 

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Residing in Beirut, Tala wears multiple hats as the resident DJ and managing partner of The Grand Factory and Ahm Club. She’s also the co-founder and creative director of design studio Clap Clap. And the music? She’s a champion of dance and house, with heavy techno and disco influences also peppering her sets.

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Parvané Barret is a DJ and creative consultant based in Dubai. An all-around cool girl with a healthy social media following (the outfits keep people scrolling as much as the music) her sets are a mega mix of soulful beats, R&B influences and hip hop.

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DJ S.O.N.Y.A is a powerhouse on the decks, and her unique blend of beats and glamour have helped her make a splash on the DJ scene over the last six years. Performing at some of the Middle East’s coolest and most prestigious venues, she also headlined at Expo Dubai in 2022 and opened for Bruno Mars at the DU Arena in Abu Dhabi – plus, she was spinning tunes for the launch of AIN DUBAI, the world's largest observation wheel. 

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Fashion and music are a dream combination, as proven by Tala Samman – known as @MyFashDiary on Instagram. Hailing from Dubai, Tala is one of the original ‘It’ girls from the region, but her CV is definitely impressive – she's opened for Dua Lipa in Abu Dhabi and performed at the massive Electric Run party.

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One of Saudi’s rising stars behind the decks, HiFi blends 90s R&B nostalgia with modern house to create a sound that feels both soulful and fresh. She’s played everywhere from AlUla’s Elephant Rock to Jeddah’s Tahlia desalination plant, building a reputation for sets that are as stylish as they are high-energy. Alongside music, she’s also launched her sunglasses line, The Future Is Here, cementing her influence on the region’s creative scene.  

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A familiar face on Dubai’s nightlife scene, Foxxy has become known for her genre-spanning sets that move effortlessly from hip hop to house. As well as bringing serious energy to the decks, she’s also fronted campaigns for global names like Sephora Middle East – proof of her influence both in music and beyond. 

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Beirut-based DJette has quickly become a fixture on the city’s nightlife scene, known for her infectious energy and ability to set the tone for any party. With a sound that spans global influences and underground beats, she’s building a reputation as one of the most exciting new names to know in the region. 

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Now based in Dubai, DJLiutik is known for genre-blurring sets that span everything from hip-hop and R&B to house and funk. She’s brought her energy to some of the city’s biggest stages – including opening for Metro Boomin at the Coca-Cola Arena – while her sharp sense of style and creative projects, like her brand Scentellier, make her one of the region’s most dynamic talents. 

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