Dubai BFF Deep Dive (Music Festivals for 30 Days)

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These are some of the music festivals taking place in our city this month, offering a great mix of live performances, immersive experiences, and vibrant atmospheres.

Concerts

Thirty Seconds to Mars live

What is it: This winter, rock lovers in Dubai are excited to welcome Thirty Seconds to Mars to the city. 

Where: Coca-Cola Arena

When: Thu 12 December | (More Info)

Emrah live

What is it: Experience an evening of Middle Eastern pop with Turkish singer Emrah.

Where: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

When: Thu 12 December | (More Info)

Ricky Martin live

What is it: This highly-anticipated concert is part of the singer's latest world tour that has captivated audiences around the world and is being brought to Dubai as part of Dubai Shopping Festival.

Where: Coca-Cola Arena

When: Sat 14 December | (More Info)

Sherine Abdel Wahab live

What is it: Dubai music fans are in for an enthralling night as singing star Sherine Abdel Wahab jets into the city for a live show.

Where: Coca Cola Arena

When: Fri 13 December | (More Info)

Marcelito Pomoy live

What is it: The singer will take you through his journey of dreams, resilience and triumph with a mix of storytelling and captivating music including his global hit The Prayer. 

Where: Coca-Cola Arena

When: Sun 22 December | (More Info)

The Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam Legacy Concert

What is it: Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam will collaborate for the first time in Dubai on December 29 at Coca-Cola Arena, bringing a Bollywood legacy to life.

Where: Coca-Cola Arena

When: Sun 29 December | (More Info)

Najwa Karam live

What is it: She has been ruling the Arabic music charts for years, which is why Najwa Karam always manages to sell out venues across the region.

Where: Dubai Opera

When: Sun 29 December | (More Info)

Lionel Richie live

What: Make it a New Year's eve to remember at Atlantis, The Palm's grand celebration with global music icon Lionel Richie taking to the stage for an unforgettable performance.

Where: Atlantis, The Palm

When: Tue 31 December | (More Info)

Hany Shaker live

What is it: Get ready for an evening of chart-topping Egyptian tunes! Star singer Hany Shaker will be performing some of his greatest hits live.

Where: Dubai Opera

When: Thu 26 December | (More Info)

DJ Nights

Blue and Eternal live

What is it: Fans can look forward to an evening packed with classic hits and back-to-the-90s performances by two of the UK’s most beloved music acts.

Where: Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium

When: Sat 14 December | (More Info)

DJ Snake live

What: Known for smash hits including Turn Down for What, Taki Taki and Middle, the artist is a trailblazer in the electronic music world, blending hip-hop, trap and dancehall into an unstoppable sounds that’s captivated fans worldwide.

Where: Coca-Cola Arena

When:  Mon 30 December | (More Info)

Gordo live

What is it: One of electronic music's most influential DJs, Diamante Blackmon, also known by his stage name Gordo, has captivated audiences worldwide with his deep, bass-heavy beats and genre-blending style

Where: Terra Solis

When: Fri 20 December | (More Info)

Musicals and Orchestra

Musical: Singin' in the Rain

What is it: Dubai Opera is bringing one of the season’s most anticipated musicals Singin’ in the Rain to the city.

Where: Dubai Opera

When: Sat 14 December | (More Info)

China National Symphony Orchestra live

What is it: Immerse yourself in a night of musical grandeur as the China National Symphony Orchestra blends classics from the Far East and West.

Where: Dubai Opera

When: Sun 15 December | (More Info)

Sounds like Christmas

What is it: It's jingle all the way on 15 December, as Lebanese-French pop singer Anthony Touma serenades families with timeless holiday songs.

Where: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

When: Sun 15 December | (More Info)

The Nutcracker at Dubai Opera

What is it: The melodious production tells the tale of a young girl, Clara, who receives a mysterious nutcracker as a present.

Where: Dubai Opera

When: Thu 19 December | (More Info)

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

What is it: Step into the enchanting world of Whoville as Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical takes the stage

Where: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

When:  Fri 20 December | (More Info)'

The Kingdom Choir live

What is it: Celebrate three decades of music with The Kingdom Choir on 28 December as they take the stage.

Where: Dubai Opera

When: Sat 28 December | (More Info)

NYE Weekend Specials

NYE Weekend: Tech it Deep Invites Luciano live

What is it: Say goodbye to 2024 with a night of pulsating beats, as TECH IT DEEP brings his global house music experience

Where: Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah

When: Mon 30 December | (More Info)

NYE: Nassif Zeytoun and Gipsy Kings ft. Tonino Baliardo live

What: You'll get to welcome 2025 with the Arab artist's contemporary melodies and heartfelt lyrics, alongside the band's passionate rhythms.

Where: Festival Arena

When: Tue 31 December | (More Info)

NYE at Barasti: Nicky Romero live

What: Welcome 2025 at Barasti Beach with a New Year’s Eve bash headlined by DJ Nicky Romero. Known for chart-topping hits such as Toulouse and I Could Be the One.

Where: Barasti Beach

When: Tue 31 December | (More Info)

NYE: Joel Corry live at Zero Gravity

What: Soak up the sun and catch the final sunset of the year before dancing your way into 2025 at Zero Gravity’s NYE Beach Festival on 31 December.

Where: Zero Gravity

When:  Tue 31 December | (More Info)