Your guide to all the DJ gigs in Dubai this year
The nights are about to get louder, and so are Dubai’s DJ gigs
Party season in Dubai usually rolls in from October, and if you’ve been missing the late-nights, the energy, and the groove – it’s all coming back. International artists are lining up, beach clubs are reopening, and the music lovers who paused during the quiet months have reasons to get excited again. Here are all the DJ gigs in Dubai happening this year.
Season opener: Carl Cox
Carl Cox is back, and that’s how Pacha ICONS is kicking off the season. The legendary DJ returns to Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR on Friday, October 9 marking the start of a new season. Known for marathon sets and the electric vibe he creates with the crowd, expect a night of big techno energy that will keep the dancefloor moving all night long.
Where: Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR
When: Friday, October 9, 7pm to 3am
Tickets: Dancefloor from Dhs200 | VIP from Dhs450 | Backstage from Dhs1,000
Contact: pachaicons.com
Next up: Sonny Fodera
Fresh off another huge Ibiza season, Sonny Fodera returns to Dubai for a night of feel-good house music at Pacha ICONS on Saturday, October 10. With tracks like Somedays, Think About Us and All This Time under his belt, it’s set to be another huge night at Playa Pacha.
Where: Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR
When: Saturday, October 10, 7pm to 3am
Tickets: Dancefloor from Dhs150 | VIP experiences available
Contact: pachaicons.com
Black Coffee brings his signature Afro-house sound to Dubai
Deep, soulful Afro-house is taking over Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour as Black Coffee steps behind the decks on October 24. Expect layered rhythms, deep grooves and soulful melodies, alongside an entirely new visual production created for the night. After a sold-out show at the venue last year, this should be a big one.
Where: Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Dubai Harbour
When: Saturday, October 24, doors from 8pm
Tickets: From Dhs203
Contact: @ushuaiadubai
Also on the lineup: Adam Port
After winning over Dubai crowds with the iconic Keinemusik sound, Adam Port heads back to Pacha ICONS on Saturday, October 31. Expect the deep, melodic grooves and genre-blending sets he’s become known for, all set against the open-air backdrop of Playa Pacha.
Where: Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR
When: Saturday, October 31, 7pm to 3am
Tickets: Dancefloor from Dhs200 | VIP from Dhs1,200
Contact: pachaicons.com
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November starts with ANOTR
Dutch duo ANOTR bring their signature house sound to Pacha ICONS on Friday, November 13. Behind tracks including Relax My Eyes and Vertigo, the pair are known for groove-led sets that keep dancefloors moving from start to finish. Expect another huge night at Playa Pacha.
Where: Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR
When: Friday, November 13, 7pm to 3am
Tickets: Dancefloor from Dhs150 | VIP from Dhs850
Contact: pachaicons.com
Adriatique bring X back to Dubai
Adriatique are bringing X back to Dubai for a third round this November. The Swiss duo’s melodic techno comes with the full X treatment – huge visuals, cinematic production and a show designed to be experienced as much as heard. After sold-out editions in 2024 and 2025, they’ll take over Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour once again on November 14.
Where: Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Dubai Harbour
When: Saturday, November 14, doors from 8pm
Tickets: From Dhs203
Contact: @ushuaiadubai
Marco Carola brings Music On to Dubai
Marco Carola’s globally renowned Music On returns to Dubai on Friday, November 20. Expect the signature Music On sound, with deep grooves, extended sets and a dancefloor that rarely stops moving until the lights come up.
Where: Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR
When: Friday, November 20, 7pm to 3am
Tickets: Dancefloor from Dhs150 | VIP from Dhs600
Contact: pachaicons.com
ARTBAT are bringing UPPERGROUND to Dubai
Melodic techno, a huge open-air setting and ARTBAT behind the decks – UPPERGROUND lands at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour on November 28. The Ukrainian duo have become regulars at some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Tomorrowland, Coachella and Ultra, with collaborations spanning David Guetta, Armin van Buuren and CamelPhat. Expect the full UPPERGROUND production with Dubai Harbour as the backdrop.
Where: Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Dubai Harbour
When: Saturday, November 28, doors from 8pm
Tickets: From Dhs156
Contact: @ushuaiadubai
Ring in 2027 with PAWSA
PAWSA is taking over Playa Pacha for New Year’s Eve, bringing his groove-heavy tech house sound to Dubai for the final night of 2026. The Solid Grooves co-founder is behind tracks including Pick Up The Phone and Too Cool To Be Careless, so expect a dancefloor-first set and a very big countdown into 2027.
Where: Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR
When: Thursday, December 31
Tickets: TBC
Contact: pachaicons.com
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