From massive music festivals and soul concerts to art fests and cultural pop-ups, Dubai’s summer-to-fall calendar is stacked. Whether you’re chasing live beats, creativity, or cool indoor thrills, Vivaan Shenoy takes you through 6 events you should mark now:
UNTOLD Dubai – Expo City (August 15–18)
The biggest music festival in the Middle East returns with a bang! Expect global DJs, EDM titans, pop acts, and mind-blowing visuals across 4 days. Think Tomorrowland vibes in the desert, at Expo City’s high-energy setup.
Headliners : Martin Garrix, Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki and more to be announced.
Pro tip: Grab your tickets early, last year’s debut sold out fast.
Natalie Imbruglia Live – Dubai Opera (August 23)
Nostalgia alert: 90s pop icon Natalie Imbruglia hits the Opera stage for one night only. Expect soulful vocals and a throwback to classics like ‘Torn’, plus her newer acoustic material. A cozy, chill night in one of Dubai’s most stunning venues.
Kingdom Music Festival – DWTC (August 9)
A high-energy indoor rave bringing together Afrobeats, Amapiano, and dancehall artists from around the globe. If you like beats with bounce this one’s for you. All indoors. All night. All vibes.
An indoor shopping and food pop-up celebrating local brands, vintage finds, and limited-edition fashion. Expect artisan jewelry, fusion street food, and a live DJ spinning chill sunset sets. Great for an evening browse, bite, and photo op.
Disney On Ice: Into the Magic – Coca Cola Arena (Sep 18–20)
A magical family experience featuring Elsa, Mickey, Moana, and more, all on skates. Full of music, color, and icy sparkle, this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for all ages.
AP Dhillon & Karan Aujla Light Up the UAE:
Two Punjabi powerhouses are headed to the UAE and it’s about to get loud.
AP Dhillon returns to Coca-Cola Arena Dubai on Sept 7, with a 360° concert experience and hits from The ‘Brownprint’. After selling out last year, this is his most immersive Dubai show yet.
Karan Aujla takes over Etihad Park, Yas Island on Nov 29 with his biggest Middle East show ever part of his It Was All A Dream world tour, featuring live debuts and surprise guests.
From rave nights to roller skates, art to artisan markets, to the biggest concerts of the year, Dubai’s second half of 2025 is looking packed.