5 Unmissable UAE Music Festivals in 2025

Here is what you can expect to come in as far as music festivals are concerned once the year 2025 is ushered in UAE. From Bronx block parties to high-school-reunion throwbacks, here’s what you need to know about six essential festivals that will melt your face off.

Break the Block – Dubai

Starting on the year is Break the Block on February 1 at Expo City Dubai. This amazing night of music, dance, and video mapping will take place at Al Wasl Plaza, the largest urban block party in the world. Lining up the event is the British electronic artist named Bonobo accompanied by the Soulection talents, that are JAEL and Rosey Gold. The cheapest available tickets this week are available on Ticketmaster. ae and cost AED 195 each.

UNTOLD – Dubai

The first time is Char readymade, and UNTOLD comes back with the second spectacle in November 2025 in Dubai. The last edition of the festival had 185000 visitors and performed with singers Ellie Goulding and Major Lazer. This is where UNTOLD 2025 comes in with the new experience, and great lineup to be showcased at Expo City Dubai. Visit untold.ae now to subscribe to our updates.

Sole DXB – Dubai

Sole DXB returns with its flashy edition on December 12 – 14, 2025, at Dubai Design District. Currently mostly associated with music, fashion, art and design, it’s one of the world’s most popular contemporary culture events. Wait for it and a nice blend of both performances and creative installations.

Club Social – Abu Dhabi

However, Club Social brings back memories to Etihad Park, Yas Island for a one weekend music festival from the 18th to the 20th of April, 2025. Indie and pop lovers will love this festival with performances from Usher, Snow Patrol and The Kooks while enjoying a variety of installations. Tickets become available on 1st of January 2025 and prices are starting from AED 295.

OFFLIMITS – Abu Dhabi

OFFLIMITS is back in Yas Island’s Etihad Park on April 26. With great bands like Ed Sheeran and the Kaiser Chiefs it will be hard to go wrong and you are guaranteed excellent and energetic Indie rock. Tickets cost as low as AED 495 on Platinumlist.net.

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