Palestinian-Algerian-Serbian artist Saint Levant is set to headline Dopa World Dubai, performing at Jubilee Park in Expo City Dubai on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The announcement confirms one of the most anticipated bookings on Dubai's 2026 live music calendar, cementing the city's status as the Middle East's premier stage for emerging global talent.
What Is the Dopa World Dubai Festival?
Dopa World is a brand-new two-day festival taking place across April 4 and April 5, 2026, at Expo City Dubai. Designed as a celebration of contemporary youth culture, the event brings together live music performances, DJ sets, fashion activations, streetwear showcases and a wide variety of food vendors under one roof.
Organisers say the festival will also platform DJs, creators and emerging regional talent, offering rising voices in music and art a stage alongside established headliners. More than 50 curated streetwear and lifestyle brands are expected to participate, alongside immersive experiences and interactive installations that blend music, style and community.
Who Performs and When?
Saint Levant headlines the second day of the festival on April 5. Artists Shehab and Ziad Zaza are scheduled to perform during the opening day on April 4.
Dubai's growing live entertainment scene continues to attract international and regional talent, and adding Saint Levant to this inaugural lineup signals the UAE's growing importance as a hub for culturally resonant music events across the Middle East and beyond.
Saint Levant: A Rising Voice in Global Music
Saint Levant is the stage name of Marwan Abdelhamid, born in Jerusalem on October 6, 2000, to a French-Algerian mother and a Serbian-Palestinian father. He spent seven formative years growing up in Gaza before fleeing to Jordan in 2007, and later relocated to California.
His multicultural upbringing has profoundly shaped his music. He creates songs that move seamlessly across Arabic, English and French, often blending all three languages within a single track. This multilingual style — fusing funk, rock, hip-hop and R&B with traditional Palestinian and Algerian rhythms — has earned him a loyal global following across the Middle East, Europe and North America.
He broke into mainstream consciousness in November 2022 when his single "Very Few Friends" went viral on TikTok. His debut EP "From Gaza, With Love" further cemented his reputation as one of the region's most powerful new voices. Other notable releases include "Nails" and "Deira" — the latter a deeply personal tribute to his father's hotel in Gaza, which was destroyed in an Israeli bombing.
Tickets and How to Book
Tickets for Dopa World Dubai are already on sale. Early-bird two-day passes start from AED 299, while Golden Circle early-bird tickets are priced at AED 499 for fans seeking a premium festival experience.
With a diverse lineup of performers, creative brands and immersive cultural experiences, Dopa World aims to deliver a unique celebration of music, fashion and creativity in Dubai. More information and ticket bookings are available through Platinumlist.
