Keinemusik, Central Cee, And Others: Five Biggest Upcoming Concerts In Dubai

From global EDM superstars and chart-dominating pop bands to intimate singer-songwriter sets and boundary-pushing hip-hop and house collectives, the UAE's live music calendar is shaping up to be unmissable. Dubai's biggest venues and open-air stages are welcoming world-class artists across genres, promising everything from New Year's Eve spectacles and desert raves to arena-sized sing-alongs and high-energy club nights. Whether you're planning months ahead or locking in your next big night out, these are the upcoming concerts in the UAE you'll want on your radar.

David Guetta

Global EDM icon David Guetta will bring his high-energy, hit-packed sound to the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience on Friday, December 19, promising one of the city's biggest dance events of the year. The Grammy-winning French DJ and producer, who has topped DJ Mag's global rankings five times, arrives fresh from a summer of sold-out Ibiza residencies, delivering a one-night open-air spectacle backed by full-scale production. Fans can expect a nonstop set filled with chart-dominating anthems including I'm Good (Blue) and Titanium, with the show kicking off at 6pm and tickets starting from Dh250.

Maroon 5

American pop-rock heavyweights Maroon 5 will ring in 2026 as the headline act at Atlantis, The Palm's New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, combining a live concert with a lavish buffet and a spectacular fireworks display across the Palm Jumeirah. The Los Angeles band will perform an intimate set packed with global hits, including Moves Like Jagger, Sugar, She Will Be Loved and This Love, celebrating a career that has seen them sell over 100 million albums, 750 million singles and land 32 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Doors open at 7pm, with premium concert-and-dinner packages starting from Dhs6,500 for guests aged 14 and above, Dhs4,500 for children aged 4 to 13, free entry for kids under 3, and additional packages available.

Tom Odell

British singer-songwriter Tom Odell will perform at Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk on Saturday, January 24, bringing his emotionally charged live show to Dubai. Best known for the global hit Another Love, which has surpassed three billion streams on Spotify, Odell is expected to deliver a set filled with heartfelt ballads and raw, confessional songwriting. Tickets are on sale now from Dhs295 via Live Nation Middle East and Coca-Cola Arena, with strong demand already reported.

Central Cee

British rap star Central Cee will kick off 2026 with a high-energy one-off show at Bohemia Dubai, FIVE Palm Jumeirah on Friday, 30 January 2026, following a career-defining year that cemented his global status. The Ladbroke Grove-born artist dropped his chart-topping debut album Can't Rush Greatness in January, which hit number one in the UK and cracked the Billboard 200 top ten, powered by singles like GBP with 21 Savage and Guilt Trippin, before taking the project on a sold-out world tour and major festival stages including Coachella and Primavera Sound. Tickets for the Dubai show are on sale now, starting from Dh300.

Keinemusik

Pacha ICONS returns with its biggest UAE show to date as Berlin-based electronic collective Keinemusik makes its highly anticipated UAE desert debut on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Bab Al Shams Arena in Dubai. Moving beyond its usual home at Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, the event promises an immersive open-air spectacle set against one of the country's most cinematic desert backdrops, complete with next-level staging, cinematic lighting and high-impact visuals. Headlined by the full Keinemusik trio - &ME, Rampa and Adam Port - the night runs from 7pm to 4am, with tickets starting at Dh300 for early entry, rising to Dh450 for dancefloor access, Dh800–1000 for arena seating, and Dh3500 for backstage VIP access with unlimited premium drinks.

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