Beat the Heat DXB festival will return this summer
The temperatures might be creeping up, but so are the number of things to look forward to this summer.
Beat the Heat DXB festival has been confirmed to be making a return in 2025, and this time it's coming for four separate nights.
Hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, you'll be able to dance the day away on Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5, as well as Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12.
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Bringing some of the best Arabic musicians and some popular artists to the stage, early bird tickets are now on sale, priced from Dhs78.75.
Desperate to know the lineup? Here's everyone performing for Beat the Heat DXB 2025:
Friday July 4
On Friday July 4 , Tul8te , known for his hits Habibi Leih, Matigi A'adi Aleiki, and Qesm El Shakawy, will open the series, alongside Al Mas , recognised for tracks like 3Ala Bali, Al Haz, and Sadma.
Saturday July 5
On Saturday July 5, expect some impressive tracks from the Sharmoofers , known for their distinctive sound with songs like Zambahola, Diva, and Arosty, along with Aziz Maraka , famous for hits such as Mafi Mennik, Ahla Wahda, and Miganinani.
Ghalia, known for 3abali, Elak w Bas, and Ana El Bent, will also take the stage.
Friday July 11
On Friday July 11 , Soulja, known for tracks like Suits, Argeen, and CA Va, will perform, joined by Montiyago , recognised for songs like Ducati, London, and Klashat.
Mo Ali, known for Dance With Me, My Love, and African, will also be part of the night.
Saturday July 12
The final night of Beat the Heat DXB will feature Bader Al Shuaibi , known for Bravo Aleik, Mahsoma, and Wesh Aeby, alongside Abdulaziz Louis , recognised for Sukar, Shloun Ma Hebah, and Weselna. Nasser Abbas, known for Fe Shay Gher, Khat Ahmar, and Olla, will also perform.
From Dhs78.75. July 4-5, 11-12. Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre, dubai.platinumlist.net.
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