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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
Carl Cox is playing a set at Playa Pacha this October
The king of techno lands in JBR… Carl Cox is playing a set at Playa Pacha this October – and that alone is the plan. One of the most respected names in techno is making a much-anticipated return to Dubai for a one-night-only set, going down beachside at FIVE LUXE, JBR on Friday, October 17. Pacha ICONS is back, and this marks Carl Cox's first Middle East appearance in years – a techno legend, a killer sound system, and die-hard fans who know exactly what this is. Expect a proper night with Carl Cox doing what he does best. Carl Cox 101 Born in the UK, raised in rave culture First DJ to use three turntables live Longest-running resident at Space Ibiza Known for his sets at Tomorrowland, Burning Man, and Ultra One of the most respected and booked techno DJs worldwide Signature sound Carl Cox isn't tied to one era or BPM. His sets are fluid – stretching from deep acid sound to hard techno, always with flawless transitions and that iconic smile behind the decks. The venue Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE in JBR is a venue designed for this vibe. The space is open-air, right on the beach, with one of the biggest LED screens around. It's made for music lovers who want to feel every beat in a clean setup that keeps the focus on the sound and the energy. More big names If you're planning your concert calendar, the UAE is stacked: Mary J. Blige at Coca Cola Arena on June 24, Jennifer Lopez at Etihad Arena on July 29, Lil Baby on October 18, Enrique Iglesias in November, and Katy Perry closing the year in December. Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE, JBR, Friday, October 17, 7pm to 3am, tickets starting at Dhs150, VIP Dhs600. Early access and table bookings are now available at Images: Supplied/Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Web Release
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Pacha ICONS makes a highly anticipated return with Carl Cox's Middle East comeback at FIVE LUXE
After raising the bar with its latest and most memorable season, Pacha ICONS makes a much-anticipated return with none other than world renowned techno legend, Carl Cox playing Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE (Dubai) on 17 October 2025. Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE is now a world renowned and striking beachfront destination located in the vibrant and iconic neighbourhood of JBR. With a unique twist of magical Ibizan charm, it has become the region's go-to destination for music lovers who want a high-thrills and truly immersive electronic experience with the world's most celebrated DJs. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the hotel's sleek architecture, the unique venue features three glistening pools, a beach, and one of the largest LED screens in the region projecting dynamic visuals that complement the music and elevate the overall atmosphere to unprecedented levels. Already in 2025, indelible memories have been made with standout sets from innovative and internationally recognised talents such as Black Coffee, Marco Carola, Solomun, Rampa, Mochakk, CamelPhat, and many more. Now, the countdown is on for the world's best artists to return for another sensational new season. This party restarts on 17 October, with British legend Carl Cox showcasing his famously infectious energy, legendary mixing skills and blend of cutting-edge sounds. With roots in acid house and techno, his sets are powerful journeys that blend classic cuts with new school innovation at the world's best clubs. This party is an essential experience in Dubai and is backed by 50 years of party expertise from the legendary Pacha Ibiza and offers an unparalleled experience in the region.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside UNVRS: I went clubbing at the world's first hyperclub that opened in Ibiza this week
UNVRS, pronounced Universe - described as the world's first hyper club, has opened in Ibiza with a big bang. The new club promises to launch a new era of futuristic clubbing - so I headed down on the opening night to find out what that really meant. 9 9 There has been a nightclub on the site - 20 minutes inland from Ibiza Old Town - since 1979, when it first opened as Ku. It was then rebranded as Privilege in 1995 when it became known as the world's largest club with parties of up to 10,000 people at a time. Now, after viral marketing campaigns featuring a UFO sighting, and Hollywood star Will Smith, plus a multi-million pound makeover, it has been redesigned as the 'world's first hyperclub.' And what does that mean exactly? Apparently, it's the combination of high-end luxury and attention to detail, in an arena-sized event. Everything is handmade in such detail that it's supposed to be as perfect acoustically as an opera house, with the walls made of a porous material and the bar tilted to avoid the cavernous echo that you get in so many massive nightclubs. I joined thousands of revellers on opening night, which saw Carl Cox 's return to Ibiza for a 14-week residency at UNVRS - his first on the island since Space closed in 2016. And it is MASSIVE. The club is so huge that you can easily lose your bearings in the underground network of corridors and dance rooms - helpfully, there is free wifi in case you lose your mates in the maze. But it is very, very slick. The main room is where all the magic happens, with a soundsystem that is crisper and clearer than any other on the island. Aerial acrobats perform high above the VIP balconies and main dance floor, where the Privilege swimming pool has been consigned to history. The immersive lighting was next level too, as the lights come towards you, instead of just vertically, making you feel almost connected to the stage and helps to overcome the feeling of so many people in one room together. The best bit was at dawn, when the screens behind the DJ decks turned off to reveal 12-metre cathedral-like windows showing off the spectacular sunrise over the island - well worth hanging on for, given the club stays open to 6am each night. And the famous Privilege glass dome? That's been kept intact, and now houses a huge sculpture called the Tree of Life. 9 9 9 9 There's some outside space on the garden terrace known as the Gravity Garden and Sky Deck too, which has been decorated with lots of greenery. The new venue is the brain child of The Night League, who is also responsible for major island nightclubs Ushuaïa and Hï. And they've introduced many of the much-loved elements they've already tested at Hï, including the mini nightclub in the loos. Called The Wild Comet (it's The Wild Corner at Hï), there's a smaller dance room underground where unisex loo cubicles line the walls and a DJ plays in the centre of the room. It's certainly the vibiest public toilet I've ever been to, although the unique queuing system takes some getting used it, and by that I mean there is no queue and you have to hover and look out for one of the loo doors opening. There is also a karaoke room that could easily fit around 150 people and a fast food joint. The outlet of Spanish brand Vicio Burger serves burgers for €23 (£19.40) and chips for €8 (£6.76), or a very fancy-sounding chicken strips topped with caviar for €80 (£67.50). While it quite quiet when we visited around 2am, I can see it being very popular with punters before they head home. Prices for drinks at the bar weren't cheap, at €15 (£12.67) for a bottle of water and €26 (£21.96) for a glass of wine, but they are pretty much in line with Ibiza super club prices. But the club also plays a part in keeping costs down too - laying on shuttle buses from San Antonio and Ibiza Old Town that are included in the price of the club ticket. Without a doubt, UNVRS has elevated the nightclub experience and it's definitely the best super club in Ibiza now. Other, more historic places might have more soul, but this is the most advance and forward-thinking club. Plus, the music is what makes the night, and with an enviable DJ line up including Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, David Guetta, Jamie Jones and the unique Elrow party, it's become the must-visit of the island for clubbers both young and old. 9 9 Plus,
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
World's largest nightclub opens in Ibiza in 2 weeks & here's everything we know – from DJ line-up to bizarre disco loos
THE world's biggest nightclub is opening in less than a month's time, and they've shared a first look at the building alongside details of the music line-up. Rising from the roots of what used to be Privilege nightclub in Ibiza, is UNVRS - which is set to become a global destination for clubbing. 4 UNVRS will open on Friday 30 May, making room for 15,000 fans in the super club that's the size of a football pitch. While it's kept its recognisable dome feature from its Privilege days, the club has been given whitewashed walls to blend into the island landscape. To mark its grand opening, UNVRS has unveiled a huge summer line-up of the biggest names in music. Electronic Dance Music residencies this summer include Eric Prydz's Holosphere 2.0 to Anyma. There will also be appearances from Jamie Jones, Fisher, Jamie Jones presents Paradise: Sounds of Solaris, David Guetta Galactic Circus, Elrow and the epic return of Carl Cox. The historic superclub site can accommodate even more club-goers than ever before as UNVRS has upped capacity from 10,000 to 15,000. The club has also been updated with what it's calling 'next-level technology ' which is 'pushing every event beyond the limits of the traditional superclub' - so expect some incredible and tech-savvy performances. The party doesn't even stop when you need a bathroom break thanks to the space called 'The Wild Comet' which isn't just a toilet but a fully styled micro-club. It will be one of the most unforgettable rooms in the venue, with sound reactive lighting and its own DJ booth. Inside the venue's iconic dome terrace will be a place of peace and quiet where partygoers can take a breather and take in panoramic views over Ibiza. Heythorp Park Ibiza sunsets 4 We already know UNVRS isn't your average club, but it also has food and drink as part of the experience. Dishes have been specially created to avoid overpowering smells or messy textures. And drinks are served at optimal temperatures thanks to temperature-controlled storage - so there's no chance of any warm cocktails or beers. The superclub is opening on a legendary site in San Rafael, Ibiza. The space has hosted world-class nightclubs since the 70s, most famously it was Privilege from 1994 until 2019. Opened in 1994, Privilege Ibiza quickly established itself as a monumental force in the world of Ibiza nightlife. With its immense capacity and eclectic mix of electronic music, Privilege earned its place in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest nightclub - and it's legacy is set to continue. Privilege's dance floor could accommodate up to 10,000 people and an impressive overhead dome housed a massive swimming pool. There have been plenty of icons walking through the venues in the past, from the likes of Freddie Mercury, Kylie Minogue and Spandau Ballet. Tickets for The Opening are still on sale for £130 per person. For anyone seeking a break after partying it up, here's the lesser-seen side of Europe's wildest holiday island. And another Balearic island that is set to be huge this year and it's the 'new Ibiza'.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Incredible pics show world's biggest nightclub UNVRS in Ibiza with space for 15,000 ravers… and it'll be open for summer
THE world's biggest nightclub is getting its finishing touches ahead of the grand opening in Ibiza later this month. UNVRS will burst onto the global clubbing scene with a blow-out party on May 30 - with 15,000 revellers bouncing to superstar DJs. 9 9 9 9 The superclub is opening up on a legendary site in San Rafael, Ibiza, that has hosted world-class nightclubs since the 70s. Ku Club rocked the spot from 1979-95, and then it was the iconic Privilege Ibiza until 2020. Eager clubbers have snapped up tickets for The Opening - which are still on sale for £130 a pop. World-famous DJs including Carl Cox, Jamie Jones and Michael Bibi will sound-track the late-night bash. Promoters have teased "scale, spectacle and storytelling" enhanced through "next level" sound and lighting. UNVRS will open up in time to join the likes of Pacha and Amnesia for Ibiza's 2025 season. Organisers have already booked the biggest names as residents this summer - with David Guetta and Fisher amongst them Guinness World Records has officially crowned UNVRS as the world's biggest club - handing over the title previously held by Privilege. The hedonism haven spans a staggering 6,500 square metres - around the same size as a footie pitch. Promoters promised a "never-before-seen concept in nightlife entertainment". Katie Price, 46, parties with fans inside Bolton nightclub as she dives into ball pit and fires a confetti canon It has been touted as combining the "high-end service, luxury and attention to detail of a nightclub with the infrastructure, scale and ambition of arena events". The group behind UNVRS also launched Ushuaïa - where Calvin Harris had a residency last summer - and Hï, formerly Space, which was voted the world's best club for the third year in a row. Leading the operation is The Night League founder and CEO Yann Pissenem, who said: 'Bringing [UNVRS] to life has been one of the most intense and emotional journeys of my career. "After more than two years of full dedication, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our teams at The Night League and Ushuaïa Entertainment, my partners, and my brother Romain." 9 9 9 9 Pissenem promised to deliver the "world's first hyper-club" on the site after Privilege closed down in 2020. Celebs including Grace Jones and David Bowie regularly hung out in the much-loved party palace, until it succumbed to pressures of the Covid pandemic. The venue fell into disrepair following closure, and quickly became a draw for travellers wanting to see the ghosts of parties past. UNVRS has bumped up the venue's 10,000 capacity by 50 percent, meaning 15,000 partygoers will crowd beneath the roof. They will not escape Ibiza's extortionate prices, however, with a stand five-drink package setting you back £100 - on top of sky-high ticket prices. 9 A history of Ibiza's Privilege nightclub PRIVILEGE was the biggest nightclub in the world five years ago, and is now being made even bigger in its new incarnation as 'UNVRS' Before it closed its doors in 2020, Privilege was the largest nightclub in the world, with a capacity of 10,000 people. According to the 2003 book of Guinness World Records, it was easily the world's largest nightclub, covering an area of 69,968 sq ft. Originally known as Club San Rafael, it was later renamed Privilege in 1995, after also being known as Ku Club for a few years. It had a swimming pool in its main room, as well as 25-foot high glass walls that would let the morning sunlight in as people still danced the night away. Ibiza Spotlight claim it "smashed down any existing boundaries you already had for the clubbing experience" with its retractable roof also providing open air parties for revellers. Among the vast number of world-renowned DJs to have performed there, names like Tiesto, Eric Prydz and Benny Benassi stand out. However, its long and rich history of live music extends well beyond disc jockeys, with the likes of Freddie Mercury, Kylie Minogue and Spandau Ballet among big names to have performed there in past.
