Ready to catch the UAE’s sharpest musical forces? From Dubai’s neon-fueled stages to Abu Dhabi’s beat-heavy nights! They electrify crowds through pure firepower—jazz burners, cultural pride, and borderless grooves. Here’s the real list—the ones grabbing full attention right now.
Hussain Al Jassmi
Emirati heavyweight Hussain Al Jassmi holds a gripping presence across the Arab region. His anthem Right Where I’m Supposed To Be, performed during the 2019 Special Olympics alongside Ryan Tedder, stamped his place in history. Audiences across the Emirates crave his stirring voice.
Balqees Ahmed Fathi
Balqees, a Yemeni-Emirati powerhouse, dominates with vocal grit and a screen presence. Her first album, Majnoun, dropped in 2013, followed by the widely played World Chants Zayed for National Day. A wax twin chills at Madame Tussauds Dubai—a nod to her unshakable status.
Mert Saim Şenyerli
Nicknamed “The King,” Mert Saim steers the jazz scene with polished guitar work and vocals steeped in decades of mastery. Regulars at Rixos Dubai and TODA —his presence rules silence, then erupts applause.
People Around the Band
Zafer Ozkan and Ahmet Oral Sargin turned a long-time friendship into creative chemistry. Their duo performs with electronic tones fused to ancestral melodies. Every track they produce strikes like a fever, driving stages into motion across the UAE.
Seyyah Band
Guitar, oud, double bass, drums, and percussion fuel Seyyah Band’s fierce sound. They dart across musical genres, flipping conventions and channeling cultural energy. UAE crowds lean in close when they play—it’s an unpredictable ride every time.
Double Date
Double Date—Gülşin Demirkeser Önal, Ceren Üstünel Ertem, Ulaş Önal, and Cevat Ertem—feeds global hearts through traditional roots and worldly notes. Having performed with many famous artists, the band quickly became one of the most sought-after bands in the UAE.
Alexandra Dora Pádár
Hungarian talent Alexandra Pádár stormed onto the stage following her 2016 Star Academy run. Now based in Dubai, her voice pierces straight through—clean, fierce, and unrelenting. She’s staking her ground in the city’s competitive circuit.
Errico Cutolo Quartet
Imagine an open-air jazz set under UAE skies while the Errico Cutolo Quartet slides Italian love songs into swing-fueled grooves. Their horns punch through the calm, sending waves through audiences gathered in spots like TODA.
Almaydee
From Ras Al Khaimah, Almaydee creates music laced with cultural history. His voice channels heritage, and he performs with a unique melody with a raw, distinct identity. Each song he sings goes directly to the soul.
Ahali Band
A team of Turkish experts energizing Villa Cinar, Ahali fuses traditional Turkish music with punchy, modern twists. Their performances are packed with high-voltage energy, driven by oriental rhythm. The audience answers the call—each show completes the cycle of connection.
