Surf House Unplugged: Volume 1
An unplugged line-up including Jedd Perlata, Ana Silva and Doza for this laid-back beach club on Palm Jumeirah. The AED 50 tickets include one drink.
An unplugged line-up including Jedd Perlata, Ana Silva and Doza for this laid-back beach club on Palm Jumeirah. The AED 50 tickets include one drink.
The Fridge's series of showcase concerts continues with a Dubai-does-Scotland vibe. Headlining are The Elidas, twins Venice and Belle, who do lo-fi Scottish indie-folk with great harmonies and strong original material – a new single is promised for this gig [ ... ]
The Fridge's series of showcase concerts features the super-talented Zeina Aftimos – a Syrian-Greek singer who draws inspiration from the Shaabi music of the Levant, adds a contemporary style, and sings in Arabic, French, and English, Supporting comes as Arabic [ ... ]
The Fridge's series of showcase concerts closes with Emirati soul singer Arqam – six hit singles to date. Support comes in the form of Polynesian from Vahimiti, debuting two tracks from her upcoming album.
A reggae evening with the dynamic five-piece, with a repertoire that spans reggae history from Bob Marley to Lucky Dube, (plus a bit of UB40 pop-reggae and their own songs). These guys know how to have a lot of fun [ ... ]
The latest edition of the Fridge's showcase gig series gets under way with poetic R&B-adjacent Arabic rap from Alexandria's Scander X. Support comes from Cairo rapper Blue Saif.
The Fridge's series of showcase concerts continues with Ukrainian pop powerhouse Allexa Bash – echoes of Kate Bush and Adele – with her new single 'Hurricane' plus songs from her debut album Dark Angels. Support comes from singer-songwriter Joe Girvin [ ... ]
The Fridge's series of showcase concerts concludes with high-class jazz-fusion from Egyptian pianist Rami Attallah with Rony Afif on drums and David Bernabelaand on bass. Special guests Mohamad Hosny (oud) and Artur García (sax) should make it a good night [ ... ]
The Fridge's showcase gig series continues with smooth R&B from Prince VA, who for the first time plays here with a full live four-piece, Support comes from Theo Thomson and more soulful R&B.
The Fridge's showcase gig series continues with Hadi X and a completely new show that moves between EDM drops and quiet indie songwriting. Support comes from Ma2am, "reshaping how Arabic music sounds today ... through deep rhythm, raw emotion, and reworked rap [ ... ]
It doesn’t get much more Italian than this: singer-songwriter Peppe Voltarelli – known for a unique musical style that blends various genres, primarily focusing on Italian folk, world music, and pop but still manages to reflect his Calabrian roots.– teams [ ... ]
Dubai's very own Brazilian pop star Luisa Winck launches her new album Eternity at The Fridge, a powerful blend of R&B, Brazilian soul, and cinematic vocals.
A really interesting evening of contrasting but complementary music by performers who are all making their UAE debuts. Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko has taken over the mantle of greatest living kora master, with an ability [ ... ]
Neapolitan folk from a band known for its powerful stage presence and an exuberant party groove. Ars Nova Napoli offers a unique reinterpretation of traditional songs from southern Italy plus their own compositions. Expect skilled harmonies and instrumental interplay; should [ ... ]
First of two jazz-ish gigs on consecutive nights at Al Noor Island. This one features the Lebanese-American singer-songwriter (and Artistic Director of Berklee Abu Dhabi) Mayssa Karaa (above); fluent in eight languages and with hits in several of them, she [ ... ]
Second of near-jazz gigs on consecutive nights at Al Noor Island. This one features Ars Nova Napoli (below), the Italian nu-folk funsters (traditional Neapolitan rhythms with a modern twist) who really do know how to throw a party; and the [ ... ]
A live solo performance by the Lebanese-Armenian neo-classical pianist and composer (and a member of the Jameel team) for his latest album, MO(VE)MENT, which was released at the end of last year. Kurumilian says his music engages with questions of [ ... ]
The Tasty Biscuits bring three years of soul and living-room setups to the stage, with a soulful, intimate showcase of original music and a guest roster that provides a who's-who of indie music in the UAE – Gaya, Abri, Tac, [ ... ]
"An avant-garde concept, electrifying soundscapes, and themed masks, bringing together art, architecture, and nightlife for a truly unique after-hours experience ..." Third time out for the Louvre's club night, featuring a DJ set from the Blaze at 10pm with techno [ ... ]
Filipino indie folk-pop band known for soulful melodies and rich harmonies come to the Main Stage at Global Village. The gig is free with general admission.
Four locally based metal bands – a decade of UAE metal history, from the well-established Verdict and April to relative newcomers Triton and 2024 NYUAD Battle of the Bands winner Stowaways. Says the Fridge: "Metal has always had a way [ ... ]
A Palestinian-Lebanese singer-songwriter, dancer, life coach and clothing-line owner, Domina has spent nearly a decade writing music about the same territory she works in professionally – mental health, shadow work, and the slow process of becoming yourself. Her sound draws [ ... ]
The very cool, very classy Cuban artist Sandra Ivette plays bass and sings at the same time, leading her six-piece band through son, trova, danzón, and jazz. She's premiering her debut album Comienzo, never performed live until now ... Advance [ ... ]
The Dubai-born French-Indonesian singer-songwriter is fluent in several languages, writes much of her own material, has performed for heads of state and royalty, earned praise from Shania Twain at the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi, and was spotted by [ ... ]
"A live transmission from Dubai’s alternative underground ... a night dedicated to alternative, rock and experimental sounds shaping a new wave of music and culture in Dubai", taking over Rooted's Warehouse 34 for one night only. Past Alterna.tiv gigs have [ ... ]
The Emirati singer and his band brings his signature blend of old-school soul and contemporary neo-soul to the TODA stage.
An evening with Zarooni Sound Society, aka indie pop/rock singer-songwriter Mohamed Al Zarooni who may or may not have his band with him
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