Dubai Metro is the hottest new music festival venue

Get ready to experience Dubai Metro like never before!

Brand Dubai and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) are gearing up for the electrifying fourth edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival, running from September 21 till September 27. This year, the city's five metro stations — The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, BurJuman, Union, and DMCC will transform into vibrant musical stages.

From 5 PM to 10 PM each day, your daily commute will transform into a sensational musical journey. Imagine stepping into a metro station and being greeted by the pulsating beats of 20 top-tier musicians from around the globe, each bringing their unique flair to the transit network.

Shaima Al Suwaidi, Director of Brand Dubai, adds:

“This year’s festival is set to be a spectacular showcase of global talent. We’re turning everyday metro rides into extraordinary musical experiences, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a cultural and innovative powerhouse.”

This year’s festival will also feature an impressive array of instruments, including the Qanun, keyboard, drums, accordion, flute, violin, saxophone, piano, balafon, darbuka, keytar, marimba, and a variety of global percussion instruments.

A performer for Dubai Metro Music FestivalBrand Dubai

The extraordinary lineup featuring a nine-year-old Qanun prodigy, a 14-year-old Emirati piano virtuoso with autism, and a series of performances with instruments made from recycled materials. Enjoy heart-pounding beats from a lively drumming show, mesmerizing street performers celebrating traditional music, and even a puppet show set to live music.

Whether it’s an innovative fusion of sounds or an electrifying drumming spectacle, every performance promises to captivate and delight. So, hop on the metro and immerse yourself in a week of musical magic that will turn your commute into a festival of rhythm and melody!