Top 10 DJs in Dubai – Burning up the hottest music scenes!
In Dubai, there is no ‘Been there, seen that and done that.’ There is always the fresh wave of inspiration or competition, which spurs every music DJs in Dubai to create something new! Dubai provides that bright spotlight for talented DJs to spin their jam, drop some beats and bring back that much needed groove to the already happening Dubai nightlife. From hip hop to House, Electronic to RnB, there is something for everybody. With an underlying mantra with all the DJs in Dubai – “Trust me you can dance”
A mix of seasoned and in-house DJs, there are a few names that strike a chord somewhere and all the music lovers will team up to bask in their jam.
With his raw energy, Charl Chaka has managed to earn his place in being a pioneer in the Dubai’s music industry. With his raw energy behind the console, he has set ablaze some of the sensational dance music scenes in the Middle East! Known for his music that directly comes from his heart and the versatility, he basks in the genuine admiration from the crowd at any parties across Dubai!
His raw energy and appeal has got him his bounty awards! Being consistently in the music scenes, he won the Technics International DJ challenge in 2006. This put him on the map of being the most sought after DJs in the Middle East. In 2010 he was voted as No. 4 in the DJ Mag Middle East and went on to earn a nomination for Best Local DJ by Ahlan Magazine 2012 only to win the title of “Best Local DJ” by the Time Out Dubai Nightlife awards. He is now the owner of the very coveted Infusuion Magazine that is a digital platform for all upcoming artists in the Music scenes. His name does create waves every time he steps up onto the podium and showcases his passion for music. Check out his jam here.
One of the best things Dj Raxon is his ability to really set the right vibes for the night. With a unique and a dare to be different panache, he has earned his way up in the Electronic music industry not only in Middle East but throughout the world. This self starter has a natural intuition and a knack of unpredictable track selection by adding his unique zing to it.
After performing at some of the best events such as Creamsfield in Abu Dhabi in the year 2009 to 2011 alongside the well known favourites in the industry including Danny Howells and John Digweed, he is raring to go! With a slow yet a loyal fan base this hunk has managed to create for himself, he also struck a chord with the DJ Mag Middle East by earning the No. 7 spot on the Top 100 DJ poll. He now finds a permanent place in the Dubai city. He currently sets the tone of many popular night clubs in Dubai including Provocateur and Texture. Apart from that he is ventured onto Audio Tonic , a brand that promotes promising forward thinking House music. Check out his Techno music right here.
A true born music fanatic, his natural music mettle has earned him the fame and glory every DJ craves for. One of the popular faces in the Middle Eastern party scenes as well as parts of Lebanon, Beirut, Egypt and Bahrain, he is known for his array of eclectic music selection to mix and jam for Deep House and Techno music.
The name MaDJam is a cool derivative from Ahmad Ajam by re arranging the letters. Pretty creative at the that, the name has seeped in through all possible slots. You can catch him on his regular spots across Dubai holding his ground and setting the mood alight with sensational tracks with a very progressive techno influences. With a keen intuition of giving what the crowd wants he also is a pioneer of DJ Middle East, Club Frequency on FM Lebanon and Peppermint Experience Dubai and an in flight radio show for Emirates Airlines. He is a familiar face at the Creamsfield Abu Dhabi with a reputation as one of a very few Djs who can hold their own on the stage in front of an exhilarating crowd of 15, 000 people alongside David Guetta and Hardwell. Check out all his iconic tracks here.
Beautiful and extremely talented Natalie Brogan has managed to steal many a lads thunder by saving a graceful place for herself in the happening Dubai’s music scene. She has achieved a big chunk of the fan base who love her for bringing something phenomenal to some of the most happening dance parties across Dubai. She has played alongside with the biggies such as – The Hoxton Whores, Danism and Tube &Berger from native Manchester.
Dubai pushed her to places no one anticipated, especially when DJing is pretty much a boy’s club. With a residency at the five-star Fairmount resort, she earned a spot at the famed Alpha club. With being featured in OK magazine, Time Out and Infusion she gained a massive fandom amongst the House music lovers. Appreciably she is got voted as the 37th best DJ after a month of prowling around the Dubai nightclub scenes. Sassy, gutsy and extremely talented with a natural talent for mixing up a storm – anter DJ Natalie Brogan! Check out all her grooviest jam here.
Patchoulie found her inspiration at a very young age by her brother who was DJing at old skool parties playing disco and funk music. It was then that gave her a purpose to create seamless yet unpredictable mix of party tunes. She holds a deep love to the old school RnB, hip hop and 80’s soul music which she incorporates into her music and bringing out more funky tunes that gets everybody dancing. When a good intuition meets talent, this indeed turns out to be a crowd puller. She blazes the party scenes at London and corporate events in Dubai.
Surprisingly, this dusky beauty has been there since a decade doing her jams and earning her way up to the popularity ladder. With a great versatility, she is still raring to go! Check out her gigs here.
There are indeed a very few DJs who never leave their roots behind! David Craig has kept that balance always delivers a fantastic rhythm that never goes out of style. With a foray into hip hop, Nu-Jazz and broken beats and house. Being the familiar face since 15 years and more, he has slowly risen to fame with his unconventional music that sets the mood of every night club he performs. Essentially, he is the nicest guy in the music industry and has managed to use his talent and charm up the ladder.
He has popularly grazed the platform at after parties of Usher, Estelle, Sugar Hill Gang, D1. David is also a popular at the Sundance festival in Dubai where he has countless times shared the stage with world famous artist including Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol, Basement Jaxx and many others. In Dubai, he popularly plays at Nasimi beach Atlantis and many more. Check out more about him here.
Dubai is truly fascinating on the versatility it offers. Apart from the popular Hip-hop nights, techno music or house beats, Bollywood finds itself a special place among many Dubai residents. With great Hindi music industry hailing from India, DJ Shadow has risen to popularity by being the sole artist to refashion the Bollywood music to something funky. He has been awarded as the best DJ by Ahlan best Dubai in 2013, Masala awards 2010 & 2012. He also finds a place in Worlds top DJ 2011/2012.
You can see him regularly playing at the People by Crystal and Cirque de Soir.
There is nothing Dj Andy Buchan cannot do. He has played Funk, Hip Hop, Nu-Disco, Indie-electro, Break beats and many more. This naturally makes him a very versatile artist with a keen knowledge on what the crowd really want, and why not! He has been there around the Dubai music scenes for a decade now and risen to a name that is a crowd puller.
His regular slots are at 360, Trilogy and many other swanky venues in Dubai. He is also runs a city’s leading alternative night with a distinctive playlist that takes on The Jam to Jamie X. His footprints don’t end there! He has warmed up several notable artists including Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx, Mark Ronson, Groove Armada, Norman Jay, Aeroplane, Prins Thomas, Beady Eye, Pendulum, DJ Zinc, and various fashion events in Dubai such as Adidas, Fred Perry and Puma. He also launched the iconic DJ magazine in the Middle East during 2009 and a familiar face on the Rolling Stone and Time Out. Check out all his Jam here.
Marko Smokingroove is truly phenomenal and has made a huge presence in the Dubai night clubs. What started with his own gig at the London Pirate Radio station 15 years ago when he was a budding artist in London, Marko has never looked back since! He won the award for being the long term resident DJ at the Nasimi Beach club in Dubai. Not only did he create exclusive soundtracks but also founded the hottest party house in Dubai back in 2009.
He has a reputation of a visionary who would probably take a run-down venue and turn it into one of the sought after party venues in the Middle East. With the rising popularity in the contemporary music scenes, Marko made his way at a whopping 10th position on the DJ magazine Middle East Top 50. That was just the start for him. More love and accolades came his way when he received the Best DJ award at the Best in Dubai awards. Even Time Out stepped up and put him on the map for being the “best Local DJ” consistently for two years (2013 and 2014). He has never stepped back in playing alongside with some of the notable names in the Music industry all over the world and he is easily one of the favourites in Dubai where people look forward for uniqueness blended with ‘giving what the crowd wants’. Check out his unique sounds here.
One of the surprising things about Jay Wud is his ability to strike a chord with people who might just about want something different from the House and break beat revolution that is Dubai Music scenes. He moves people with his mad skills on the Electric guitar and if you are just about wondering where does he fit in on this list, then you must drop down at the Stereo Arcade every Wednesday and watch him do his magic. He is easily one of the favourites among many who appreciate music in all forms.
He released his unique album called the “New Blood” in 2010 followed by “false Utopia” in 2012. He has actively supported alongside bands including Guns & Roses, Skunk Anansie, Aerosmith and many more. He is very loved but he is cutting his way across with his combination to hold his ground for the flaming rock scenes in Dubai and create magic with his fingers! Watch out for him at Stereo Arcade every Wednesday! Check out his tracks here.
Dubai does not disappoint in the ever changing music industry. It has gained massive popularity for many musicians to gain massive fandom by experimenting with their music whilst they earn the big moolah! With many talented artists who move to the Middle East to take part in the biggest platform for music hub, it does not come as a surprise when an artist is willing to try something new and tickle that unpredictable nerve of yours and get that momentary “Woah!” from you along with the booty shaking! For a closer look at the events and where all the artists perform at different venues check out an extensive list of latest at ClockOff.
Featured Image: Analog Room sets the pace of Dubai’s music scene (FNND; https://fatnancysnewdiet.com)
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