Line-up reveal, dates, and all the info you need about the upcoming Break the Block in Dubai
Are you ready for Dubai’s first underground-style block party of the year?
After its debut in 2022, Break the Block is now returning with some major artists and a lot of fun! Here’s all you need to know.
When and where is Break the Block happening?
Lighting up the heart of Expo City Dubai, Break the Block will elevate the atmosphere at Al Forsan Park on 26 January. Bringing the noise and the funk back to Dubai’s streets, cranking up the tunes, the eats, and the chill vibes will start at 6pm and last all the way until 4am into the morning.
Returning to the scene with its 2024 edition, Break the Block is not just an experience; It’s a movement of artistic expressions, defiant fashion statements, and anthems that define generations.
What’s the Break the Block line-up looking like?
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This year’s confirmed line-up is a definite mix of some of the world’s most exciting artists and DJs.
The first headliner is none other than the iconic producer duo Jungle! The Londoners are bringing with them a groovy mix of funk, electro, and soul guaranteed to set pulses racing. Following the recent success of their album Volcano, they’re all set to take Dubai by storm this month.
Kicking the melodic excitement into high gear is Nightmares on Wax, the kingpin of mix and spin, who is ready to set the stage ablaze with various musical styles spanning reggae, alternative, electronic, and more. His latest album, ‘Shout Out! To Freedom’, will be a perfect complement to the vibrant vibes.
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Adding an extra layer of authentic rhythms and beats is Shadi Megalla, an Egyptian DJ master and producer who also runs his own vinyl store in Dubai. Boasting an impressive career that dates back to 1999, Shadi is a key figure in Dubai’s electronic music domain.
Next up straight from the heart of Canada is Mike Daniel, an open-format DJ, producer, and self-proclaimed “enthusiast of the odd genres of music.” Topping off these exceptionally energetic beats with some local flair are Emirati Saud G, an expert in Arabic hip hop and renowned for his distinctive lyricism and production, and Jade, a Beirut-native DJ with a unique approach to alternative, dance, and electronic, radiating chic and energetic vibes in every performance.
What’s on the menu at Break the Block?
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Great vibes deserve great bites, and that’s why Break the Block will be bringing attendees the ultimate street food experience through a variety of F&B outlets such as KAAK W SOMSOM, ORO, MINI BBQ, HIGH JOINT, and TAQADO.
Ready to satisfy the funky crowd, these brands will serve up everything from juicy burgers, succulent wings, tantalising tacos, delicious hotdogs, refreshing beverages, and so much more.
We can’t wait!
Prices AED 195 for GA tickets, AED 295 for Golden Circle tickets. For tickets, visit dubai.platinumlist.net
Date
26 January
Location
Expo City Dubai at Al Forsan Park
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