British DJ Duke Dumont to perform in Dubai on Boxing Day

The Ocean Drive hitmaker will be spinning the decks at Soho Garden…

For those of you staying in Dubai over the Christmas period, Soho Garden has an epic week of music lined up for you. First it was announced that award-winning DJ Solomun will be taking the stage on Friday December 27. And the day before will see Duke Dumont take over the outdoor club.

The post-Christmas festivities will kick off on Boxing Day, Thursday December 26, from 8pm. Adam Graca and Mar + Mer will warm up the crowd before Duke Dumont, who’s real name is Adam George Dyment, will play his much-loved hits.

Best known for his huge summer anthems, including Ocean Drive, Need U (100%), I Got U ft Jax Jones and Won’t Look Back, the songwriter and producer has made a name for himself with his up-beat singalong house music.

He’s no stranger to Dubai, having last performed in the city when he headlined the popular Sunset Festival at Barasti. Before that, he also took the stage for One Big Friday at Zero Gravity in 2016.

Need U and I Got U both received Grammy Award nominations for Best Dance Recording in 2014 and 2015 respectively. Both songs also reached the number one spot in the UK Official Singles Chart, while Won’t Look Back peaked at number two.

This will be the first time the DJ has played at Soho Garden, where he will be headlining during the club’s weekly Cafe Mambo residency. Other events to look forward to at Soho Garden include Glitterbox on Friday December 13 and the Mambo Brothers on Friday December 20.

The Meydan party destination also recently launched a new weekly brunch, which runs every Friday from 1pm to 5pm. Featuring dishes from pan-Asian restaurant Tokyo Vibes and fine-dining concept, Glasshouse by Soho; the four hour brunch package costs Dhs350 including house beverages and Dhs450 with sparkling wine.

Soho Garden, Meydan Racecourse Grandstand, Nad Al Sheba, Thursday December 26, 8pm onwards, free. Tel: (052) 388 8849. facebook.com/events

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