85+ Live Bands in Dubai

Live Bands for Every
Dubai Event

Jazz trios for Burj Al Arab terrace dinners, Bollywood bands for sangeet nights, cover acts for Palm Jumeirah galas — find the perfect live sound for your event.

85+
Live Bands
2,200+
Performances
4.8★
Average Rating
AED 2.5K
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Jazz band Dubai wedding
Jazz & Lounge
The Dubai Jazz Collective
📍 DIFC, Dubai
★★★★★ 5.0 (88 reviews)
Jazz TrioSaxophoneCocktail Hour
From AED 3,500 per performance
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Arabic Oud band Dubai wedding
Arabic & Oud
Al Andalus Ensemble
📍 Deira, Dubai
★★★★★ 4.9 (134 reviews)
OudViolinArabic SongsTarab
From AED 4,000 per performance
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Bollywood live band Dubai sangeet
Bollywood & Indian
Desi Beats Live
📍 Bur Dubai
★★★★★ 4.9 (196 reviews)
BollywoodBhangraSangeetFusion
From AED 5,000 per performance
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String quartet Dubai wedding reception
String Quartet
Arabesque Strings
📍 Downtown Dubai
★★★★★ 5.0 (72 reviews)
ClassicalPop ArrangementsCeremony
From AED 3,000 per performance
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Cover band Dubai corporate party
Pop & Cover Band
The Good Vibes Band
📍 Dubai Marina
★★★★★ 4.8 (158 reviews)
PopRockCoversDance Floor
From AED 6,000 per performance
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R&B soul band Dubai event
R&B & Soul
Velvet Soul Dubai
📍 JBR, Dubai
★★★★★ 4.9 (93 reviews)
R&BSoulNeo-SoulFunk
From AED 4,500 per performance
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Jazz & Lounge

Sophisticated background music for cocktail hours and fine dining

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Arabic & Oud

Traditional Tarab and modern Arabic fusion for Gulf weddings

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Bollywood & Bhangra

High-energy performances for sangeet nights and Indian weddings

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String Quartet

Classical elegance for wedding ceremonies and champagne receptions

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Pop & Cover Bands

Dance-floor fillers with international hits from the 70s to today

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R&B & Soul

Smooth grooves for upscale receptions and after-dinner dancing

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Filipino / OPM

Versatile performers loved by Dubai's large Filipino community

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Percussion & Zaffa

Traditional Arabic wedding procession drumming and zaffa bands

Booking Live Music in Dubai — Tips

DTCM Artist Permits

Live performances in Dubai require DTCM (Dubai Tourism) artist permits for non-resident musicians. Professional bands handle their own permits — always confirm this during booking to avoid last-minute issues.

Sound Systems & Riders

Most bands have technical riders specifying PA requirements, stage size and monitor needs. Confirm with your venue that their AV system can support the band — or book an AV company alongside your entertainment.

When to Book

Popular Dubai bands book up 3–6 months ahead, especially for December–March wedding season and New Year's Eve events. For National Day celebrations and Eid events, availability is limited — book early.

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