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The Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival to Kick Off in February

Fancy a trip to Dubai? February is the best time to go to enjoy some of the music industry's biggest names!

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17 January 2017

Last updated on 17 October 2017
The Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival to Kick Off in February

Every year in Dubai, music fans assemble to enjoy some of the greatest artists perform at the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival. Despite its name, the prestigious festival showcases a variety of musical styles to suit every taste. This year, they're celebrating 15 years with an incredible line-up of the industry's biggest names. 

From its humble 1,200 attendees back in 2003, the event has now grown to a capacity of over 36,000 fans across three nights. Festival goers will not only be able to enjoy an eclectic mix of world-class performances, but they'll also do so in an unmatched outdoor setting with an exceptional, laid-back atmosphere and stunning sets.

The Dubai Jazz Festival is one of the biggest events in the Emirate and it makes February one of the best times to be in Dubai. 


Dubai Jazz Festival 2017

Over the course of fifteen years, Chillout Productions, founders and organisers of the festival, have invited hundreds of acts from all over the world... Be it a legend, a diva, a talent or a pop artist to peform for more than 500,000 fans.

And now, on the occasion of its 15th anniversary, the 2017 Dubai Jazz Festival is set to be a fantastic event! 


When: Wednesday 22nd February - Friday 24th February, 2017
Where: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Tickets: Click here
Location: Click here

Who's performing this year? 
Returning to the region for the second time since his last appearance four years ago, Enrique Iglesias will headline the festival on the final evening. On the second night, festival-goers will no doubt be excited to witness the best-selling female artist of all time, Mariah Carey, take to the stage. And to kick-off the three day music extravaganza, Sir Tom Jones himself will be completing the remarkable line up as he'll headline the opening night of the 15th anniversary celebrations. 

The supporting acts line-up is also filled with top-class acts, with The Wanted's ex-band member Nathan Sykes taking to the stage before Enrique on the closing night. Joining him as a supporting act this year are The Rad Trads, on Wednesday 22nd and Raul Midón on Thursday 23rd! 

Where can I buy my tickets? 
Tickets are currently on sale now and you can purchase yours here

Ticket prices vary, with February 22nd prices ranging from AED 325 each for a regular, to AED 1,295 per person for the VIP deck. On the remainging two nights of the event (23rd and 24th February), festival-goers can expect to pay  AED 395 each for regular, AED 795 for the golden circle, AED 995 for the fan pit and AED 1,595 for the VIP deck. 

VIP deck tickets include open house and soft beverages, with food served separately. 

Where is the event held? 
The Dubai Media City Amphitheatre is home to the event, and is nestled in the centre of Dubai Media City. 

 



The amphitheatre is located at the lake side between Dubai Internet City Building 1 and 2. 

If you're taking the metro, the closest station is Nakheel Metro Station, then take the exit towards Sheikh Zayed Road South and cross the American University car park and walk right on Al Assad Street. Take a left onto Al Marsad Street and then right onto Al Falak Street. 

Using the bus service? The following busses stop at the bus stop near the venue: 8, 83, 85, 88, X28. These can all be reached via Nakheel Metro Station, too. 

And if you're driving, use exit 32 on Sheikh Zayed Road and head towards Jumeirah Road, which has signposts for Dubai Internet City and/or Dubai Media City.