After years at Dubai Design District, Sole DXB is packing up and moving. The festival is back for its 14th edition from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13, but this time it’s heading to a brand new location. Keep reading for all the brilliant details you need to know.
Say Goodbye To D3 & Meet The Square
If you’ve been to Sole DXB before, you’ll be walking into a whole new setting this time. The Square sits inside Nad Al Sheba Gardens and opened in 2024 as an open-air community space. It’s already home to cafés, restaurants, padel courts and a children’s play area, so there’s plenty going on even outside the festival. Think wide open spaces, good food nearby and room to wander between sets.
What’s Happening Over The Three Days
Expect the full Sole DXB mix. Live music, talks, sports tournaments and brand experiences, all in one weekend. This year there’s also a bigger food offering, which is great news if you like planning your festival day around your next meal. The festival is also part of the Dubai Shopping Festival programme again, so it’s a nice way to tick off a big December plan.
What We Still Don’t Know
Here’s the part you’re probably wondering about: who’s playing? The 2026 line-up hasn’t been announced yet, and ticket details are still to be confirmed. Organisers have said the line-up, ticket categories and full programme will all be revealed in the build-up to the festival, so keep an eye out for updates.
Ticket Talk
Tickets for the 2025 festival started at AED 599. There’s no word yet on 2026 prices, so it’s a case of watching this space.
Alongside the music, you’ll find fashion, art and design showcases, plus brand activations where regional and international brands launch new concepts and products. Last year, that included Fred Perry, Asics and Humantra, a UAE-based wellness brand.
Stay tuned to Gulf Buzz and we’ll be the first to drop the 2026 lineup once it comes out!
