Sole DXB 2023: Dates, Tickets and Everything Else You Need To Know
An eclectic line-up of visionary performers is promised to set the festival’s stage ablaze
Sole DXB, the region’s most popular youth and contemporary culture festival, has announced a star-studded line-up for this year’s edition, which will take place from December 8 until December 10, 2023 at the state-of-the-art Dubai Design District (d3).

In partnership with TECOM Group’s PJSC, Sole DXB will officially commemorate Mass Appeal’s prestigious Hip Hop 50 in the Arab world by spotlighting a spectacular line-up of the genre’s most iconic regional and international artists.
Sole DXB 2023: Busta Rhymes To Perform
Namely, American hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes is set to headline the eagerly anticipated contemporary culture and music festival on Sunday, December 10. The legendary rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer’s discography boasts mega-hits recorded in collaboration with the likes of Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Lil Wayne.
What To Expect At Sole DXB 2023
Sole DXB: December 9 Line-Up
Marking the artist’s debut performance in the UAE, Jadakiss will also be setting Sole DXB’s main stage ablaze – alongside the incredible Tobe Nwigwe and the legendary Big Daddy Kane. Additionally joining the music festival’s line-up is Sudanese-American jazz, funk, and hip-hop artist ODDISEE as well as the king of instrumental hip-hop DJ Shadow. Cairo-based Sundanese singer, songwriter, and rapper Nadine El Roubi will also be electrifying audiences at Sole DXB.
Sole DXB: December 10 Line-Up
On December 10, the Sole DXB stage will welcome global artist and visionary Sampa the Great together with Syrian-American rapper and spoken word poet Omar Offendum.
More To Look Forward To At Sole DXB
The festival will showcase the region’s most exceptional rap artists as part of its “UAE Mixtape” segment, which will feature the likes of The Recipe, Tac, Tayeb Santo, A’Y, Maxi Zee, and Moh Flow and will be hosted by Mazzi of Def Jam.
Located at the state-of-the-art Dubai Design District (d3), and hosted in partnership with d3 and Dubai Calendar, the highly anticipated youth and contemporary culture festival has established itself as a catalyst of art, culture, community, and commerce in the region. Collaboratively spotlighting emerging talent, trailblazing ideas, and world-renowned artists through an eclectic array of cultural mediums, Sole DXB is a synergetic space for networking and connection among the youth.

An impressive selection of regional and global fashion brands, ranging from sportswear to independent fashion, will also be celebrated at Sole DXB. Constituting the opening event of the Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) 29th edition, Sole DXB brings youthful flair and avant-garde edge to the festive season’s events calendar.
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