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MusicDubaiEvents

by Sophie She

Beatport Presents IMS Dubai 2025: Where Music, Culture & Innovation Converge

8 Sept 2025

Bedouin

This November, electronic music collides with innovation, culture, and industry insight at IMS Dubai, under the exciting banner IMS Dubai, presented by a giant, Beatport.

Set across November 13–14 at 25hours Hotel, this second edition promises to elevate the conversation around music across the MENA region — and we at The Sandy Times are absolutely thrilled to be part of it.

Who will be there?

With curated panels, we all will see some amazing faces come to Dubai:

  • Bedouin — Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe are masters of fusing Middle Eastern heritage with global influences, creating a genre-defying sound showcased at festivals like Coachella and Burning Man.
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Bedouin

  • HUGEL — Pioneer of the Latin House movement and creator of the global hit Morenita, HUGEL is a multi-platinum artist with over a billion streams and multiple resident of Beatport #1 position, bringing his Ibiza-inspired, Latin-infused house sound to the world’s top stages.
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Hugel

  • Nicole Moudaber — A global techno icon, Nicole Moudaber is celebrated for her powerful DJ sets, acclaimed productions, and boundary-pushing label Mood. With performances at Coachella and other festivals, plus her worldwide radio show In The Mood, she remains one of electronic music’s most influential voices.
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Nicole Moudaber

  • Nooriyah — Saudi-born, Japan-raised, and UK-based, Nooriyah is a boundary-breaking DJ, producer, and presenter championing global diaspora sounds. Founder of Middle of Nowhere and a Boiler Room standout, she has earned international acclaim with sold-out shows, festival sets, and a mission to merge diverse musical cultures.
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Nooriyah

  • Pete Tong — A legendary DJ, broadcaster, and co-founder of the International Music Summit, Pete Tong has shaped global dance culture for decades. Known for BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix and his Ibiza Classics project, he continues to champion new talent, push boundaries, and inspire generations of electronic music fans worldwide.
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Pete Tong

Why IMS Dubai is one-of-a-kind in the region

This summit isn’t just another music event — it is a transformative platform weaving together Music, Culture, Finance, and Technology in a region poised for explosive creative growth. IMS Dubai ignites meaningful dialogue on royalties, regional sound identity, talent buying, cultural tourism, and more. It is a rare opportunity to grow one’s network with lots of valuable contacts, and tackle burning questions on all aspects of the music industry — from creation to selling — with the biggest names in the region.

The Sandy Times will be here too!

Yes, we are thrilled to mention The Sandy Times will be present at IMS Dubai! We will be soaking up every insight, sharing highlights with you, and connecting the dots between regional artistry and global trends. We can’t wait to meet everyone — artists, execs, fans — under one vibrant roof.

And... a cheeky hint: Keep your eyes — and ears — peeled, because soon we will drop some exclusive releases on STR. Expect something fresh, bold, and made for the dance floor.

Tap here to join us there!