[Event Review] UNTOLD Dubai 2025 : The Desert Storm We Need in Our Lives
UNTOLD Dubai welcomed more than 190,000 participants at the second edition: more than 100 artists, 6 colossal stages, 4 epic days and nights of Dubai’s mega festival in the best venue in the world – Dubai Parks™ & Resorts
For four unforgettable days and nights, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, one of the city’s most vibrant entertainment destinations, became the spectacular home of UNTOLD Dubai.
More than 190,000 festival goers attended UNTOLD Dubai and enjoyed surreal shows and outstanding performances of some of the most relevant artists, huge production, epic stages, a mix of music genres to create unforgettable memories, a true mesmerizing playground of music and entertainment, alongside Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the strategic partner of the event.
Due to the impressive number of participants and the great feedback received, the UNTOLD organisers already announced that the third edition of UNTOLD Dubai will take place between 5-8th of November 2026 at Dubai Parks™ & Resorts.
Day 1
UNTOLD Dubai 2025 kicked off with a great first night of music, energy, magic, and amazing shows by Armin van Buuren who started the party with his greatest hits and a sneak peek at his upcoming album, Sugababes, WizTheMc, Tujamo, Luciano, Hot Since 82, and more. Dubai Parks™ Resorts welcomed fans from over 120 nationalities to experience the second edition of UNTOLD, Dubai’s mega festival.
Day 2
The second day of UNTOLD Dubai brought performances of Nora Fatehi, YUNGBLUD, Axwell, and Steve Aoki on the mainstage. Right before his performance, YUNGBLUD, who debuted in Middle East at UNTOLD Dubai, found out he has three Grammy nominations for Best Album “IDOLS”, “Zombie” for Best rock song, and “CHANGES at Villa Park” for best rock performance. YUNGBLUD brought a lot of energy, the rockstar attitude, and his greatest hits at Dubai Parks™ & Resorts, and made a heartful tribute to his beloved Ozzy Ozbourne.
Nora Fatehi had the audience blown away, mesmerised by her complex show. Eric Prydz was the highlight of the night at the Zamna stage, alongside Toto Chiavetta, Zamna Soundsystem, Julian Prince, and Joris Voorn.
Day 3
The third day and night of the festival on Saturday was one for the books with stellar shows signed by Swae Lee, Martin Garrix, Cancelled Music, and KSHMR on the mainstage. Martin Garrix made the audience fall in love again and again with his music, and he even released new songs during his UNTOLD Dubai set. After the show, he joined Gordo at the Zamna stage and took the energy up high.
Swae Lee said it was an epic night for him and the crowd and the festival made him feel special. The show was impressive and the people followed his lead.
Cancelled Music took the party to the next level, released their first track in premiere on the mainstage, and made everyone feel that Dubai Parks™ & Resorts was the IT place for the weekend.
Zamna stage welcomed Andrea Oliva, Charmeine, and Mëstiza, besides Gordo, on the third day and night of the party.
Day 4
The last day of the festival marked J Balvin’s first performance in Dubai, a show that will be remembered, with some of his major hits that transformed the mainstage into a reggaeton party. J Balvin’s special guest for the night was Daecolm, and they sang together the worldwide viral hit “I Adore You” by Hugel. A special guest in the audience at J Balvin’s show was Jason Derulo who enjoyed the Colombian superstar’s show.
Saweetie, Meduza, Alan Walker, and Nervo closed the mainstage with unforgettable shows, whilst Mrak finished the 4 magical days and nights at Zamna stage.
A mix of musical genres, the world’s biggest names in EDM, techno, pop, hip-hop, and more, with a lineup curated to unite music lovers from every corner of the globe, UNTOLD Dubai also had a huge production, spanning an extraordinary 267,793 square meters, the size of five mega-events combined.
The mainstage had over 120 m and 28 m tall, a colossal arena the size of a football field, breathtaking production, futuristic architecture, and a sound system designed to move the earth itself.
LAPITA™, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, Autograph Collection and Legoland Hotel were home for some of the artists from UNTOLD Dubai’s line-up, for the UNTOLD teams and for the festival goers, while MOTIONGATE, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme parks in the Middle East, brought the magic of Hollywood to life through four world-famous motion picture studios and Riverland was the perfect spot for gatherings, entertainment, and culinary delights.
Real Madrid World (RMW), the world’s first football theme park, offers over 40 Real Madrid-themed rides and attractions, including the world’s tallest amusement ride, along with dining and merchandise experiences for families, Real Madrid fans, and theme park enthusiasts.
LEGOLAND Water Park, the region’s first water park designed for families with children aged 2 to 12, delivered aquatic fun with a LEGO® twist.
UNTOLD Dubai reinforced the UAE’s status as the leading global destination for innovation, entertainment, and cultural experiences, a place where dreams, music, and technology converge.
UNTOLD Dubai will be back in 2026 between 5-8th of November at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts and super early bird tickets are now available on untold.ae. Be sure you’ll be there, at Dubai’s mega festival in the best city in the world, in the best venue – Dubai Parks™ and Resorts.
