The Ministry of Sound Dubai 2026 world tour kickoff is set to be the biggest electronic music event of the season. To celebrate its 35th year at the forefront of global club culture, the legendary UK institution has chosen the UAE as the starting line for its most ambitious world tour to date. Spanning six continents and 35 cities, this year-long celebration begins on January 31, 2026, right beneath the towering silhouette of Ain Dubai.
This isn’t just a standard club night; it is a 12-hour, open-air, festival-style marathon with no breaks, designed to take fans through the history and future of house music.
The Lineup: House Royalty and Regional Stars
The Ministry of Sound Dubai 2026 event has curated a “stacked” roster that balances New York house legends with the most exciting talent from the regional scene.
- The Headliners: New York house masters Armand Van Helden and Dennis Ferrer lead the bill, bringing decades of dancefloor-defining anthems to the Bluewaters waterfront. They are joined by the eclectic and thoughtful Italian selector DJ Tennis.
- Global Grooves: Rising star HoneyLuv will deliver her signature groove-led sound, while a massive B3B (Back-to-Back-to-Back) set will see South African icons Caiiro, Da Capo, and Enoo Napa unite on stage.
- Support Talent: The lineup is bolstered by Brazilian DJ Aline Rocha, Dubai’s very own deep house duo Arcade 82, and local favorite Hodges.
Venue: Ain Dubai Plaza’s Open-Air Experience
Set at the Ain Dubai Plaza, the venue offers a 360-degree sensory experience. With the world’s tallest observation wheel serving as the backdrop, the festival will feature immersive stage designs and the high-fidelity sound quality that has been the Ministry of Sound benchmark since 1991.
Unlike their previous “Classical” orchestral shows at the Coca-Cola Arena, this tour marks a return to the brand’s raw, industrial clubbing roots. The Ministry of Sound Dubai 2026 show is a strictly 18+ event, focusing on the “pure” dancefloor energy that defined the 90s house era and today’s global festival circuit.
Event Logistics for Fans
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- Time: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM (12 hours of music).
- Tickets: Starting from AED 125, with prices increasing as the date approaches.
- Entry: Early entry tickets are recommended to catch the full 12-hour journey from daylight to the iconic Dubai night skyline.
