13/11/2023
Calling all music fans! One of the world's largest electronic music extravaganzas, UNTOLD Festival, is making its way to Expo City Dubai from 15-18 February 2024 with headliners Armin Van Buuren, Hardwell, Timmy Trumpet, Ellie Goulding, G-Eazy, Major Lazer, Beba Rexha, Don Diablo and Paul Kalkbrenner.
Previous editions of the Romanian phenomenon, renowned for its seven sold-out showcases in Europe, have seen an attendance of over 375,000 festival-goers, so be ready to be left in awe at the Dubai extravaganza. Dutch DJ Armin Van Buuren made a special announcement for the festival earlier this year with an incredible record-breaking video spinning tunes on top of the Burj Khalifa with a massive LED screen behind him. The Dubai edition is expected to see a crowd of more than 280,000 people over four days, along with performances by over 100 globally-recognised artists. Complete line-up will be announced soon, so stay tuned.
As Dubai gears up for the long-awaited UNTOLD Festival, its organizers have revealed the event's first wave of artists.
Making its debut in the city, the beloved Romania-based UNTOLD brand promises an equally electrifying experience at Dubai's colossal Expo City from February 15-18, 2024. Over 100 artists across various genres are slated to perform, and it’s safe to say the festival’s fans are in for a treat.
Leading the star-studded lineup is Armin van Buuren, who broke two world records earlier this year by performing atop Dubai’s Burj Khalifa—the world's tallest building—in celebration of the festival’s announcement.
Joining the trance icon are EDM superstars Hardwell, Don Diablo and Timmy Trumpet. The headlining lineup also includes crossover pop stars Bebe Rexha and Ellie Goulding, both of whom are esteemed within the world of dance music for their many collaborations with the likes of Skrillex, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Seven Lions and more. The lineup also includes elite acts such as Major Lazer Soundsystem, Paul Kalkbrenner and G-Eazy.
UNTOLD Dubai’s tickets and day passes:
General Access Four-Day Pass: AED1,500
VIP Access: From AED2,000
Four nights stay at Rove Expo 2020 Hotel with two General Access Four-Day Passes: AED10,500
Five nights stay at Rove Expo 2020 Hotel with two General Access Four-Day Passes: AED11,000
Six nights stay at Rove Expo 2020 Hotel with two General Access Four-Day Passes: AED11,500
Regular High Table with four VIP tickets (one-night only): AED12,000
Four nights stay at Rove Expo 2020 Hotel with two VIP Access Four-Day Passes: AED12,500
Five nights stay at Rove Expo 2020 Hotel with two VIP Access Four-Day Passes: AED13,000
Six nights stay at Rove Expo 2020 Hotel with two VIP Access Four-Day Passes: AED13,500
Regular High Table with four VIP tickets (four nights): AED24,000
Bronze Zone with six VIP tickets (one-night only): AED25,000
Silver Zone with eight VIP tickets (one-night only): AED40,000
Bronze Zone with six VIP tickets (four nights): AED60,000
Silver Zone with eight VIP tickets (four nights): AED90,000
Essential information:
Dress code for UNTOLD Dubai: While there is no official dress code for the event, there will be a lot of standing and dancing for four days, so it is best to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Age limit for UNTOLD Dubai: Age limit for the VIP section is 21+.
How to get to UNTOLD Dubai?
By metro: The closest metro station to the venue is the Expo 2020 station, located in the centre of Expo City Dubai. Head to a Dubai Metro Red line station near you and take a direct metro to reach UNTOLD Dubai without any hassle.
By taxi: While Expo City Dubai has around 9,500 parking bays, UNTOLD Dubai is expected to host over 75,000 people per day. Hence, it is advised to take a taxi to the venue. You can hail an RTA taxi through the Careem app or by calling +971 4 208 0808.
By car: If you plan to drive to the venue, head down to Expo Road (E77) and follow the directions for one of the many parking bays inside Expo City Dubai.
Hotels near Expo City Dubai:
If you want to be closest to the action, opt for the ticket+stay package, available on the UNTOLD Dubai website, which offers rooms at Rove Expo 2020 Hotel – some with an amazing view of the stages.
Other hotels in the vicinity include Premier Inn Dubai Investments Park and Ecos Dubai hotel Al Furjan – both within 7kms of the venue. Those who don't mind spending a little more time on their travel to the venue, can check out many more options spread across the city, from budget stays to luxurious properties and boutique hotels.