- Five weekends of coffee-fueled music pop-ups across Dubai.
- Homegrown DJs and artisan brews take center stage weekly.
- Iconic venues transformed into immersive, high-energy experiences.
- Kicks off July 26 with a 360° art-meets-music launch.
A sunrise view from Sky Views Observatory, a bold DJ spinning local beats, and your fingers wrapped around a cup of rich, homegrown coffee. That’s the vibe DSS Gahwa Beats is bringing to Dubai this summer. As part of the much-anticipated Dubai Summer Surprises 2025, this brand-new pop-up series blends artisan brews with live music across five unforgettable Saturdays in some of the city’s most unexpected venues.
Gahwa Beats is not your average caffeine hit. It’s a full-blown cultural mashup where community, creativity, and curated vibes collide. With a mission to energize the city beyond shopping, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has launched this first-ever initiative to turn every weekend into a mini escape. From art galleries to ice rinks and even the world’s deepest pool, each venue becomes a temporary hotspot for immersive coffee-and-beat experiences.
The lineup is strong and refreshingly different:
- 26 July: Kickoff at TODA Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, with DJ Akmaral spinning live amidst 360-degree digital art.
- 2 August: Sky Views Observatory becomes a sonic sky deck with DJ Whiteboy. Tickets: AED 80.
- 9 August: Platinum Lounge at ROXY Cinemas, The Beach JBR hosts DJ Swannahh. Free with registration, 18+ only.
- 16 August: Dubai Ice Rink goes from frozen to fire with DJ Whiteboy. Tickets: AED 120.
- 23 August: Deep Dive Dubai closes the series with a one-of-a-kind underwater experience.
Each venue is powered by DRVN Coffee, bringing its signature blends to fuel the mornings. Whether you’re there for the vibe, the brew, or to discover a fresh pocket of the city, Gahwa Beats taps into Dubai’s love for discovery and local pride.
The timing couldn’t be better. Running alongside the Great Dubai Summer Sale and Back to School retail seasons, Gahwa Beats creates cultural buzz where commerce usually dominates. It’s DSS redefined: more than a shopping spree, it’s a lifestyle event.
Five weekends. One city. Countless memories. DSS Gahwa Beats brings Dubai a fresh reason to get out, sip something great, and move to the rhythm of summer.
For details and updates, head to the Dubai Summer Surprises website or follow @DubaiFestivals on Instagram and TikTok.
