Dubai is about to get loud. Global music icon J Balvin is officially heading to the UAE for the very first time, and it’s happening at UNTOLD Dubai 2025 this November. If you know his tracks, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t, you can already imagine how wild that stage will be.
UNTOLD 2025: J Balvin To Headline The Music Festival & Here’s The Full Line-Up
The Colombian superstar isn’t just another name on the poster. He’s sold more than 35 million records, scooped up five Latin GRAMMY Awards, and smashed chart records with the most No.1s on Billboard’s Latin Airplay. Think anthems like Mi Gente, X, Loco Contigo, and I Like It blasting through Dubai Parks and Resorts. Goosebumps guaranteed.
And it’s not like he’s new to mega stages either. Balvin has owned the spotlight at Coachella, Tomorrowland, the Super Bowl halftime show, and even the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. So expect fireworks, figuratively (and probably literally).
J Balvin Makes His Dubai Debut With A Jazzy Line-Up
Of course, Balvin isn’t showing up alone. The UNTOLD 2025 line-up is already shaping up to be the kind of playlist you’d never want to end. Dutch powerhouse Martin Garrix is returning to Dubai to drop his chart-topping EDM bangers, while Armin van Buuren, the legend who’s been soundtracking late nights since the early 2000s, is back to take over the decks.
Add Steve Aoki into the mix, the man who throws cakes at crowds, and you’ve got a recipe for pure chaos in the best way. Truth be told, if you’ve ever complained that festivals repeat the same DJs, this roster might just shut you up.
And that’s only scratching the surface. With more than 100 artists expected, the organisers have promised even bigger stages, more surprises, and plenty of “did that just happen?” moments.
ZAMNA Stage Comes To Dubai
Here’s a fresh twist for 2025. UNTOLD is teaming up with ZAMNA, the jungle-born festival brand from Mexico that’s famous for its hypnotic electronic vibes. For the first time, a dedicated ZAMNA stage will land in Dubai, with names like Eric Prydz, Andrea Oliva, Luciano, Gordo, Hot Since 82, and Ilario Alicante already confirmed.
Let’s face it, this is the type of line-up that makes even seasoned festival-goers double-check their calendars.
All the Festival Essentials
Tickets are already on sale and (no surprise here) moving quickly. Prices start at AED475 for General Access and from AED1,200 for VIP.
For logistics, the organisers aren’t leaving anyone stranded. Expect shuttle buses, dedicated drop-off points, and easy connections from across the city. Whether you’re grabbing a ride-hailing app or rocking up in your own car, getting there should be a breeze.
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Why You Can’t Miss It
To be fair, Dubai doesn’t exactly lack big concerts. But UNTOLD 2025 feels like it’s going to set the bar higher. Between Balvin’s UAE debut, an EDM line-up that reads like a “who’s who” list, and the new ZAMNA stage bringing international flair, this isn’t just another festival. It’s a full-blown cultural takeover.
When: Thursday 6 November – Sunday 9 November 2025
Where: Dubai Parks and Resorts
Cover Image Courtesy: UNTOLD, J Balvin/FB