Balqees
Yemeni-Emirati pop star based in the Dubai scene.
Ahlam
Emirati pop diva with pan-Arab fame.
Illmiyati
Dubai underground hip-hop collective.
The Dubai music scene
Dubai (UAE) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 3 bands and artists across 2 genres. Global hip-hop and Arabic pop converge in the Gulf\'s glittering metropolis.
The most represented genres are pop (2) and hip-hop (1).
The earliest year on record is Ahlam (1969) and the latest is Balqees (1989); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 1 act.
Notable acts to start with: Balqees, Ahlam and Illmiyati. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Dubai music
What music is Dubai known for?
Dubai is known for hip-hop, pop music. Notable acts include Balqees, Ahlam, Illmiyati.
How many bands are from Dubai?
The Genesis of Sound map features 3 bands and artists from Dubai, spanning pop, hip-hop.