Two of the Gulf's most recognisable voices are converging on Dubai this summer. Kuwaiti pop star Talal Sam and Saudi singer Sultan Murshid will co-headline Beat the Heat DXB Season 5 at Dubai World Trade Centre on July 25, 2026, in one of the season's strongest Khaleeji-focused line-ups.
The show lands inside Hall 8 at DWTC, with tickets starting from AED 105. Organisers are promising an evening built around Khaleeji hits, full live sets and the high-energy atmosphere that has turned the indoor summer series into a fixture on Dubai's entertainment calendar.
Talal Sam and Sultan Murshid headline the July 25 bill
Talal Sam has built a loyal following on a sound that fuses contemporary pop with Arabic musical influences, with fan favourites including "Aady," "Refresh" and "Rah" anchoring his catalogue. He is joined on stage by Sultan Murshid, known for tracks such as "Fezt Bek" and "Yeheb Al Bard," who has emerged as one of the region's notable voices in contemporary Arabic music and continues to draw growing audiences across the GCC.
The pairing follows a run of regional names already booked for the season, and the two artists together represent a deliberately Gulf-centred night for fans of the Khaleeji scene.
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Beat the Heat DXB continues its summer run
Organised by Spotlight Live, Beat the Heat DXB Season 5 runs from July through August as a series of indoor concerts designed specifically for Dubai's hottest months. The line-up opened with Cairokee and has since featured artists including Dystinct and Issam Najjar.
Unlike traditional outdoor festivals, the series stays entirely indoors at Dubai World Trade Centre, giving concertgoers a climate-controlled venue through the peak of summer. For audiences in Abu Dhabi, the capital sits roughly 90 minutes down the E11 from DWTC, putting the July 25 show within easy reach for a night out across the emirates.
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How to get to the concert
Reaching the venue is straightforward for both Dubai residents and visitors from across the UAE:
- By Metro: Travel directly to World Trade Centre Station on the Red Line, then walk to the venue.
- By car: Parking is available around Exhibition Plaza and Exhibition Street.
- By taxi: Drivers can drop guests at the Convention Gate entrance.
Tickets are currently available through the official Beat the Heat DXB platform and Platinumlist.
