The biggest beats of the season drop in Dubai this May
If electronic music is your vibe, this is the date. Swedish House Mafia is confirmed for May 16, with Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso set to headline the final show of the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience season, bringing next-level production to one of the city’s most iconic open-air venues.
Swedish House Mafia 101
Formed in Stockholm, Swedish House Mafia quickly became one of the most influential names in modern electronic music. The trio are GRAMMY-nominated and known for selling out arenas and headline festival slots across the world. From early breakthrough tracks to their current 3.0 era, they’ve built a reputation for high energy live shows and large-scale dance records.
The signature sound
Their music is built on intricate, melodic production. Swedish House Mafia craft layered loops – every groove, every drop, every melodic element lands with maximum energy. That focus makes their sound work beautifully in massive open spaces, where you hear detail and depth even at scale, keeping you on the dance floor, vibing to every beat and drop.
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The event
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This show marks the grand finale of the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience season, which has already welcomed more than 90,000 attendees across a series of sold-out events. The waterfront venue will once again transform into a large-scale open-air arena, complete with production by High Scream and cinematic visuals that match the scale of the music. Fresh from confirming their 2026 Ushuaïa Ibiza residency, Swedish House Mafia bring their global momentum straight to Dubai Harbour.
The details
Where: Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Dubai Marina
When: Friday, May 16
Tickets: Visit ushuaiadubai.com for ticket information and updates
Contact: @ushuaiadubai
Images: Instagram
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