SUN WAVES
DUBAI
Jumeirah Beach · Palm Island · Burj Khalifa
The festival starts in
November 10, 2028 · Jumeirah Beach · Dubai 🇦🇪
Artists at Dubai
The biggest Afrobeats stars gathered on the Jumeirah Beach stage. A night that will go down in history.
Burna Boy
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Afrobeats
Wizkid
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Afropop
Tems
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Afro Soul
Rema
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Afrobeats
Davido
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Afropop
Aya Nakamura
🇫🇷 France / Mali · Afropop / R&B
6+
Confirmed artists
50 000+
Expected festival-goers
5
Simultaneous stages
7
Festival days
3 reasons to choose the Emirates
Massive African diaspora
Over one million Africans live in Dubai. Nigerians, Ghanaians, Senegalese, Ethiopians, Kenyans — the African community in the Emirates is one of the most dynamic in the world.
Global aviation hub
Dubai Airport is the busiest in the world. Direct flights from all of Africa, Europe and the Americas — easy access for all Sun Waves festival-goers.
Luxury & Innovation
Dubai redefines luxury at every turn. 7-star hotels, private beaches, floating stages on the ocean — Sun Waves UAE will be the most spectacular edition in history.
They live in Dubai, they speak
Over one million Africans reside in the Emirates. Here is what they think about Sun Waves coming to their city.
Amara Diallo
Already booked ✔️Guinea → Dubai · Entrepreneur, Dubai resident for 8 years
"Dubai is our second home. The African community here is incredible — Nigerians, Ghanaians, Senegalese, we're all here. When I heard Sun Waves was coming to Dubai in 2028, I immediately booked my tickets. This is the festival we've all been waiting for!"
African diaspora in Dubai
1M+
African residents
50+
African nationalities
#1
African hub Middle East
2028
Year Sun Waves UAE
Dubai in pictures
Dream beaches, spectacular skyline, vibrant African culture — let yourself be inspired by the magic of Dubai.
Burj Khalifa at sunset
Jumeirah Beach — Festival site
Palm Jumeirah aerial view
Dubai Marina by night
African diaspora — Celebration
Atlantis The Palm
Gold Souk — Deira
Festival stage Jumeirah Beach
Dubai desert at sunset
Our Dubai partners
Hotels, airlines and services selected to offer the best experience to Sun Waves festival-goers.
Hotel 5★
Atlantis The Palm
The icon of Palm Jumeirah
Hotel 5★
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Facing the festival site
Hotel 5★
Address Beach Resort
Infinite infinity pool
Hotel 4★
FAQ Dubai 2028
Everything you need to know to prepare your trip to Sun Waves Dubai 2028.
Do French nationals need a visa for Dubai?
No! French citizens (and EU citizens in general) benefit from a free 30-day visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates. No prior steps are required — you just need a passport valid for 6 months after the entry date.
What about African nationals (Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast...)?
How far in advance should I apply for a visa?
Can I extend my stay beyond 30 days?
Need help?
Our team is available 7 days a week to answer all your questions about the festival and your trip to Dubai.
Contact supportFor official visa applications, visit the UAE government portal.
icp.gov.ae — Official portal