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GUDFELLA

Dance/Electronic

The Penthouse | FIVE Palmin 6 daysSat 26 Sept, 22:00
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GUDFELLA | SKYLINE SATURDAYS | SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER FROM 10PM Philippines-born, LA-based DJ and producer GUDFELLA is redefining the house music scene, with over 113 million streams and sets at Coachella, Lollapalooza, + more.. Known for weaving his own vocals into his productions, GUDFELLA has earned support from Tiësto, The Chainsmokers and Don Diablo, with tracks including "2 Hearts", "Language" and viral single "Morning Coffee". GUDFELLA brings his vocal-driven house sound to The Penthouse for our first Skyline Saturdays of the season. Bar entry is subject to availability. Join us on 26 September for an unforgettable night set against Dubai's iconic skyline. Book your spot now. Venue: The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026 Doors Open: From 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM No refund/cancellation

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48 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Dubai right now. The hottest is Al Ahli at Al Wasl at Zabeel Stadium (hot right now, 73/100), followed by Esteghlal at Shabab Al-Ahli and Air Force Club at Al Wasl. The board leans nightlife and culture. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

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Top spots right now

  1. 1Al Ahli at Al Wasl · Zabeel Stadium · Mon 12 Oct · Hot right now73
  2. 2Esteghlal at Shabab Al-Ahli · Rashid Stadium · Tue 27 Oct · Hot right now73
  3. 3Air Force Club at Al Wasl · Zabeel Stadium · Mon 2 Nov · Hot right now73
  4. 4Al Qadsiah at Shabab Al-Ahli · Rashid Stadium · Tue 24 Nov · Hot right now73
  5. 5Al Ittihad at Al Wasl · Zabeel Stadium · Mon 7 Dec · Hot right now73
  6. 6Al Hilal at Al Wasl · Zabeel Stadium · Tue 9 Feb · Hot right now73
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Frequently asked

What's on in Dubai?

48 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Dubai right now. The biggest are Al Ahli at Al Wasl at Zabeel Stadium (73/100), Esteghlal at Shabab Al-Ahli at Rashid Stadium (73/100), Air Force Club at Al Wasl at Zabeel Stadium (73/100).

What is the biggest event in Dubai?

Al Ahli at Al Wasl at Zabeel Stadium on Mon 12 Oct. It scores 73 out of 100 on the radar, the hot right now tier, and the biggest venue holds around 17k at Coca-Cola Arena.

What kinds of events does Place to Be track in Dubai?

Right now the Dubai board has 23 nightlife, 11 culture, 9 sports, 4 music, 1 festival. Everything from arena concerts and league matches to festivals, nightlife and free city moments is on one ranked radar.

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Refreshed through the day from live sources. 48 spots on the Dubai radar right now.