Why the EDM icon’s Surf Club set is a must-book.
If you’ve ever followed the music scene around global EDM, then the name Tiësto likely needs no introduction. The Dutch DJ & producer, born Tijs Verwest, has spent decades shaping the genre, from his early trance era to the chart-defying, stadium-filling house beats of today. He’s arguably the greatest trance DJ of all time, and now, Dubai is about to welcome him back in style.
On December 20th, Tiësto takes the decks at Surf Club Dubai (Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah) in what promises to be one of the year’s most unmissable nights of music for those that love trance.
Why this matters
This isn’t just another DJ booking. Tiësto’s presence signals Dubai’s continued ascent as one of the global hubs for elite electronic music. After headlining mega-festivals like UNTOLD Dubai in 2024, Tiësto’s show at Surf Club will bring that festival energy into a more refined beach-club environment, with a sunset, ocean backdrop, plus nightclub caliber.
Surf Club is known for its transition from outstanding day-lounge to full-throttle nightlife. Tiësto’s set anchors that shift: expect stunning visuals, a world-class sound system and a sharp rise in energy the moment the sun disappears behind the water. Tiësto is arguably the face of modern EDM. His track-record (hits like “The Business”, “Red Lights”, “Don’t Be Shy”) and collaborations across pop and house mean thousands will be travelling in for this night, so book your tickets early.
Surf Club is known for its parties in the sand.
Important deets
The event is on December 20th 2025 at Surf Club Dubai, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah. Pre-sale and general release will go live soon, stay tuned via Surf Club’s official site. Limited VIP and cabana packages are expected. Book terrace-facing cabana or mezzanine lounge for the view of Tiësto’s stage against the setting sun: Instagram moment guaranteed. Stay tuned via their website.
What else is coming soon?
Dubai’s music calendar is stacking up. Complementing Tiësto’s arrival are marquee bookings like Calvin Harris (November, Ushuaïa Dubai), David Guetta (December, same venue) and multi-day festival events like UNTOLD Dubai featuring Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Alan Walker and more. The season is stacked for serious electronic-music devotees.
