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Tickets are selling fast ahead of SailGP's 2025 season opening event!
International superstars Tinie Tempah & Craig David will be taking over the after-race performances at Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas, taking place on November 23 & 24 at Mina Rashid. Performing exclusively in the Waterfront Premium Lounge, presented by Nikki Beach, SailGP has once again teamed up with the iconic beach club for an unforgettable waterside event experience!
The season-opening SailGP event in Dubai will feature a record-breaking 11-team F50 fleet, including new teams from Brazil and Italy, competing against the backdrop of the Dubai skyline. SailGP’s partnership with Nikki Beach ensures fans can enjoy exceptional amenities, such as waterfront seating, premium hospitality, and live DJ entertainment, making it a must-attend event for racing and music fans alike. Top it with the stellar live performances of Tinie Tempah & Craig David, the excitement is rocketing sky-high for this event!
With just under one week to go, organizers will be serving up a wide selection of delicious food and beverage, and fans attending can enjoy a luxurious experience with the Waterfront Premium ticket which combines the adrenaline-fueled thrills of the finest on-water racing with the famous Nikki Beach Dubai hospitality. The package includes free-flowing drinks, two food items from the renowned Nikki Beach bespoke set menu, and access to watch the live music acts once racing has finished.
Tinie Tempah will take to the stage on Saturday evening to perform some of his biggest hits, while Craig David's TS5 DJ set is set to thrill spectators following the race action on Sunday. Both concerts will be featured live on screens throughout the Race Stadium, with exclusive access for Waterfront Premium Lounge guests, offering the Nikki Beach experience, prime seating, and direct views of the high-speed races.
SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, will kick off its 2025 season in style with the addition of world-renowned music artists, Tinie Tempah and Craig David, who will both perform across an action-packed weekend!
Tinie Tempah, one of the most successful UK rappers of all time with seven number one singles and Double-Platinum certification by the BPI for his album Disc-Overy, will be first to take to the stage. He will perform his biggest tracks to fans after the opening day of racing on Saturday in the SailGP Race Stadium overlooking the water.
Tinie Tempah said: I’m so excited to be performing at SailGP's 2025 season opening event in Dubai and playing some of my biggest tracks to the league’s passionate racing fans. There is a unique buzz at SailGP events and I want to put on a special performance that brings a fun and electric atmosphere to the opening day of racing.
Craig David, who has enjoyed a 25+ year career, having sold more than 15 million albums, will bring his iconic TS5 DJ set to close out the event in style after Sunday’s winner-takes-all Final.
Craig David said: I can’t wait to bring my TS5 set to Dubai in November to kick-off SailGP's 2025 season, where I'll be performing some of my biggest tunes right by the water for racing fans. I'll be keeping that energy flowing after Sunday’s Grand Final when it’s time to party! I can’t wait to see you all soon.
Both artists will perform exclusively in the Waterfront Premium Lounge presented by Nikki Beach, with SailGP teaming up once more with the iconic beach club. Ticket holders will be treated to the ultimate Nikki Beach experience, including premium hospitality, live DJs and front-row seating,with fans able to take in the high-speed action right before their eyes on the pristine waters of Mina Rashid.
Their performances will be broadcast live on large screens throughout the Race Stadium so all fans in attendance can dance, sing and enjoy the spectacle.
SailGP's Chief Marketing Officer Leah Davis said: We’re thrilled to partner with Nikki Beach for our 2025 Season opening event and their world-class hospitality will provide the ideal setting for our first ever double header music acts in Dubai - Craig David and Tinie Tempah. Both artists will bring the perfect close to two action-packed days of racing on Mina Rashid with their high-energy, water-side event entertainment. This collaboration embodies our commitment to creating unforgettable moments on and off the water. The Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix is shaping up to be one of our most memorable events to date, this is one that you won’t want to miss.
SailGP first teamed up with Nikki Beach in its Season 4 iteration of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, providing thousands of fans with an unforgettable experience. This year’s partnership will see a bolstered fan offering with a host of perks, including:
- Entry to the premium lounge at the water’s edge in SailGP’s Race Stadium with incredible panoramic views of the racecourse
- Free flowing drinks + Two globally-inspired dishes from Nikki Beach’s bespoke set menu, reflecting their world-renowned culinary style.
- Après sail entertainment from Nikki Beach Dubai’s resident DJs and SailGP’s headline performers.
- Live race commentary and broadcast viewing on giant screens to ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the action
- Exclusive SailGP merchandise offers
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