ICD Brookfield Place Dubai returns with Cocktail Week from 11 - 17 May 2026

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<h3 style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Afro lovers of Dubai! Get ready to drum up your excitement because AfroLOUD, the region's biggest Afro festival, has brought you something very special this summer! Dubai's first indoor Afro-summer festival, Kingdom, comes to town on August 9th, combining upbeat music and a sophisticated atmosphere for an unforgettable experience.</span></h3>
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<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Enchanting Afro beats, a vibrant crowd, and a star-studded line-up await you all under one roof at Kingdom. From international acts to sold-out festivals around the world, South Africa&rsquo;s biggest stars and brightest DJs are set to perform to shake the soul and awaken the senses in a musical experience unlike any other in Dubai. So grab your tickets quick, because there's an unmissable sale waiting for you with seats for just AED 200!&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Meet the dazzling lineup fit for the Kingdom stage!</span></h3>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><br><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">The festival is set to boast an exceptional lineup, with South African singer-producer Zakes Bantwini confirmed to headline alongside Swaziland&rsquo;s renowned DJ and producer Uncle Waffles. Joining the stage are South African Afro-pop star Ciza and renowned singer-producer Musa Keys, alongside South African superstar Kelvin Momoh and the powerhouse duo 2wo Bunnies!&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 2;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #843fa1;"><em><a style="color: #843fa1; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://dubai.platinumlist.net/ar/event-tickets/99846/kingdom?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=22673953657&amp;utm_content=184829604847-758745732656--p-&amp;utm_term=afroloud%20festival&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22673953657&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoJf563dUZidRnvbAAygC5NUlgNlj&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMHEBhC-ARIsABua5iR_fVUzz5vWjkmh8s5eNhbL9l4W0O8Nc1XcGnkORxnKtACgbAdlsysaAqAXEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">The date is almost here, so get your tickets now and witness an unparalleled Afro-pop experience!</span></a></em></span></h3>
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<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">With a full day of hit artists and chart-topping tracks on the itinerary, this is set to be one of Dubai's biggest indoor summer festivals! Tickets are selling fast, so this is your golden opportunity to secure your spot at Dubai's first indoor Afro-summer festival!&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">This isn't just a party... it's an Afro-summer revolution coming from the heart of the city. Follow the call and witness wildness like never before!</span></h3>
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<p style="line-height: 2;"><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';"><strong>Tickets:</strong> Starting from AED200</span></em></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">When:&nbsp;</span></em></strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Saturday, August 9th, show starts at 3PM&nbsp;</span></em></p>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Where:&nbsp;</span></em></strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre</span></em></p>
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