Vinyl Souk

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Vinyl Souk is the UAE-based community platform for alternative music and vinyl culture. Through curated events and activations, it connects subcultures, emerging artists and local audiences.

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Made in the Emirates Vol. 2: the gatefold sleeve with a record beside it.

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Made in the Emirates Vol. 2

Volume 2 shifts focus to the country’s electronic underground, bringing together eight original tracks spanning deep house, breaks, techno, and experimental club sounds. A snapshot of a thriving scene shaped by artists working on their own terms.

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UAE Independent Music Archive 2026

A community-driven archive documenting independent releases in the UAE. Put out music this year, or about to? Add it.

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  • Poster: Lulu & the Beanstalk and Vinyl Souk present Sonic Majlis, sounds and story by Tarik Omar, Saturday 22nd August, 5pm to 9pm.

    (Sonic Majlis - 22 Aug 2026)

    Sounds and story by Tarik Omar

    Lulu & the Beanstalk, ICD Brookfield Place · 5–9pm

  • Poster: Lulu & the Beanstalk and Vinyl Souk present Sonic Majlis, sounds and story by Hameed, Saturday 11th July, 5pm to 9pm.

    (Sonic Majlis - 11 Jul 2026)

    Sounds and story by Hameed

    Lulu & the Beanstalk, ICD Brookfield Place · 5–9pm

  • Poster: Vinyl Souk, 3 years of music, culture and community. Listening session, live music, marketplace and record fair. Sunday April 12, 5 to 10pm, Nomad Day Bar, 25hours Hotel One Central.

    (Anniversary - 12 Apr 2026)

    Vinyl Souk: 3 years of community

    Nomad Day Bar, 25hours Hotel One Central · 5–10pm

  • Poster: Gorillaz, The Mountain. Official album listening event, Honeycomb Hi-Fi x Vinyl Souk, Dubai, Thursday February 26, 20:00.

    (Listening session - 26 Feb 2026)

    Gorillaz: The Mountain listening event

    Honeycomb Hi-Fi, Dubai · 8pm

More than a record fair

Four ways into the scene.

  • Vinyl Souk Records

    An independent label documenting and releasing music from the UAE through its compilation series, Made in the Emirates.

  • Souk Lab

    Our learning and exchange space for workshops, talks, screenings and creative experiments around music, culture and community.

  • Mini Festival

    A full-spectrum celebration of regional sounds, live acts, DJs, workshops, film, visuals and community, under one roof at 25hours Hotel One Central.

  • Souk Sessions

    A curated series of listening sessions, DJ sets, live performances and record fairs, spotlighting selectors, artists and sounds from the region and beyond.

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