Sole DXB 2025 will take place at Dubai Design District (d3) on

Fri 12, Sat 13 and Sun 14 Dec from 4pm to 2:30am

Attendees must have a valid ticket or invitation.

Tickets can be purchased from Platinumlist.

Once at the venue, proceed to the ticket counter that matches your ticket type.

Show your digital ticket to receive your wristband.

3-Day Pass holders will receive one wristband for all three days. Please keep it on throughout.

Yes, tickets will be available at the door, but day-of-show prices will be higher. To save time and money, we recommend purchasing in advance.

Ticket prices increase in waves: First Wave → Second Wave → Third Wave → Day of Show

Capacity is limited and ticket sales close once we reach full capacity.

You can choose from either a 3-Day Pass or a Single-Day Pass from 4 ticket categories:

General Admission, VIP Grandstand 21+, Golden Circle 21+ and Golden Circle All Ages

3-Day Pass gives you access to all festival days (12–14 December).

Single-Day Pass gives you access to any one day of your choice.

Check Platinumlist for availability and prices.

General Admission tickets include access to:

• 3 full festival days with extended timings
• Live music
• DJ sets
• All ages F&B Pavilions
• Installations and brand experiences
• Basketball tournaments
• Sneaker Swap
• Vintage & Thrift Market

*Access is first-come, first-served and subject to venue capacity. Come early to secure your spot.

We also have VIP ticket options. These give you all GA benefits, plus fast-track entry to the venue, dedicated F&B service, priority parking, and:

• Golden Circle 21+: Access to the Golden Circle 21+ viewing area
• Golden Circle All Ages: Access to the Golden Circle All Ages viewing area
• VIP Grandstand 21+: Access to the VIP Grandstand All Ages opposite the Main Stage

While most programming at Sole DXB is open to ticket holders, a small number of private events will take place in closed spaces.

These are invite-only or have limited tickets due to capacity restrictions.

Tickets are non-refundable, and non-transferable.

The full festival schedule will be shared closer to the event on our official website and social channels.

During the festival, you can see the schedule on in-venue screens or visit the information desk located near the entrance.

Yes, alcohol is available in areas that are strictly for ages 21+, where a valid government-issued ID will be required.

Sole DXB takes place at Dubai Design District (d3).

By Taxi or Ride-Hailing: You can put wither Dubai Design District or Sole DXB in Google Maps.

If you plan on drinking, please use a taxi or ride-hailing service.

By Car: Take Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) south, then Al Khail Road (E44). Exit onto Ras Al Khor Road (D56) to enter Dubai Design District (d3). Arrive at the south entrance and follow signs and parking attendants for Sole DXB parking areas.

Parking is limited, so plan accordingly. Carpooling is encouraged to help reduce traffic and emissions.

By Metro: Take the Green Line to Dubai Healthcare City, the closest metro station to d3. From there, grab a taxi or take a short walk to the venue.

Sole DXB 2025 will feature some of the city’s best food vendors.

This year brings a broader, larger, and more elevated dining experience with 3 F&B pavilions offering a wide variety of local and international cuisines, from discovery and hero brands to premium dining concepts. There will be lots of vegan and vegetarian options available as well.

In short, come hungry and ready to eat.

Sole DXB is an all-ages family-friendly event that brings together people who share a love for arts and culture.

Yes. You can pick up official Sole DXB merchandise near the festival entrance and exit. Expect exclusive collaborations, limited-edition designs, and more, created specially for this year’s festival.

Quantities are limited, so come early.

Probably. Sole DXB often gets artists, athletes, and cultural figures visiting from around the world. If you spot someone, please be respectful and allow them to enjoy the festival.

For everyone’s safety and comfort, please check what’s allowed and not allowed inside the festival.

Not Allowed:
Advanced first aid kits (including but not limited to hemostatic gauze or powder, tourniquets, compression bandages, decompression needles, or chest seals), aerosol products/aerosol cans, air horns, animals, audio recording devices, bicycles/skates/scooters, detachable lens cameras, discriminative items, drones or remote-control aircraft/cars/toys, fireworks/explosives/road flares, flags, flyers/samples/giveaways/promotional items, glass bottles or containers, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia, instruments, laser pointers, metal water bottles or containers, outside food or beverages, selfie sticks/tripods, toy guns, umbrellas, walkie-talkies, weapons.

Allowed:
Non-professional cameras, cigarettes (1 pack per guest) and lighters, vapes and e-cigs, ear plugs, sealed eye drops or hygiene items, GoPros, hand sanitizer, hats, makeup, sealed or properly labeled medication, mobile chargers, ponchos, non-aerosol sunblock, and sunglasses.

Stay Hydrated & Healthy
While December is cooler, temperatures can reach 21°C–27°C with plenty of sun. Stay hydrated, eat regularly, wear sunscreen. If you feel unwell, please get help from the nearest member of staff.

Plan Ahead
If travelling by car, plan your route and drop-off times as the area can get busy. Once inside, check the schedule and lineup so you don’t miss your favourite acts.

Know Your Surroundings
Familiarise yourself with the site map and key information as phone signal may drop during peak hours. Set meeting points with friends or family in case you get separated.

Stay Safe & Know Your Limits
Stick with trusted friends or groups and look out for each other. Report anything unsafe. If you’re coming alone, share your location with someone you trust. Alcohol is served only in designated areas, drink responsibly.

Speak to Staff
Staff and security are present across the festival. Report any issues or unwanted behaviour immediately. For non-urgent matters, visit the information desk. Our team is here to make sure you feel safe.

Respect Yourself & Others
Help maintain a respectful environment. Harassment, violence, or abuse of any kind will not be tolerated. Those causing harm will be removed and may be reported to authorities.

Seek Medical Care
If you need medical care, please approach staff or security.

Sole DXB is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and harassment-free environment for everyone.

We want to make sure you enjoy the festival in a safe and respectful way. Cooperation from all, including our crew, volunteers, security, partners, freelancers, and performers, is essential.

Anyone who violates this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.

Our expectations:
• Be kind
• Be respectful
• Be mindful
• Respect personal space
• No harassment of others

Any form of written, verbal, or physical abuse, such as unwanted or unwelcome sexual comments, intimidation, or inappropriate contact is not tolerated. The same applies to encouraging or supporting such behaviour.

We experience the festival together, and we ask everyone to look out for one another. If you experience or witness a violation of this Code of Conduct, feel unsafe, or see someone being harassed, please check in with them or contact festival staff, security, or our social safety team immediately.

A dedicated, private space is available on-site, where our social safety team can have a confidential chat so you can share your story (anonymously if you wish) and get the support you need. You can also use this space to take a moment to rest. Our staff can guide you there or accompany you.

While immediate reporting helps us act faster, we understand this isn’t always possible for many reasons. So you can also submit a report after the event. Please note it may take a few working days for our team to respond. When dealing with reports, our top priority is ensuring the affected person feels safe and supported.

If anyone engages in inappropriate, harassing, abusive, or destructive behaviour or language, we retain the right to take any necessary action to maintain a safe environment. Violators may be removed without refund and may be reported to the authorities.

We reserve the right to deny entry to anyone who endangers the safety or inclusion of others. All reported incidents are handled with care and confidentiality, and we only proceed with the consent of the affected person.

We don’t do fine print. We’d rather make it easy for you to know your terms. Please take a moment to read these before you buy.

– All tickets are non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-transferable.
– Event lineups are subject to change at any time without ticket refunds.
– Sole DXB has a zero-tolerance policy towards underage consumption of alcohol. Violators will be removed from the venue and are subject to possible prosecution under the law.
– Sole DXB has a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment of any kind. Violators will be removed from the venue at the sole discretion of festival management and will be reported to the relevant authorities.
– Upon entry, you must show a valid photo ID (original passport, national ID, or driver’s licence), along with the credit/debit card used to purchase your ticket.
– Online ticket resale is strictly prohibited. Tickets purchased from resellers (including Online Ticket Shop, Viagogo, or Dubizzle) are considered invalid and will be cancelled without refund.
– It is your responsibility to meet the age requirements for the ticket you’re purchasing. If there’s a dress code, it’s your responsibility to follow it.
– If you’re denied entry by the organiser for any reason, Platinumlist is not responsible for a refund.
– It’s your responsibility to arrive on time. Missed events will not be refunded by Platinumlist.
– Sole DXB and Platinumlist are not liable for lost or stolen property, or for any injuries sustained at the event.
– Platinumlist will not be responsible for lost or damaged tickets. One person per ticket.
– Each ticket is valid for a single day/show only and cannot be used across multiple events.
– The event organiser has the right to refuse entry once the show has started. No re-entry.
– Professional cameras (SLR, mirrorless, or video) are not allowed unless pre-approved in writing by festival management.
– By entering the event, you consent to being filmed, photographed, or recorded. This content may be used for promotional purposes in any media, now or in the future.
– Please be aware that by entering this area, you consent to your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in films and tapes for use in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity, and you release Sole Apparel FZ LLC, its successors, assignees and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.
– By purchasing a ticket, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for event operations, updates, and marketing communications, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Free entry for children 10 years and under (with valid ID).

Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Yes, there is public Wi-Fi available at the festival. We recommend arranging meeting points in advance as mobile signal can be limited during peak hours.

Personal photography and videography are allowed, but professional cameras or filming equipment (SLR, mirrorless, or video cameras) are not permitted for the general public.

Only approved media and accredited photographers may use professional equipment.

We have a locker area and an information desk where any handed-in lost items will be kept.

Please visit the information desk during the festival to check for your belongings or reach us after the festival at inquiries@soledxb.com.

No, outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Yes, there will be free lockers for you to store your belongings. Just look for the signages that will direct you to the designated storage areas.

Yes, re-entry is allowed. Just hang on to your wristbands.

Guests with Golden Circle 21+ and Golden Circle All Ages tickets will be in separate sections at the Main Stage.

The Golden Circle 21+ area is for guests aged 21 and over and allows alcohol service.
The Golden Circle All Ages area is designed for guests under 21 and is an alcohol-free zone. Alcohol cannot be purchased or consumed within this section.

Access between the two sections is not permitted, so please make sure you purchase the correct ticket for your group.

Yes, wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are available in the Dubai Design District (d3) parking lot. These spaces are wide, clearly marked, close to the venue entrance, and free of obstructions.

Pathways from parking to entry points are fully wheelchair accessible, and signage for wheelchair access points are displayed throughout the festival.

Sole DXB provides a limited number of wheelchairs at the festival gates. To ensure comfort and avoid delays, guests are encouraged to bring their own mobility devices where possible.

Yes, people of Determination and one companion can enter Sole DXB for free.

Ticketing and zone managers will check PoD or Sanad Cards and fast-track both through the VIP entry gate.

Yes, all major pathways are at least 4.8 metres wide, allowing for wheelchair access.

Surfaces across the festival are flat, even, and slip-resistant to ensure safe movement for guests with mobility challenges.

Temporary ramps are installed in all zones to access brand spaces with raised platforms (up to 10 cm).

While most spaces are accessible, smaller brand areas (16–29 sq.m.) may be tight for wheelchair users, and double-height structures do not have wheelchair access.

Sole DXB encourages brands to make their spaces fully accessible.

Yes, there are two dedicated wheelchair-accessible toilets, located near the Main Stage and Stage 2, designed for ease of use by guests with mobility needs.

Yes, both main performance areas have dedicated wheelchair-accessible seating.

• Main Stage: Ramp access and a raised platform beside the Grandstand, designed for guests using mobility devices.
• Stage 2: Ramp access and wheelchair seating within the main audience area.

We have first aid stations and trained paramedics across the site. All staff and security are briefed to assist guests in case of emergencies.

Emergency plans include wheelchair-accessible exits, on-site ambulances equipped with wheelchairs, and clear signage and announcements to guide people to safely leave the venue from emergency exits.