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

Festival Dates and Hours:

Friday 12 December – 16:00 to 02:30
Friday 13 December – 16:00 to 02:30
Sunday 14 December – 16:00 to 02:30

To enter Sole DXB, all attendees must have a valid ticket.

Tickets can be purchased from Platinumlist.

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

Present your digital ticket for scanning 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 stages:

First Wave → Second Wave → Third Wave → Day of Show.

Please note that capacity is limited, and ticket sales close once we reach full capacity.

There are 4 types of tickets available and you can choose from either a 3-Day Pass or Single-Day Pass:

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

Tickets will be released in waves. Buy early and save.

Presale Prices
– General Admission 3-Day Pass
– VIP Grandstand 21+ 3-Day Pass
– Golden Circle 21+ 3-Day Pass
– Golden Circle All Ages 3-Day Pass

First Wave Prices
– General Admission 3-Day Pass
– VIP Grandstand 21+ 3-Day Pass
– Golden Circle 21+ 3-Day Pass
– Golden Circle All Ages 3-Day Pass

Second Wave Prices
– General Admission 3-Day Pass
– General Admission Single-Day Pass
– VIP Grandstand 21+ 3-Day Pass
– VIP Grandstand 21+ Single-Day Pass
– Golden Circle 21+ 3-Day Pass
– Golden Circle 21+ Single-Day Pass
– Golden Circle All Ages 3-Day Pass
– Golden Circle All Ages Single-Day Pass

At Door Prices
– General Admission 3-Day Pass
– General Admission Single-Day Pass
– VIP Grandstand 21+ 3-Day Pass
– VIP Grandstand 21+ Single-Day Pass
– Golden Circle 21+ 3-Day Pass
– Golden Circle 21+ Single-Day Pass
– Golden Circle All Ages 3-Day Pass
– Golden Circle All Ages Single-Day Pass

General Admission tickets include access to:

– 3 full festival days with extended timings
– Main Stage performances*
– Stage Two performances (powered by Sole Sound System)*
– 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, prioriy 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 the public, 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 also visit the information desk located near the entrance for updates and assistance.

Sole DXB is a 3-day outdoor festival where you can expect:

– Main Stage performances*
– Stage Two performances (powered by Sole Sound System)*
– 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.

Yes, alcohol is available in designated areas of the festival.

Entry to these areas is strictly 21+, and a valid government-issued ID is required.

Sole DXB takes place at Dubai Design District (d3), which is easy to reach by taxi, car, or metro.

By Taxi or Ride-Hailing: Dubai Design District is a well-known destination. You can take any local taxi or ride-hailing service directly to the venue.

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.

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.

If you plan on drinking, please leave your vehicle at home and use a taxi or ride-hailing service. Carpooling is encouraged to help reduce traffic and emissions.

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.

In short, come hungry and ready to eat.

Sole DXB welcomes a diverse, open-minded, and inclusive audience from all walks of life.

It’s an all-ages family-friendly event that brings together people who share a love for culture, music, fashion, and community.

Please approach your fellow festival-goers with respect and kindness.

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 visit early to secure your favourites.

Probably. Sole DXB often attracts artists, athletes, and cultural figures 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 review what’s allowed and not allowed inside the festival.

Not Allowed:
Air horns or noisemakers, audio recording devices, bicycles, skates, scooters, detachable lens cameras, drones, drugs or paraphernalia, fireworks, flyers or promotional items, glass or metal containers, hoverboards, laser pointers, pets, selfie sticks, tripods, markers or paint pens, video cameras, walkie talkies, or weapons of any kind.

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, and seek shade if you feel too warm. If you begin to feel unwell, please seek 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 line-up 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. 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 that makes you feel unsafe. If attending alone, share your location with someone you trust. Alcohol is served only in designated areas. Drink responsibly and trust your instincts if something feels off.

Speak to Staff
Stewards and security are available across the site. Report any issues or unwanted behaviour immediately. For non-urgent matters, visit the information desk. Our team is here to ensure you feel safe and supported.

Respect Yourself & Others
Help maintain a respectful and welcoming 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 security or staff.

Sole DXB is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and harassment-free environment for all festival attendees and participants.

We aim to deliver a memorable weekend that brings joy and discovery, while ensuring a safe and respectful space for everyone. 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 welcomes you to have a confidential chat, share your story (anonymously if you wish), and get the support you need or simply take a moment to rest. Our staff can guide you there or accompany you. It’s also possible to submit a report after the event. Please note it may take a few working days for our small team to respond. While immediate reporting helps us act faster, we understand this isn’t always possible for many reasons.

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, where applicable, reported to 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.

If you lose your RFID wristband, please follow the below steps.

1. Report Immediately
Report it right away at the Ticketing Help Desk or Customer Service booth located at the venue entrance.

2. Verification Required
To get a replacement, you must show:
• A valid ID that matches the name on your ticket purchase.
• Proof of purchase (your digital ticket or confirmation email).

3. Deactivation of Lost Wristband
Once verified, your lost wristband will be deactivated in the system to prevent misuse.

4. Replacement Issuance
A new RFID wristband will then be issued and linked to your existing ticket record.

At Sole DXB, your RFID wristband acts as a digital wallet for all on-site food and beverage purchases, making the experience faster, safer, and completely cashless.

Here’s how to use your RFID wristbands:

1. Load Credit
Add credit to your wristband online or at the event using card payment only.
Top-ups are available throughout the weekend via the online top-up link (active during the festival) or at any Top-Up Station on-site.

2. Make Purchases
At any F&B vendor, simply tap your wristband on the RFID reader at checkout.
The amount will be automatically deducted from your available balance.

3. Check Your Balance
Scan the QR code on your wristband to check your remaining balance anytime, or visit a Top-Up Station or RFID Help Desk for your balance and transaction history.

Yes, your RFID wristband is waterproof, so you can shower or wash your hands without removing it.

No, outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Yes, there will be 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, designated 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 accessible, and signage for wheelchair access points is 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 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 accessible seating.

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

Sole DXB provides first aid stations and trained paramedics across the site. All staff are briefed to assist guests with disabilities in case of emergencies.

Emergency plans include accessible exits, on-site ambulances equipped with wheelchairs, and clear signage and announcements to guide People of Determination to safely exit the venue from designated emergency exits.