You can hire an Arabic singer in Dubai for a wedding, a majlis evening, a corporate gala, National Day or a Ramadan iftar. Choose the style for your guests: Khaleeji for Gulf audiences, Lebanese pop and dabke for a party, or classic Egyptian tarab for a traditional crowd. The singer performs with backing tracks or with an oud or qanun player. Send the date, the venue and the style, and the team sends singers who are free, with videos and a price.
Price: a solo Arabic singer with backing tracks typically costs AED 4,000 to 8,000 for two 30 minute sets. With an oud or qanun player it is AED 7,000 to 13,000. A wedding zaffa entrance singer costs AED 3,500 to 7,000 on top of a reception set. See singer prices in Dubai.
Pick the style, not the passport
Style matters more than the singer's nationality, and many singers cover two or three styles.
Khaleeji. Gulf songs for UAE and Saudi weddings, majlis gatherings, government events and National Day. Often with a tabla drummer.
Lebanese. Levantine pop and dabke. Upbeat, ideal for mixed parties and weddings that want a party feel.
Egyptian tarab. Classic songs in the style of the great singers of the last century, for older or traditional audiences and nostalgic gala dinners.
Iraqi and Moroccan. Available on request, often for a guest of honour from that country.
Sufi and spiritual songs. Calmer songs for Ramadan iftar and Eid evenings.
The costliest mistake is a style mismatch: a party singer at a formal majlis, or a tarab specialist for a young crowd that expects to dance. Tell the team who is in the room and the mood you want before a singer is chosen.
Arabic weddings: zaffa and reception
An Arabic wedding booking usually has two parts. The zaffa is a high energy entrance of 10 to 15 minutes as the couple or the groom arrives. The reception set comes later, after dinner. Some couples use one singer for both. Hotel ballrooms set rules on when the zaffa may start and how loud it can be, so check with the venue's events team. See wedding singers.
Male or female
Male and female Arabic singers cost about the same for the same format. A male singer is the usual choice for mixed galas and most receptions. A female singer is common for ladies only sections and female only events. Some weddings book one of each, so the men's and ladies' majlis each have their own singer.
Ramadan and National Day
In Ramadan, sets start after iftar, usually between 8:30pm and 9:30pm, and the songs lean calmer and more traditional. A 1.5 to 2 hour background oud or acoustic set for an iftar or suhoor costs AED 6,000 to 12,000. Ramadan, Eid and December carry a premium of roughly 15 to 30 percent. National Day events usually book Khaleeji singers. Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead for these dates.
Arabic singers for Ramadan
For iftar tents, corporate iftars, suhoor evenings and Eid, see Arabic singer for Ramadan. Ramadan dates are the first to fill, so book early.
Book an Arabic singer
Send the date, the venue, the audience and the style through the quote form or WhatsApp. Agree the dress code and the song list in advance, especially for conservative or government linked events.
