mad professor
ariwa studios
dub music dubai uae vinyl souk masterclass live set

Mad Professor: Masterclass & Live Dub Set

Join us on 29 November 2025 for a special double-bill with the dub innovator behind decades of heavy, spaced-out sound.

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Made in The Emirates - Vol. 1 brings together a dynamic collection of cutting-edge sounds from the UAE’s alternate music scene. Featuring a diverse range of artists based in the Emirates, this compilation reflects the rich cultural tapestry and evolving musical landscape of the region, blending genres, traditions, and innovations to create a truly distinctive sound.

Available formats:

12", 33rpm pressed on 180gm Black Vinyl Record
Cassette Tapes / Digital Album Download on Bandcamp.

Available at:

The Flip Side

Raw Music Store

Metal East Records Store

Art Jameel Shop

Artwork by: Khalid Mezaina

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Souk Sessions

Bu Fari at Manarat Al Saadiyat (MAS)

Bu Fari is a UAE-based DJ and music curator known for his genre-blurring sets that weave together funk, soul, Afro, and Arabic rhythms.

Documented by: Bu Fari

Visuals by: Memoryall

Salah Sadeq at Manarat Al Saadiyat (MAS)

The creative director, DJ & producer has a flair for reading and connecting with the crowd, creating that mercilessly upbeat and unpredictable sound that makes us feel emotion on the dance floor. Live set recorded at Manarat Al Saadiyat.

Documented by: Bu Fari

Visuals by: Memoryall