The Middle Eastern electronic music movement reaches a major regional landmark this December as Saudi Arabia’s top DJ duo, Dish Dash, take centre stage at the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-party.
Performing at Yas Gateway Park on Friday, December 4, the trailblazing brothers have been selected to both open and close the stage for global techno sensation Anyma. The booking marks a defining moment for the duo and for Saudi music talent, placing the Kingdom's best music creators and pioneers directly at the core of Formula 1 weekend’s most anticipated late-night afterparty showcase.
Organised by Live Nation Middle East, Brag, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Miral, the event brings Anyma’s famed ÆDEN concept to the UAE capital following Friday’s track action at Yas Marina Circuit and the after-race concert at Etihad Live. Known for immersive digital art, high-concept visual storytelling, and massive soundscapes, Anyma’s headlining performance will be framed by bookend sets from Dish Dash.
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Dish Dash, made up of Jeddah-born brothers Hassan and Abbas Ghazzawi, have stood at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s underground and commercial electronic scene for over a decade. Long before the historic growth of the Kingdom's entertainment sector, the DJ duo helped establish the foundation for local techno and deep house. Their career achievements include major festival appearances across the globe, high-profile club residencies, and setting a Guinness World Record in 2026 for the longest continuous DJ set by a duo.
The official Yasalam After-Race Concerts held at Etihad Park and Etihad Live feature a high-profile mix of global pop, rock, and electronic acts across the four-day weekend. The pre-race event will kick off on the evening of Wednesday, December 2 with Andrea Bocelli, the internationally renowned Italian tenor, taking to the stage at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
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Opening the festivities on Thursday, December 3, are rock headliners Kings of Leon alongside soulful Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, taking the place of Swedish pop princess Zara Larsson who recently pulled out of the concert series. Global superstar Jennifer Lopez will also take to the stage alongside rising pop artist Alex Warren, Las Vegas arena-rock titans Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers and Irish pop-rock group The Script.
For the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix showcase, Dish Dash will craft the initial atmosphere as doors open at Yas Gateway Park, building energy for a stacked international roster that features Kevin de Vries, 19:26, Recondite, and 8Kays alongside Anyma. Following the headliner's main audiovisual performance, the Saudi brothers will return to the decks to close out the night, steering the crowd through the early morning hours.
Official Abu Dhabi GP Afterparties
Friday, December 4
- Yas Gateway Park: Anyma presents ÆDEN, supported by a lineup including Dish Dash (opening and closing sets), Kevin de Vries, 19:26, Recondite, and 8Kays
- 16/30 at Yas Marina Circuit: Shimza
Saturday, December 5
- 16/30 at Yas Marina Circuit: Camel Phat
Sunday, December 6
- 16/30 at Yas Marina Circuit: Black Coffee
- Luna Lounge at Yas Marina Circuit: Nic Fanciulli
Yasalam After-Race Concerts
- Wednesday, December 2: Andrea Bocelli
- Thursday, December 3: Kings of Leon and Lewis Capaldi
- Friday, December 4: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Warren
- Saturday, December 5: Imagine Dragons
- Sunday, December 6: The Chainsmokers and The Script
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, from December 3 to 6, 2026 at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Dish Dash to open and close the official DJ Afterparty on December 4, 2026 at Yas Gateway Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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