After a three-year hiatus, one of the most anticipated sneaker events is back in Dubai.
Sole DXB is set to take the burgeoning art and culture scene by storm this December by shedding light on various creatives in the region including the Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj.
Designed to bring all the artistic talent in the UAE under one roof, this festival focuses on the four pillars of music, fashion, visual arts and sports by previously displaying a stellar lineup of talents from the globe over. Over the years famous artists such as Stormzy, Nas and more have performed at this spectacular event with more names to come.
“This is a major milestone for us, having a decade under our belt. And we always knew the story would land right back where we started,” said co-founder of Sole DXB, Joshua Cox.
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Here’s everything you need to know about Sole DXB 2022 below.
Dates & timings
The event will take place from December 9, 5pm until 9:30pm and December 10 and 11, 2022 from 12pm until 11pm.
Where will it take place?
As a global hub for art and design, Dubai Design District (d3) will be hosting this year’s edition too. Known for its collaborative culture, this creative community will experience a shared heritage where stereotypes are dispelled at this distinct design hub.
Pop-ups & experiential installations
The event will include the region’s most competitive streetball tournament and the sneaker swap when attendees will have an opportunity to buy and trade footwear from leading collectors in the region. The other key element will include the Sole Ball Above All Invitational event.
The other experiential installations will be from the likes of New Balance, Puma and The Giving Movement along with collaboration with new partners including Power Horse, Cashew, Phillips and 25 Hours Hotel.
Artists and creatives
This year’s edition brings a series of notable talents together from the region including the likes of Moroccan rapper ElGrande Toto and master vocalist and percussionist, Khadija El Warzazia. Additionally, the core team of talents will feature musicians, designers, artists, speakers and athletes from different parts of the world including the UAE, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Morocco and more.
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Tickets
The general release tickets will be available on October 24 and will start at Dhs100 for the Friday, December 9, 2022 pass, Dhs295 for the daily pass on December 10 and 11, 2022 and the weekend tickets are priced at Dhs450 from the three-day event. On the day of the show tickets available at the door will start at Dhs100 for the December 9th preview pass, Dhs345 for the December 10th pass, Dhs295 for the December 11th pass and Dhs550 for the weekend pass from December 9th to the 11th.
Tickets can be purchased through Virgin Megastore Tickets and on tickets.virginmegastore.me/ae.
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