The Square: Dubai’s first plug and play outdoor concert venue
There’s a new outdoor venue for concerts and events called The Square @ISD Dubai. Dubbed as the first plug-and-play outdoor venue in the emirate, The Square is ready to become a hub for concerts, festivals and other exciting events. In this article we take an in-depth look at The Square in Dubai Sports City and everything it has to offer.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE SQUARE AT ISD DUBAI
The Square @ISD Dubai is built on a former rugby field and took approximately three months to complete. It was launched in January 2022 when it hosted the Dubai Blues Festival and is located at the Inspiratus Sports District (ISD).
The venue is founded by Inspiratus Group in partnership with Chillout Productions. It’s the first-ever plug-and-play outdoor venue in Dubai, which makes it a perfect choice for live performances. It is fully equipped with professional lighting, an impressive sound system and a medium-sized stage. The best feature of The Square is that it’s easy for performers and musicians to plug their equipment and start the show immediately.
FACILITIES AND CAPACITY
The Square is destined to become a popular venue with regular events throughout the year.
The stage can accommodate up to 10 to 12 artists and the venue itself boasts a capacity of up to 5,000 people (standing). The Square has over 1,500 car parking spaces.
There are multiple F&B stations offering a variety of different cuisines, ranging from North American and Tex-Mex to Mediterranean.
EVENTS AT THE SQUARE@ISD DUBAI
After the success of the Blues Concert in January 2021, The Square will host several events throughout the year. Let’s take a look at the upcoming events.
THE JAZZ GARDEN SUPER SERIES
Embark on a musical journey to explore the best in traditional and contemporary jazz music. The Jazz Garden Super Series will feature an impressive line-up of 6 internationally acclaimed jazz artists over two nights.
Besides grooving to the music, there’s plenty of scrumptious North American, European, Asian and Middle Eastern food that’s fully redeemable for AED 200.
- Cost: AED 200 per person (picnic tables for 4, 6, 8 and 10 people per table)
- Dates: February 25 and 26 2022
DXB BLUES FEST
With live music, food, drinks and a ton of fun for everyone, DXB Blues Fest is one of the most happening events to be held at The Square@ISD. The event will be headlined by various international artists. Access is available through Garden Tables booked online from Platinumlist.
- Cost: AED 1,000 onwards for a table of 4 (from AED 250 per person)
- Dates:
- March 3, Boney Fields and Lakeetra Knowles
- March 4, Gisele Jackson and Raphael Wressing
- March 5, Sax Gordon and Rachelle Jeanty
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE IS THE SQUARE LOCATED IN DUBAI?
The Square is located at Inspiratus Sports District (ISD) in Dubai Sports City.
WHAT ARE THE SQUARE DUBAI TIMINGS?
The venue is open from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm from Monday to Wednesday. It is open 24 hours from Thursday to Saturday and closed on Sunday.
WHAT IS THE SQUARE DUBAI CONTACT INFORMATION?
For further information you can call The Square on +971-55-365-7076.
That’s all for our guide to the Square@ISD Dubai, the first-ever plug and play concert venue in the emirate. With the exciting events already scheduled and many more to come, The Square is destined to become a ‘go-to’ entertainment destination in Dubai.
Dubai Festival Arena is another popular venue for concerts, exhibitions and other events in the emirate. Similarly, the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre is a popular choice for artistic and musical offerings. Finally, some of the emirate’s most high-profile concerts take place at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai
