The homegrown electronic music festival will kick off the new season on Friday September 28…

The biggest electronic music and arts event in Dubai, Groove on the Grass is set to welcome UK Electronic icons ORBITAL for their season opening next month.

Returning for a seventh season on Friday September 28, Brit brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, also known as ORBITAL, will bring their electro and rock influenced techno sound to the Groove On The Grass stage for the first time. 

Tickets will go on sale next week, from Wednesday September 5.

ORBITAL will be supported by a still-to-be-announced special guest and James Zabiela on the main stage. In the Green Arena, Groove On The Grass goers will be able to hit the dance floor for a day-to-night party.

House and techno lovers will be able to see Dewalta & Mike Shannon debut their ‘Dewalta & Shannon’ live show inside the ‘Cosmic Forest Stage’. They’ll be supported by one of the UK and Ibiza’s top summer newcomers, London-based East End Dubs.

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To date, the electronic music festival has welcomed more than 100 artists across an impressive six seasons.

But it’s not just about the music. As well as two main stages hosting a mix of international and local talent, the one day music festival plays host to an activities area and marketplace with pop up stalls.

Groove on the Grass, Emirates Golf Club, Sheikh Zayed Road, 5pm to 3am, Friday September 28, tickets released September 5. Grooveonthegrass.com

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