14–18 January 2027

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai
Kizomba
Fusion.

Leave winter behind for five days of dancing in Dubai.
January warmth, people from around the world, and music that brings you together.

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DUBAI KIZOMBA FUSION JANUARY 2027

Five days in Dubai14–18 January 2027

Thursday to Monday

Stay at the festival hotelAvani Ibn Battuta Hotel

AED 530 per room / night
Breakfast for two included
Plus AED 15 Tourism Dirham per night.

Book hotel Room details & conditions

Main festivalFriday–SundaySee the programme

The festival · 7th edition

A warmer January.
A shared love of dance.

Escape winter for five days of Kizomba, sunshine and connection in Dubai. Join dancers from around the world for workshops, poolside afternoons and nights on the dance floor. Come with friends or come solo.

Explore passes

14–18 January

The programme

Festival sessions and excursions,
organised by day.

14JAN · THU

Dubai City Tour, Workshops & Pre-Party

12pm–5pm · €45 per person. Pickup and drop-off at the main hotel. Thursday pre-party tickets are also available: €25.

City tour

15JAN · FRI

Workshops, Pool Party, Boat Party & Night Party

Workshops, pool and night parties. Boat party: 4pm–7pm · €59 per person, cruising Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

Festival + boat

16JAN · SAT

Workshops, Pool Party, Battle Kizz & Night Party

Workshops, pool and night parties. Battle Kizz Qualifications at 8pm.

Festival

17JAN · SUN

Workshops, Pool Party & Night Party

Workshops, pool parties and night parties.

Festival

18JAN · MON

Desert Safari

2pm–9pm · €59 per person. Dune bashing, camel rides, buffet dinner and performances. Hotel transfers by private 4×4.

Desert safari

Full event programme Workshop schedule Evening dress codes

Teachers & DJs

Your DKF 2027 lineup

Teachers

Akram & Sara
Said & Oksana
Ledoux Kingsman
Asia Voronova
David Ruach
Dawou
Elsy
Loyal
Shams

DJs

DJ Nao
DJ Neiken
DJ David Ruela
DJ Faris

View workshop schedule

Festival tickets

Choose your pass

Prices in euros.
Choose an individual or couple ticket.

Friday–Sunday

Party Pass

€110 per person

SAVE €10Couple ticket · €210

For two people. Two individual tickets: €220.

Book a couple ticket

Friday–Sunday pool & night parties

Book Party Pass

Friday–Sunday

Full Pass

€130 per person

SAVE €10Couple ticket · €250

For two people. Two individual tickets: €260.

Book a couple ticket

Friday–Sunday workshops
Pool & night parties

Book Full Pass

Thursday–Monday

Gold Pass

€295 per person

SAVE €23 PER PERSON

~~€318 separately~~ · €295 with Gold

See the saving

Full Pass: €130
Thursday pre-party: €25
City tour: €45
Boat party: €59
Desert safari: €59
Total separately: €318
Gold Pass: €295

Full Pass: workshops, pool & night parties
Thursday pre-party
City tour & boat party
Desert safari

Book Gold Pass

Prices checked on 6 October 2026. Current availability and final totals are shown on Weezevent.

Separate tickets

Activities & extras

The city tour, boat party and desert safari
are also included in the Gold Pass.

Thursday 14 January · 12pm–5pm

City tour

€45 per person

Pickup and drop-off at Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel.

Book city tour

Friday 15 January · 4pm–7pm

Boat party

€59 per person

Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah cruise, with hotel transfers.

Book boat party

Boat party drink vouchers

Valid only at the boat party.

3 drinks: €20
5 drinks: €35

Book boat party drink vouchers

Monday 18 January · 2pm–9pm

Desert safari

€59 per person

Dune bashing, camel rides, buffet dinner and performances, with hotel transfers.

Book desert safari

Dubai Kizomba Fusion official pre-party artwork

Thursday 14 January

Thursday pre-party

€25 per person

Start the festival with Thursday’s pre-party. Book a separate ticket or attend with a Gold Pass.

Book Thursday pre-party

Dancing couple surrounded by spectators, representing the Battle Kizz competition

Saturday 16 January · 8pm

Battle Kizz Qualifications

€20 per person

Solo entry: €20 · Couple entry: €40.
Solo battles: 1 vs 1. Couple battles: 2 vs 2.

The competition is limited to six solos and six couples. You must hold a valid festival pass and register online in advance. Entry is booked separately.

Format, judging & prizes

Competition format

Quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final. One round in the quarter- and semi-finals; two rounds in the final. Solo rounds last one minute and couple rounds last 90 seconds. Timing may be adjusted for the number of participants.

Music & improvisation

The DJ chooses the music, including Urban Kiz, Ghetto Zouk, Afrobeats and Tarraxo. Participants do not choose or hear their tracks in advance. Dance in real time; this is not a choreographed showcase.

What the judges look for

Couples: connection, musicality, technique and creativity. Partner communication, fluidity, comfort and staying connected under pressure all matter.

Solo dancers: musicality, technique, creativity and authenticity. Judges look at rhythm, accents, expression, body control, clean execution and personal style.

A panel judges each battle live, votes after each battle and selects who advances.

Stay true to your style

You do not have to dance Tarraxo just because a Tarraxo track plays, or change styles when the music changes. Show your own style and adapt to the music’s energy while staying within Kizomba, Urban Kiz and Tarraxo. This is not a hip-hop or Afro battle.

Winners earn

€100 cash prize
A Full Pass to Dubai Kizomba Fusion 2028
A Full Pass to the Battle Kizz World Final 2027
A spot to compete at the Battle Kizz World Final 2027

DKF Games artwork showing a group taking part in a sack race in Dubai

Thursday 14 January · 8pm–9pm

Festival games

Free registration

Join the DKF Games to play, connect and compete with fellow festival guests.

Individual bookings

Private classes

From €150 per one-hour solo session

Book time with an artist to work on your dancing. Couple bookings are €270 with an artist of choice. Private classes are booked separately from festival passes.

Browse instructors and private-class bookings

View instructors and prices

One-hour private classes · Solo
Instructor	Price
Asia	€170
Oksana	€170
Said DStreet	€170
Akram & Sara	€200
Dawou Tarraxo	€170
David Cohen	€170
Ledoux Kingsman	€170
Loyal	€150
Shams	€150
DJ Nao	€170
David Ruela	€170
DJ Neiken	€220

Book a private class

The festival hotel

Avani
Ibn Battuta Hotel

Festival group rate · Breakfast included

AED 530 per room / night

Superior Room · 2 adults
14–18 January 2027 · 4 nights

AED 2,120 for four nights, including taxes and service fees. An additional Tourism Dirham fee of AED 15 per room per night is payable at checkout.

Non-refundable. Full payment at booking. Rate checked on 6 October 2026; subject to availability.

Stay at the main festival hotel, with an outdoor pool, direct metro access and a connection to Ibn Battuta Mall.

City tour, boat party and desert safari transfers depart from and return to this hotel.

Book your room

DKF 2027

Festival merchandise

Crop tops, T-shirts and hoodies.
Order through the festival ticket page.

Women’s crop top

€15

Order on Weezevent

Women’s T-shirt

€20

Order on Weezevent

Men’s T-shirt

€20

Order on Weezevent

Women’s hoodie

€35

Order on Weezevent

Men’s hoodie

€35

Order on Weezevent

Before you book

Frequently asked
questions

Coming alone, choosing a pass or planning your Dubai trip? Start here.

Attending the festival

Do I need a partner to attend the festival?

No. You can attend completely alone, dance with different people and make new friends. You do not need to bring a partner to enjoy Dubai Kizomba Fusion.

Is this a good choice for my first Kizomba festival?

You can come on your own and join the social activities. If you are new to the dance, check the workshop levels before booking so you can choose sessions that suit your experience. Read our first festival guide or message us on Instagram if you are unsure which pass to choose.

When and where does the festival take place?

Dubai Kizomba Fusion runs from 14–18 January 2027 in Dubai, UAE, with Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel as the main festival hotel. The main festival is Friday–Sunday; the full programme includes activities from Thursday to Monday.

Can I attend just the parties?

Yes. The Party Pass covers the Friday–Sunday pool and night parties. Choose a Full Pass if you also want workshops. Thursday’s pre-party is a separate ticket, or is included in the Gold Pass. Compare passes and prices.

Are private classes included in my festival pass?

No. Private classes are booked separately. Visit our instructor and private-class directory for the published options and prices.

Tickets, hotel & activities

Which pass includes the excursions?

The Gold Pass includes the Full Pass, Thursday pre-party, city tour, boat party and desert safari. The Full Pass and Party Pass cover the main festival from Friday to Sunday. At the prices checked on 6 October 2026, Gold saves €23 per person compared with buying its included items separately.

Is accommodation included in the pass?

No. Book your hotel room separately. The checked festival rate at Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel is AED 530 per room per night with breakfast for two adults, for 14–18 January 2027, plus AED 15 per room per night Tourism Dirham. See the hotel section for full conditions and the booking link.

Where does the boat party take place?

The Gugu boat cruises Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah on Friday 15 January, 4pm–7pm. Pickup and drop-off are at Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel. The published capacity is 70 guests; check availability when booking.

Where can I use the drink vouchers?

The drink vouchers are for the boat party only. They are separate purchases: three drinks for €20 or five drinks for €35. They are not general festival drink vouchers.

Are transfers included?

The city tour, boat party and desert safari include pickup and drop-off at Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel. These are activity transfers, not airport transfers. Arrange your journey between the airport and hotel separately.

When should I arrive and leave?

For the full programme, arrive in time for Thursday’s city tour at 12pm. Monday’s desert safari is scheduled to finish at 9pm, so allow time after that before a flight, or consider staying an extra night. See our Dubai trip planner.

Where can I check prices, availability and ticket conditions?

Use the official Weezevent booking page for current availability, final totals and ticket conditions before payment. The festival ticket prices shown here were checked on 6 October 2026 and are in euros.

Travelling to Dubai

Do I need a visa to visit Dubai?

It depends on your passport and circumstances. Some travellers qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival; others must arrange a visa before travelling. Use the official Visit Dubai visa checker and confirm the requirements with your airline before booking your trip.

What type of visa should I check for a festival holiday?

If you need a visa in advance for a leisure visit, check the UAE tourist-visa options. These include 30-day and 60-day visas, with single-entry or multiple-entry options depending on your plans and eligibility. Choose a stay allowance covering your entire trip. A short transit visa may not cover the five-day festival.

Check the official tourist-visa guidance for your nationality and itinerary. A festival ticket does not grant entry to the UAE.

What travel documents should I prepare?

Check your passport validity and entry requirements before travel. For prearranged tourist visas, Emirates lists at least six months’ passport validity, a passport photo, accommodation confirmation and a return flight booking; further documents can apply. Requirements depend on your application route. See Emirates’ visa and passport guidance and confirm with your own airline or visa provider.

What should I pack for Dubai in January?

Bring comfortable dance shoes, clothes for workshops and parties, swimwear for the pool and a light layer for evenings, the boat and the desert. Pack sun protection for daytime activities and comfortable shoes for sightseeing. Check the forecast close to departure and our social pages for festival dress-code updates.

What currency, language and plug type does Dubai use?

The local currency is the UAE dirham (AED). Arabic is the official language and English is widely spoken. Dubai uses UK-style three-pin sockets with a 220–240V supply; bring a suitable adapter and check your device’s voltage rating. Festival tickets here are priced in euros, while the hotel is priced in dirhams.

Read Visit Dubai’s practical travel information.

Where can I ask another question or see festival updates?

Follow or message @dubaikizfusion on Instagram, or visit our Facebook page for festival news, photos and updates.

Travel guidance checked on 6 October 2026. Check the linked official sources again before departure, as entry requirements can change.

Make it official

I’ll be there.
Will you?

Add your photo to the official DKF 2027 frame and let your friends know you’re joining us in Dubai.

Create my flyer

Opens the photo frame on Twibbonize.

Your photo. Your festival plans.

01
Choose your photo
Pick a favourite portrait.
02
Make it yours
Fit your photo inside the DKF frame.
03
Share the excitement
Post your flyer and tag @dubaikizfusion.

Before your trip

Explore the festival

Dance, music and planning your stay in Dubai.

Teachers & DJs

14–18 January 2027