Dubai’s weekend live-music schedule will lean into classic rock nostalgia on Friday, 30 January 2026, with Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and The Dire Straits Experience appearing on the same bill at Bla Bla Dubai. The venue is Bla Bla Dubai, 5101, Messer Street, The Beach, JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and you can reach the team on 04 584 4111 or +971 58 606 3535, or by email at reserve@blabladubai.ae. Doors open at 4:00 PM, the first act goes on stage at 6:00 PM, and the night is expected to run until about 11:00 PM. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱𝘀.
Two legendary catalogues in one evening
This format works because it does not ask you to choose between eras. Instead, it puts Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours-era emotion next to Dire Straits’ guitar-driven storytelling, so the crowd gets variety without losing the thread. In addition, a five-hour structure gives the music room to breathe, which can feel more like a mini-festival than a quick headline slot. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵.
What the tribute experience tends to deliver
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac tributes usually focus on tight harmonies, big choruses, and the kind of emotional lift that made the originals so enduring. Meanwhile, The Dire Straits Experience style shows often revolve around clean musicianship, sharp grooves, and lead guitar moments that pull people in fast. Therefore, you can expect recognisable anthems, crowd-pleasing peaks, and a set flow that keeps moving without feeling rushed. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 (suitable for couples, suitable for groups, suitable for solo).
Entry rules, suitability, and the best way to plan
Bla Bla operates with an over-21 entry policy for most areas, and you should bring valid original ID because door teams can refuse entry without it. As a result, this night is not suitable for children, even if the music feels cross-generational. Also, smart casual works well here, and avoiding beachwear for nightlife areas helps you move through the venue smoothly. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁.
Tickets and prices in AED
Ticket pricing is typically listed from approximately AED 295, while higher categories can reach approximately AED 600 depending on availability and viewing area. Because pricing can shift by release phase and demand, treat any number you see as approximately until checkout. For the most reliable purchasing channels, use PLATINUM LIST and LIVE NATION, as these are commonly used for major listings at this venue. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀.
Getting there from Dubai and nearby Emirates
Bla Bla sits at The Beach, JBR, next to the Sheraton area, which makes it convenient but also busy on Friday nights. If you are driving from Abu Dhabi, plan for roughly 75 to 95 minutes depending on peak flow, and consider leaving earlier so you do not arrive during the JBR pinch points. If you are coming from Sharjah, build extra time for the final stretch into Marina and JBR, because traffic often thickens after office hours. Alternatively, the Dubai Metro plus the Tram can reduce stress, especially if you would rather avoid parking and post-show gridlock. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲.
Late-January weather, parking, and smart arrival timing
A precise day-by-day forecast is usually not reliable this far in advance, however late January in Dubai typically brings mild evenings, often around the high teens to low twenties Celsius, so a light layer helps once the sea breeze picks up. Traffic around JBR and The Beach commonly builds from early evening onward, so arriving closer to doors can make parking and entry much easier. Valet parking is often available at The Beach area, and self-parking sits nearby, yet spaces closest to the venue fill first on Fridays, so you should expect a short walk if you arrive later. Ticket prices may change, so keep them approximately, and stick to PLATINUM LIST or LIVE NATION for the most reliable ticket purchase flow. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗗 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿. In the same practical, local-first tone readers recognise from www.few.ae, this is the kind of Friday plan that gets better when you beat the JBR rush and settle in before the first chord.
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