Dubai will host Swallow the Sun and Batushka on Friday, January 9, 2026 at P7 Arena inside Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, with doors at 18:00 and the main show scheduled to start at 20:00. The venue is commonly listed at Plot No. 1, Al Falak Street, Al Sufouh 2, Dubai, and it is reached via the Media City cluster beside Sheikh Zayed Road. For venue and access questions, Media One Hotel’s published contact line is +971 4 427 1000, and P7 Arena enquiries are often handled via p7Arena@mediaonehotel.com. Listings for this concert commonly show the full run stretching late, often until approximately 23:30, depending on support sets and changeovers. Age limit 21+.
P7 Arena timing and entry details
If you want the full arc of the night, arriving close to 18:00 usually gives you time for entry checks and a calmer walk-in before the crowd thickens. However, if you mainly care about the headliner set, arriving closer to 19:30 can still work, although queues can swell quickly as the 20:00 start approaches. Because P7 Arena operates as a large purpose-built event space, staff typically keep things moving, yet the bottleneck often becomes security and wristband checks rather than the door itself. Also, plan for phone signal and battery needs, since pickup points and post-show meetups often happen on the fly. Bring a valid physical ID.
The bands and the night’s tone
Swallow the Sun has built its reputation on heavy, melodic doom with a cinematic sense of pacing, so the set often swings between slow pressure and sharp emotional peaks. Meanwhile, Batushka’s ritual-like presentation and darker textures usually shift the room into a more theatrical, immersive mood. Because the bill brings different corners of metal together, the crowd tends to include both dedicated doom fans and listeners who chase intense live atmosphere (solo, suitable for couples). Also, promoters often add regional support, so the early hours can feel like a mini-festival rather than a single two-band night. Expect high volume and dense lighting.
A practical evening plan around Media City
If you want a low-stress start, consider eating earlier in Dubai Marina or Barsha Heights, then heading to Media City before the 18:00 doors, since late dinners can clash with entry lines. Alternatively, if you prefer to keep it simple, arrive early, settle in, and treat the first hour as your buffer for cloakroom decisions, water, and finding a comfortable viewing spot. If you drive, you can aim for the hotel parking first, and then pivot to nearby paid options if spaces fill, because flexibility saves time on busy nights. After the show, many people linger outside for rides, so agreeing on a pickup point before 23:30 can reduce confusion. Set a clear meetup point.
Travel and parking guidance across the UAE
From Abu Dhabi, a realistic plan is to leave around 15:30 to 16:15, since Friday evening traffic into Dubai can spike, and Media City access roads can tighten near event time. From Sharjah, leaving around 16:30 to 17:00 often helps, although delays can still appear on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed Road as you approach the Marina area. Public transport can work as well, because the Dubai Tram and nearby Metro connections let you avoid the worst of parking uncertainty, and then a short taxi can finish the last stretch. If you rely on taxis or ride-hailing after 23:30, surge demand can happen, so budgeting extra waiting time is sensible. Parking capacity is limited.
Ticketing and entry rules
For this concert, tickets have been advertised at approximately AED 300, and fees or tiers can shift as the date gets closer, so it helps to check your confirmation before you arrive. Because the event is ticketed, entry usually depends on a valid e-ticket and matching ID, and staff can refuse entry if age rules are not met. If you expect to arrive late, keep your ticket ready on your phone, yet also screenshot it, since connectivity can drop when many guests load pages at once. For the most reliable purchase route, tickets are commonly sold through TICKETSFY, and that is the name you should look for when you pay. Reservation required.
WARNINGS AND TIPS CLOSING PARAGRAPH
On Friday, January 9, 2026, Dubai’s evening weather is expected to be clear and comfortable, sitting around 22°C near 18:00 and closer to 20°C by late night, so a light layer helps once you step outside. Because the venue sits in Dubai Media City, plan for heavier traffic from 17:30 onward, and consider Metro or Tram plus a short taxi if you want fewer parking surprises. If you drive, use valet or self-parking when available, yet keep a backup plan for nearby paid parking, especially if you arrive after 19:15. Ticket and door prices can change, so treat any stated amounts as approximately, and for tickets the most dependable purchase name to use is TICKETSFY. Make your reservation before you set off. I also sanity-checked the practical details in the same careful, reader-first spirit you often see from the editor team at www.few.ae.
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