Taking place as part of the annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival, German superstar DJ Paul Van Dyk brought his world-renowned SHINE Ibiza residency to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena for one night only on 19 August. While several hybrid and small-scale shows have taken place in Dubai over the past 18 months, with strict social distancing measures and attendees having to remain seated throughout, significantly, this performance – which also featured support from fellow SHINE Ibiza residents, Egyptian trance duo, Aly & Fila – was the first show since the start of the pandemic where dancing was permitted. “To be the first show where people are able to really have a good time again, dance and really develop that sense of togetherness just makes me even more happy and grateful,” Van Dyk told The National. “It also provides a possible outlook for the future.”
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