Omar Souleyman: The King of Syrian Dance Music Coming Back to Dubai This May

From Wedding Singer to Global Icon

If you’ve ever stepped into a club and heard a hypnotic, high-energy beat that sounds like it was meant for both a desert rave and a Damascus wedding, chances are you’ve been hit by the sound of Omar Souleyman.

A former wedding singer turned international phenomenon, Omar Souleyman brings the heat like no one else. His signature style? A ferocious blend of Syrian dabke, techno, and unstoppable energy that makes it impossible to sit still. You don’t just listen to Souleyman—you move.

The Sound: Where Dabke Meets the Dancefloor

Omar Souleyman’s music is a sonic storm. Fast, pulsating drum machines, relentless synth lines, and his unmistakable deep vocals—all wrapped up in the infectious rhythms of dabke, the traditional Syrian folk dance.

But this isn’t just folk music—it’s been remixed, reimagined, and catapulted onto global dancefloors. Collaborating with electronic music heavyweights like Four Tet and Modeselektor, Souleyman has managed to create a sound that feels both ancient and futuristic.

Why He’s a Cultural Icon

Omar Souleyman's influence goes beyond just the underground dance scene. He was signed to Diplo’s Mad Decent label, a move that helped push his unmistakable sound to an even wider global audience. His impact as a musical and cultural force was further solidified when he graced the cover of GQ Magazine as an Arab icon—an artist who defies expectations and embodies the power of music to transcend borders.

Souleyman isn’t just about the music—he’s about the moment. He performs in his signature keffiyeh, aviator sunglasses, and a traditional thobe, bringing an effortless cool that contrasts with the sheer fire of his beats.

He’s played Glastonbury, Boiler Room, Coachella—stages where most Middle Eastern artists rarely get a shot. And yet, he remains 100% true to his roots. Every show is a celebration, a party, a resistance against musical borders.

Omar Souleyman at Electric Pawn Shop: A Night to Remember

We didn’t just spin his records—we brought the legend himself to Electric Pawn Shop for an exclusive, intimate event. With only 250 people in attendance, this wasn’t just another show—it was an experience. Souleyman didn’t just perform; he sang to the heart of every single person in the room.

The energy was raw, electric, hypnotic. The bass rumbled through the floors, the drinks flowed, and the crowd moved as one. From his anthems of love and longing to the relentless beats of dabke, it was a night of pure sonic magic—a collision of cultures, sounds, and souls.

But beyond the music, this night meant something deeper. Omar Souleyman represents Pan-Arabism in its rawest form—a sentiment that unity is power, that music has no borders, that culture thrives when we stand together. In a time where division dominates headlines, his music serves as a reminder that we are one, that our collective rhythm is stronger than any force that tries to separate us.

This wasn’t just another gig—it was a moment in time, one that will live on in the walls of Electric Pawn Shop and in the memories of those lucky enough to be there.

The Pawn Shop Connection

At Electric Pawn Shop, we know good music when we hear it. And Omar Souleyman? He’s the embodiment of everything we love—raw, unconventional, boundary-pushing. His beats belong on our turntables, his energy belongs in our space.

More than just the music, we share a love for the Arab people, for the culture, for the deep emotions that connect us all. Omar Souleyman's sound is more than entertainment—it's an anthem for unity, a heartbeat that echoes across borders. Just like Electric Pawn Shop, his music is for the real ones—the ones who feel, who move, who live unapologetically.

And now, he's coming back. Omar Souleyman will be performing two exclusive shows at Electric Pawn Shop on a secret date in May. Stay tuned—this will be one for the books.