The stars must've been aligned just right when Nick van de Wall (better known as Afrojack) saw his first ray of light. Music was his first love since his early youth. He started playing piano when he was only five. Being a very creative student, Afrojack spent most of his time listening to all kinds of music while studying. It was no surprise that it didn't take him long to turn the tables and start making music instead of just listening to it. At the age of 11, Afrojack gets hold of a program called Fruity loops. At this point in time his talent and passion for creating music truly surfaces. Rapidly acquainting himself with and appreciating Fruity Loops, it becomes his program of choice, which he uses to this day. Afrojack finishes school and decides to proceed with his musical career. Not being able to make a living out of it yet, he starts to work part-time in bars and catering. Now he has more than enough time to discover the club scene in Rotterdam, starting with his first night out in the old club Las Palmas when he was only 16 years old. After this, many club nights, side-jobs, small DJ-gigs for the fun of DJing and a lot of studio time followed.

For any DJ and wanna-be producer, “hustle” can be an over-overstated attribute and yet, for the right person, it’s an under-appreciated compliment from those in the know. Hustle is the absolute definition of both the man and the meteoric career of international DJ, Roger Sanchez. From a humble beginning in NYC to multi-year residencies in Ibiza; from digging in dusty crates to headlining festival main-stages around the world, Roger is truly a self-made man and dance music star. 2015 is proving to be one of Roger Sanchez’s most creative and prolific years to date, with the continued success of his S-Man moniker and the first releases under his own name for some time.

DJ, producer, label boss. The young artist continues to prove himself as one of Holland’s finest exports in House music, demonstrating a solid production career with releases spanning a collection of top labels, including a long term relationship with Defected Records, whilst continuing to push himself as a DJ with a distinctive style that works across the big stages as well as packed out clubs.

Claude VonStroke is an alias created by Barclay Crenshaw in 2005. He's known to be one of the most well-respected label owners and DJs in dance music. His record label, DIRTYBIRD, has signed acts like Justin Martin, Julio Bashmore, Catz n Dogz, Riva Starr, Tim Green, Breach, Eats Everything, Shadow Child and Shiba San. The label continues to innovate the underground dance scene, releasing house, funk, dirty-bass and electronica music.

It’s time to get serious! Dance After Dark on Dance FM is the only place in the UAE to hear DJ sets and shows from both the planet’s top international stars including the world’s top three DJs, as well as the crème-de-la-crème of local artists.

From London via global hot spots like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Malaysia and now Dubai, it’s been an incredible journey for DJ, producer and Record Label owner CN Williams. Forged in the raw rave heat of the 90’s, he became one of London’s stars, with a long-running residency at UK super-club Escape that lasted nearly 15 years. During that time, he was crowned the best resident DJ from 2005-2008 at the Dance Music Awards and played headline sets at legendary UK clubs Ministry of Sound, Fabric, The End and Pacha. That success led to residencies with the biggest club brands in the world as Defected, Hed Kandi, Fierce Angel and Space all came calling. Further awards followed as he won the Best Ladies Night DJ in Dubai from Hype Magazine in 2016. An in-demand DJ throughout his career, he’s opened and closed for the who’s who of music – from Carl Cox to Roger Sanchez, Shapeshifters to Derrick Carter, Trevor Nelson to Jazzy Jeff he’s been there, done that and got the sweaty t-shirt to prove it.

It’s time to get serious! Dance After Dark on Dance FM is the only place in the UAE to hear DJ sets and shows from both the planet’s top international stars including the world’s top three DJs, as well as the crème-de-la-crème of local artists.

Some DJ careers are built on hype. John Digweed’s career is built on substance. One of the planet’s most popular DJs, his sets never fall out of favour with clubbers the world over, as his relentless global gig schedule testifies. From ethereal, swirling cinematic soundscapes to energy-infused bass-bothering tech growlers, a new generation of clubbers are learning what we already know - that there’s nothing quite like being locked into a John Digweed set.

Chris always stood and still stands for solid Techno on the deeper side of the musical spectrum. His sets are sonic journeys between darkness and light, always far away from the beaten tracks of the musical mainstream. Being a kid from the 80s and growing up with Synth Pop bands like Depeche Mode and electronic dance acts like Nitzer Ebb amongst many others, his musical background also contains the melancholy, the vocals and the melodies from this era, which he increasingly blends into his current sets. People who exclusively know him for his fast and unrelenting Techno sets of the past might be surprised about those new facets he is adding to his at all times dynamic sound.

Nicole Moudaber is an event promoter, record label founder, radio host, and one of the most passionately followed DJ/producers in the world. The one-woman army is marching her muscular take on techno all over the globe, winning fans not only with her music, but her way of being, that’s at once uncensored, inclusive, and fierce.  

DJ and producer, Adam Cotier makes his mark on the UAE nightlife scene, following a 2018 venture to Dubai to open up new underground nightclub labeled ‘A Musical Institute’ and lead the line as Resident DJ.

Few come as well versed in family values as that of long serving techno legend Adam Beyer. A husband, father and certified underground icon, the Stockholm-basedDJ/producer has come to embody one of the most consistent and carefully constructed legacies to emerge from Europe and hold influence across the continents. From festival main stages and coveted club floors through to the global airwaves and Beatport charts alike, Beyer’s extended musical legacy is felt across the board.

It’s time to get serious! Dance After Dark on Dance FM is the only place in the UAE to hear DJ sets and shows from both the planet’s top international stars including the world’s top three DJs, as well as the crème-de-la-crème of local artists.

Filling your Friday mornings with the hottest dance music in the UAE and the world. Join Dance FM from 10 AM to 2 PM every Friday and unwind, as we play your favourite anthems, throwbacks and the newest future Obsessions out there.

The Genres of music Hijakz plays consists of Commercial Remix/House, Dance, Trance, House, Progressive House, Tech House, Deep House, Soulful House, Funky House, EDM & many more. Chris previously known as “DJ-CJ' has performed his musical talent all over the UK for the first 8 years of his career building up a name as a commercial Dance and House DJ, He then decided to bring his talent to the UAE to which he has honed his skills and become a huge fan favourite to the people of Abu Dhabi.

Multi-award-winning DJ and resident at Zero Gravity and Pacha, Soulninja is one of the region’s most in-demand artists. Whether playing for high-end clubs such as Cavalli, Movida, and Mahiki, or on the festival front, (where recent gigs have seen him share the bill with Tiesto, Kings of Leon, and The Killers), Soulninja always delivers, with his intoxicating blend of seamless multiple genre mixing.

Kryder’s musical talents don’t follow a trendtailor-made sets the trend. His music transcends language and captivates the ear. Delivering a sound so genre defying it is easily considered “too” fresh to label. Never one to wake up and say “I want to make an electro record”, he lets the feel and groove of the moment propel his inspiration. His invigorating take on big room firepower has found a massive audience, both on the dance floor and within the dance music industry. Just as well, his peak time, mind numbing, genre busting sets have a story to tell, and Kryder’s ability to game-changing that story keeps the crowds craving more.

Sam Feldt (born August 1, 1993) is a DJ and music producer from Boxtel, Netherlands. His music career was started in 2013 with several remixes, including On Trees And Birds And Fire, Group I Am Oak, etc.

Black sunglasses, a baseball cap flipped backwards and a laptop: His visual trademarks simultaneously serve as his most important tools.

Regarded as one of the founding fathers of the Future House movement, it's evident why Dutch DJ/Producer Don Diablo is seen as a pioneer of the dance music world. Currently #11 in the DJ Mag Top 100 Poll - making him the highest-placing artist in the Future House category - Don has earned praise from talent and tastemakers across the globe for major hits such as 'On My Mind', 'Universe', 'AnyTime', 'Chemicals' and 'Cutting Shapes' and most recently released his sophomore album 'FUTURE' in the beginning of 2018.

With 2009’s multi-platinum One Love, two-time-Grammy-winning artist/producer/DJ David Guetta cemented his status as a genre-busting hitmaker whose in-your-face fusion of electro and hip-hop beautifully warps the pop landscape.

As two wise Chemically enhanced men once said, ‘The brothers gonna work it out’ and it’s an adage the Smokingroove brothers have taken to heart as they’ve become one of the most in-demand production and DJ duos around. Starting off the main part of their career in their native home of London, they’ve cut their teeth on the underground radio & club scene from the mid 90s and are still going stronger than ever. Production-wise, they specialise in deep, dark, Chicago-flavored House music with a Jacking vibe; the sort that’s seen them sign records to Roger Sanchez’s Stealth Records, DJ Sneak’s Magnetic Recordings and a string of releases on their own Illuminati Recordings imprint. The sort that has got them charted by every DJ worth his salt (and tequila), the sort of infectious, funk-laden, booty bouncing music that forces the body to inadvertently shake itself into a dance. And when they’re not busy creating big-boomed bass beauties, they’re usually found in smoke-filled clubs keeping the underground house scene very much alive and kicking.

Beyond their breathtaking melodies and explosive performances, you’ll find dance music’s closest friendship. Dutch powerhouse duo Lucas & Steve have seen a momentous rise to stardom in recent years, climbing charts and making their DJ Mag Top 100 debut at #64 in 2017.

Fadil El Ghoul (born in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, 2 April 1986), better known by his stage name R3hab (pronounced “rehab”), is a Dutch DJ and record producer of Moroccan origin. Alongside Afrojack and Chuckie, R3hab is one of the proponents of the modern Dutch house subgenre, although his style and sound at the time were usually darker, somewhat reminiscent of early psytrance or gabber compositions. During the 2012 WMC in Miami, United States, R3hab won the IDMA Best Breakthrough Artist Award.

From being a young, music wunderkind to an influential artist in electronic dance music, Nicky Romero has quickly become a force to be reckoned with. The DJ and producer is also a label mogul who is at the forefront of EDM.  

It’s time to get serious! Dance After Dark on Dance FM is the only place in the UAE to hear DJ sets and shows from both the planet’s top international stars including the world’s top three DJs, as well as the crème-de-la-crème of local artists.

New York City native and well respected US music industry vocal coach/producer, Stacy Smith has landed in the UAE. Making her radio presenting debut here on Dance FM, Stacy will shake up your Saturday with a well-crafted selection of commercial and deep house hits.

Greg Stainer & Olly Wood a.k.a. HOLLAPHONIC present Saturday Social from 2pm to 4pm. The show features the hottest releases played by Greg and Olly, and crazy banter guaranteed to make it the best way to spend your Saturday afternoon!

Having always loved music, Mark knew that he was destined to be a DJ and began developing a great collection of music and mixing skills since the young age of 15. His database spans multiple genres but Mark’s true passion lies in playing a variety of House Music.  

Nora En Pure is the Swiss Deep House & Indie Dance music sensation that is rippling through the dance music world with her beautiful blend of electronic beats. Leading listeners out of the darker realms of deep house with intricate instrumentals and enlightening melodies, every track she gets her hands on turns to gold, and every performance she gives leaves the audience in awe.

One of the most dedicated, hard-working characters in the industry, Swiss-Italian DJ, producer and label head, EDX, has spent the past twenty-five years at the forefront of electronic music. Founder of the internationally renowned record company Sirup Music in 2002, which has released hits from the likes of Avicii, Armin van Buuren, Steve Angello, Tiësto and more — and in joint-venture with Enormous Tunes his ‘Helvetic Nerds’ crew of Nora En Pure, Daniel Portman, Croatia Squad and Sons of Maria — Maurizio's own vast catalogue of chart-topping original productions and remixes has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and an adoring international fan-base in the process.

Hedkandi is an international music and lifestyle brand that encompasses the international clubbing scene. Since its start as a humble funky house compilation brand, Hedkandi has grown to become the global sensation that has more than 100 albums that feature their feel-good signature sound.

There are few individuals in the world of dance music who can claim the kind of influence Pete Tong has had over the last twenty years.