| Description | Price |
| 4 Hour DJ Set | AED1500 (AED) |
| 4 House Set + Decks | AED1800 (AED) |
| Hourly rate | AED700 (AED) |
| 4 House Set + Standard Decks + Two Speakers + 1hour max away from Dubai | AED3500 (AED) |
Italian-born, Ibiza-experienced, London- and Dubai-based DJ & Producer, Rafa brings a refined, international approach to electronic dance music shaped by nearly two decades behind the decks.
After completing his DJ studies in 2007 at Studio76 Music Academy in Salerno (Italy), Rafa began performing internationally, developing his sound across key music capitals including Ibiza, Miami, London, Rome, Phuket, and Dubai. His musical identity is rooted in House Music and its sub-genres, with a focus on groove, atmosphere, and elegant energy tailored to each venue.
While comfortable on large club stages, Rafa is particularly known for his ability to curate immersive musical journeys in intimate venues, luxury restaurants, beach clubs, and high-end hotels, where connection, flow, and ambience are essential.
His performance portfolio includes iconic venues such as Bora Bora, Sankeys, KM5, and Es Paradis (Ibiza), Do Not Sit On The Furniture (Miami), Ministry of Sound and EGG (London), Cocoon (Phuket), Rashomon (Rome), Africana (Amalfi Coast), and Blaq Velvet (Bahrain).
In the UAE, Rafa is a trusted presence across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, having performed at leading venues including February 30, Lucia’s, LadyBird, as well as luxury hospitality destinations such as Anantara Ras Al Khaimah and Anantara Abu Dhabi. His adaptability and musical sensitivity make him a preferred choice for branded events, destination weddings, sunset sessions, and refined nightlife concepts.
With a background that bridges European club culture and Middle Eastern luxury hospitality, Rafa delivers curated, professional DJ experiences designed to elevate the venue, the moment, and the audience.
= free travel (up to 20 miles)
HOUSE CLASSICS
“One More Time” – Daft Punk
“Music Sounds Better With You” – Stardust
“Cola” – CamelPhat & Elderbrook
“Turn Me On” – Riton x Oliver Heldens ft. Vula
“Pjanoo” – Eric Prydz
“Lola’s Theme” – The Shapeshifters
“Jubel” – Klingande
“Prayer in C (Robin Schulz Remix)” – Lilly Wood & The Prick
“Show Me Love” – Robin S
“Insomnia” – Faithless (Chill/Club Mix depending on venue)
DISCO CLASSICS
“Le Freak” – Chic
“I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
“Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” – Michael Jackson
“Relight My Fire” – Dan Hartman
“Good Times” – Chic
“Celebration” – Kool & The Gang
“Boogie Wonderland” – Earth, Wind & Fire
“Got to Be Real” – Cheryl Lynn
“Stayin’ Alive” – Bee Gees
“Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” – McFadden & Whitehead
MOTOWN CLASSICS
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
“Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
“My Girl” – The Temptations
“Dancing in the Street” – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
“I Want You Back” – Jackson 5
“Respect” – Aretha Franklin (not strictly Motown, but fits perfectly)
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” – Stevie Wonder
SOUL / FUNK
“Ain’t Nobody” – Chaka Khan & Rufus
“Sex Machine” – James Brown
“Pick Up the Pieces” – Average White Band
“Lovely Day” – Bill Withers
“What’s Going On” – Marvin Gaye
“Never Too Much” – Luther Vandross
“September” – Earth, Wind & Fire
“Get Down on It” – Kool & The Gang
AFRO HOUSE
Jerusalema – Master KG
In Common (Black Coffee Remix) – Alicia Keys
Morena – Hugel
La Candela Viva (Remix) – Hugel
Aguila – Hugel & Cumbiafrica
Ngeke (MoBlack Remix) – Armonica ft. Toshi
Aye (MoBlack Remix) – Boddhi Satva
Zela Zela – Vanco
Ma Tsani – Vanco
Garden – &ME
The Rapture Pt. III – &ME
Potatoe – Rampa
Sunrise – Adam Port
Turn Me On (Remix) – Black Coffee
Osama – Zakes Bantwini
Your Voice – Caiiro
Historia – Caiiro
Kelaya – Da Capo
The Message – Hyenah
Akanamali – Sun-El Musician
DJ booth, decks and mixer (pioneer gears would be preferred), sound system integrated and extra plugs. Parking for one car.
If a sound system needs to be supplied, please advise on load and unload space.
Yes possibly, otherwise they can be provided at extra cost.
Yes.
Playing in Ibiza in a few venues had a different feeling and Ibiza dance floors are the best one in the world.
Small nightclubs, lounge venue and daytime events.
Started with a classes at a DJ Academy in Italy back in 2007 and being in the clubs shadowing DJs each week since I was a teenager.
All the underground DJs are really important as they make good music with genius creativity despite low payments for the artists sometimes. Overall Swedish House Mafia is my favourite as I have followed them since they were 20 years old and completely unknown. The greatest song is probably Swedish House Mafia - Leave The World Behind.
4-hour DJ set.
Yes.
Yes.
Accurate and ideal for the event.
Normally I would benefit from chill-out or ambient music at a lower volume, or deep house music if another DJ is playing before me.
TBC
CLUBS AND EVENTS:
ElectroCruise - Dubai, UAE
Ministry of Sound, Egg – London, UK
Do Not Sit On The Furniture - Miami, USA
Sankeys, Es Paradis, Bora Bora Ibiza – Ibiza, ES
Cocoon Club Phuket - Phuket, Thailand
Blaq Velvet – Manama, Bahrain
Dolcevita, Africana – Salerno, IT
Carrubo - Agropoli, IT
Rashomon, Gone Bar, Marylin – Roma, IT
Barezzi Festival – Parma, IT
Amen Festival, Disorder Festival – Eboli, IT
and many more...
HOTELS:
Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Dubai, UAE
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort, UAE
InterContinental Regency Hotel - Bahrain
Park Hyatt - London, UK
The NED - London, UK
The Bingham River House - London, UK
Hotel Catalina - Miami, USA
and many more...
OTHER VENUES:
Elements Pool & Lounge - Bahrain
Nuska, Bastoin, Lucia's - Dubai. UAE
Pure Market Sound - Tokyo, JPN
The Ministry - London, UK
Wagtail Rooftop Bar - London, UK
Aviary Rooftop Bar - London, UK
Grind - London, UK
Bodega Negra - London, UK
The Botanist - London, UK
The Earlsfield - London, UK
The Charlotte - London, UK
Cahoots - London, UK
Ibiza Sea Party - Ibiza, ES
Dune - Ibiza, ES
Discopoint - Ibiza, ES
Manoa Bar - Ibiza, ES
Km5 - Ibiza, ES
and many more...
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Wedding Proposal
Cruise
Virtual Event
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Christmas
Electronic
House
Techno
Ibiza Club
Easy Listening
Background Music
Originals
Disco
Funk
Motown
Britpop
World Music
French Music
Italian Music
Latin
DJ / background music options
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