Alternative Bands for Hire in Dubai

Browse 116 alternative bands available for hire in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering indie rock, grunge and unconventional musical entertainment. These alternative acts have received 126 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars with an average booking price of AED1,850.

Of the 116 suppliers listed here, 7 are based within 30 miles of Dubai. The other 109 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 126 reviews of Alternative Bands

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8 piece alt funk-rock band weaving elements of dub, soul, jazz and psychedelia

Manchester

England, United Kingdom · 3,516 miles away

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Book from £1500 (GBP)

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Energetic 4 Piece Apres Band

Manchester

England, United Kingdom · 3,516 miles away

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YOUR NEW FAVOURITE UKULELE BAND corporate /party / award-winning wedding band

Liverpool

England, United Kingdom · 3,545 miles away

(1)

Book from £1750 (GBP)

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Grupo Flamenco Pop Fusión para animar todo tipo de eventos.

Córdoba

Andalusia, Spain · 3,580 miles away

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Book from €450 (EUR)

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Interactive roaming musicians bringing live music directly to your guests.

Marbella

Andalusia, Spain · 3,594 miles away

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Book from €2500 (EUR)

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Dive into the sonic enchantment of The Zoo - Vietnam's acoustic maestros

Singapore

Central Singapore · 3,634 miles away

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Live Electronic Music • World Music DJs

Singapore

Central Singapore · 3,634 miles away

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Book from $2500 (SGD)

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5 piece that play original music from Ireland. Debut album out now.

Belfast

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · 3,676 miles away

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7 piece Skaband tribute

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 3,678 miles away

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Hz

They desire getting more gigs and concerts all over the world!

Hong Kong

Central and Western · 3,709 miles away

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Pop/alternative/dance Music quartet or duo

Porto

Portugal · 3,768 miles away

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The band plays rock/Grunge hits from the 80s, 90s..

Porto

Portugal · 3,768 miles away

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Pop, world music quartet

Porto

Portugal · 3,768 miles away

(2)

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Tribute artist to BABYMETAL and other popular J-pop/rock artists

Porto

Portugal · 3,768 miles away

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Book from €88 (EUR)

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Cosmopolitan Artist with Moroccan Roots, Worldmusic, Rock, Rockfusion

Casablanca

Casablanca-Settat, Morocco · 3,771 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Alternative Bands in Dubai?

Low price
fromAED490
Average price
fromAED1,850
High price
fromAED8,500

Rates for alternative bands in Dubai typically run between about AED490 and AED8,500+, with an average booking cost of AED1,850. Pricing typically reflects the band's experience, performance duration and requirements such as sound equipment or special staging. Indie rock groups may offer different rate structures depending on whether they focus on original material or alternative interpretations of popular songs. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 394 enquiries for Alternative Bands at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 27 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within two hours
72% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
31% enquire less than a month before the event
How far suppliers travel
About 60 miles
For the 84% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Alternative Bands available in Dubai

5/5 from 126 reviews
Photo of Bass Groover Bass Groover "Most of my videos are on Instagram, to get to listen to more of me you could check out my Instagram page @neobass1" Based in Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine (2,190 miles from Dubai) Neo bass - Any kind of events Photo of Oamenii Diminetii Oamenii Diminetii "Original band, great live music, great show from Transilvania, Romania !" Based in Târgu-Mureş, Mures, Romania (2,243 miles from Dubai) Sebi Tatar Photo of Klinsmann Klinsmann "Klinsmann & his band were very very good, They really did their best to accomodate my requests as this was a high profile event its not the easiest but they were very profesional and we loved working with them, we had alot of italian guests and they even played italian well known songs for us." Based in Valletta, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta (2,514 miles from Dubai) 11th May 2026 Ricardo Lombardi - Private Event Photo of Red Solo Cups Red Solo Cups "The band provided a great time and a positive atmosphere! They played for 2+ hours reletnlesly. It was great to hear some of those old movie and tv series hits :)" Based in Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia (2,593 miles from Dubai) Karlo Maros - Club gig Photo of Electric accordion attractive performance Electric accordion attractive performance "“I had the pleasure of working with Martin in 2018 at five events organized by HEP Opskrba. Cooperation with him was easy, pleasant and professional. Martin possesses a natural talent for music as well as being a trained musician. His artistry and creativity in playing cello and accordion is something that makes him unique and special. Every minute of his contact with audience was extremely powerful and emotional. I highly recommend this young musician to anyone who expects remarkable performance of the highest standard.” Nada Podnar Marketing Director, HEP Opskrba" Based in Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia (2,593 miles from Dubai) Nada Podnar - Communication event Photo of Dante Sidus Dante Sidus "Dante is amazing musician who plays songs for every taste and will light up the party, in no time everyone will be singing along. ✨" Based in Riga, Latvia (2,687 miles from Dubai) Ieva Z. - Event organizer/social media

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for alternative bands on Gig Heaven is AED1,850, with rates from AED490 to AED8,500+. Cost depends on the number of band members, set duration and equipment requirements. Alternative bands vary in size and style, so comparing profiles is useful for finding the right sound and energy for your event.

The alternative bands for hire perform a range of alternative and indie music styles, including indie rock, alternative rock, post-punk, shoegaze and modern alternative hits. Many bands cover well-known alternative tracks from the 1990s through to the present day.

Hiring alternative bands suits a wide range of events including weddings, birthday parties, bar and club nights, corporate events and festivals where clients want something different from a mainstream pop or rock band. The style suits events with a younger or more musically adventurous audience.

Most alternative bands are self-contained and provide their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system. For larger venues or outdoor stages, additional sound equipment may be required. To get the best results, discuss technical requirements with the band before booking.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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