What is Urban Desert?
Urban Desert is a lifestyle and an embraced culture for all ages and color that spread throughout the world. The true meaning of urban desert is respect the culture, be original and stay true to yourself.

Urban Desert is a platform for Hip Hop, R & B, Funk, Rap it will give flavor and respect it deserves. From The Hip hop culture to the Graffiti art of Expression. Urban Desert will move you and give you the platform to express yourself the way you thought you couldn’t.  It has come time for the Middle East Fans to experience what the true Urban Desert Festival will feel like which is constantly striving to make the music reach new heights, satisfy the minds and ears and most importantly keep it real!
 
The Festival website provides accurate, regularly updated information. You will find all you need to enjoy a safe and secure Festival, and to understand the aims of the Festival. News items are regularly posted. Only current, confirmed information is included. Please explore the menus and you should find what you need - whether you want to contact the organisers, buy tickets, etc.
 
Ticket Prices
Regular Standing:


Golden Circle:
VIP Platinum:
AED 200
Children under 12 years old are free for regular standing only
AED 450
AED 10,000 which includes:
 
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1 x bottle of bubbly champagne & 1 x bottle of red (all other drinks at Urban Desert must be purchased)
Snack between 2pm till 4pm
Dinner served to you at 6pm
Platinum bar – exclusively only for Platinum ticket holders situated in their VIP area
Your own personal waiter for your table to collect and deliver your drinks order for you
Exclusive use of Smart Card (platinum ticket holder needs to credit smart card with AED at event- remaining credit will be refunded) cash free sales at VIP exclusive bar ONLY  (all drinks from VIP bar must be purchased by platinum ticket holders) Please note: the main arena of the Festival site is cash sales ONLY.
Greeted at your platinum entrance area and personally escorted to your table.
Access into the Gold Circle which is located at the front of the stage.
Separate Platinum VIP entrance for the suspended bar. (timings will have to be scheduled for each table accordingly)
Premium viewing for the artist performances from your table.
   
   
  VIP Menu
  Snacks
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Fatayar
Sambousek
Samosa
Spring Rolls
Mini Pizza
Cheese & Filo Sticks
Nachos and Salsa with Cheese Sauce and Jalapeno Chilis
   
  Dinner Menu
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Fatoush
Hummus
Tenderloin Steak with Diane Sauce, Mushroom, Pepper etc.
Sauce Carbonara
Fettucini Pasta
Patatas Bravas
Fruit Platter
   
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: YOU CAN ONLY BUY PLATINUM TICKETS AT THE CSM OFFICE, NOT ONLINE OR IN STORE. CALL 971 (0) 4 339 0550 TO BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW!
 
Venue map
You can view the ticket allocation and the venue map here: (Venue Map)
 
Opening Hours
Gates Open at 2:00 PM
Show Starts at 4:00 PM
Gates Close at 12:00 Midnight
 
Bus Schedule
Click the link to view the bus schedule for the event: [ Bus Schedule ]
 
General Festival Info
Location:   Dubai Festival City
Map:   To view the map for the venue select the file type below:
[ Image | PDF ]
 
Vending:
There will be a variety of interesting, diverse, and reasonably priced food. For health and quality reasons, unauthorized food vendors pose a risk to Festival goers. Therefore, unauthorized food vendors are not permitted and will be shut down to alleviate that risk.

There will also be a variety of artesians and vendors selling products, merchandise and Urban Desert memorabilia.

Urban Desert will commit to selecting quality products and merchandise vendors. The unauthorized sale of merchandise in the area is not permitted, as Urban Desert is committed to ensuring a successful event for all authorized vendors..
 
Information for Disabled People:
There will be a viewing platform. These platforms are solely for the use of disabled festival goers plus one carer/friend.
 
Festival Access:
Everyone will need to have a concert wrist band to gain access to Urban Desert Festival venue. Security will strictly enforce this policy throughout the Festival.
 
Additional Amenities Provided:
  • Portable toilets for men and women
  • Toilets for the disabled is also available
  • Medical assistance
  • Security/ lost & found
 
Items Not Allowed on Premises:
  • No Weapons of any kind
  • No Fireworks
  • No illegal substances
  • No Glass containers or cans
  • No Filming Equipment
  • No Photography Equipment (SLRs and Professional Camera Equipments)
  • No outside food or drinks
 

Words of Wisdom:
With your cooperation we can leave a positive impression with the city of Dubai and in doing so, preserve the vitality of the Urban Desert community. Please respect the rules of the venue and local community so that we will be welcome back in the future.

The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at Urban Desert. All laws pertaining to drug use must be respected. All must participate in the festival in a lawful and healthy manner. Should you become suspicious or any illegal activities, it should be immediately reported to security personnel.

We work hard to ensure the safety and quality of all official food and beverage vendors. For health and quality reasons, buying from unlicensed vendors is strictly prohibited. Official Urban Desert 2008 vendors have made a commitment to the Festival to provide quality and safe food options.

The service roads must remain open at all times. This is the only way that we can provide emergency medical and fire protection as well as refill water tanks, service the toilets and pick up trash.

Note: ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED!

 
FAQ's and FEEDBACK
Q:
When will the tickets be sent out?
A:
Tickets will be available at the CSM Office, all Virgin Megastore Outlets and Plug-ins. It will also be available online at www.itp.net.
 
Q:
Is there anything else I should know?
A:
Pace yourself! Eat enough, drink enough (it's really important to stay hydrated), and get enough sleep the night before so that you can enjoy the entire day and night of the Festival.  Also, if you can bring patience and a sense of humor, it will be a great gift to yourself as well as those around you, and it will help you to get the most out of your experience. Be a good neighbor - get to know your neighbors, watch their stuff and they will return the favor.
 
Q:
Are there any special assistance for the handicapped?
A:
If you need special assistance, please send an email with all your contacts to info@csmentertains.com.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
Event security and police will be located throughout the site for the entire duration of the Festival. If you have an EMERGENCY, find a staff person with a radio, go to an information tent, medical tent, or tell one of the security personnel.
 
Q:
What is the closest airport to the venue?
A:
Dubai International Airport.