Northern Soul in Dubai City.....

 

My brother lives in Dubai and he tells me that Northern Soul nights are now being held at the Wafi Mall in Dubai City each week...up on the roof terrace which I can confirm is a beautiful (if somewhat expensive) setting......

 

I have no further details about who, which days, what time etc....my (younger) brother always was a div' and still is.....   :lol:  

 

Regards

 

Paul  

 

PS I just put my brain in gear and 'googled' this..........

 

https://www.7daysindubai.com/Music-fan-looking-like-minded-souls/story-19123488-detail/story.html

 

PS Only put this up because some people were enquiring on SS about finding NS abroad a few days ago....just in case anyone is trotting off to Dubai anytime soon!

Edited June 4, 201311 yr by Paul1958

My Son works there. Whenever we visit, which is usually twice a year if its left to the Missus, we call at Wafi City.  I will check with him.

Thanks Paul. I sent this to a mate who lives in Dubai. Whilst strictly speaking a head the ball div, he does know a little about soul...

 

Matt Whitbread il get some talc and check the shiz out ! x

27 minutes ago Â· Like

No danger of beer glasses on the dance floor there then.,or pissheads  doing the bump ya and wobble into ya.Sounds good,would certainly like to visit the place.

_{I'm eagerly awaiting news of one being held in Saudi Arabia...}

Edited June 14, 201311 yr by ElGeePee

Thanks for the tip on the soul night in Dubai - generally hard to find a decent music night for our tastes in this part of the world although we have met quite a few people who are into Northern soul.

 

Just managed to find out some more information from the venue manager

 

The next soul/ northern night will be on Thursday 27 June at Carters Bar in Wafi Mall - this will be the 3rd night and the last night had just over 100 people at the venue. They hope to make a regular night on the last Thursday of the month.

 

Giovanni is the manager at Carters Bar and Olly is the DJ - I don't know many details of the music but Giovanni says it is a combination of Motown and Northern Soul - "bring your own tracks if you like" he said. 

 

The DJ is currently looking at finding a set of turntables so that he can play vinyl records but may not have this by this week.

 

We will definitely be giving it a visit with a few friends (Peter and Janet - used to go to the Torch, John and Sally (Wigan Casino) plus a few who are generally soul fans (and anyone else we can ripe into it so that it gets the numbers up). We hope it will be a good night.

 

Anyone else on Soul Source who is planning to go give me a call or say hello if you get there - my number is Dubai 055 280 5649 = Jim mobile.

 

 

 

Jim and Sylvia

Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai 

Crumbs - Good on em!.........I'm now hoping my records will (at least) treble in monetary value......then - I will sell (The Mrs will make me! )

 

All the best,

 

Len  

Edited June 24, 201311 yr by LEN

Now we know where the Mello Souls is going .!!!!

A message was posted about a Northern Soul night happening in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and YES, its true. The music faithful are also here. The event is monthly, every last Thursday of the month (so next one is Thursday 27th June) at the Carters Bar, Pyramids at WAFI. Last month was well attended with many out stomping their feet and word is spreading, so even more expected despite the soaring summer temperatures. So, if your are here on holiday, working or just passing through, do come and join us !!!! 

Hi everyone,

big thanks to Jim Cafferky for the info that questions were being asked about our Northern Soul night in Dubai here on Soul Source.

 

Here's the info;

SOUL OF DUBAI takes place on the last Thursday of the month in Carter's at Wafi City in Dubai. It's a pretty big place, I would guess that we could get around 350 in, at a push and fingers crossed, we will, one day. 

 

The last event was on Thursday 27th June, we had an excellent turnout, around 100 turned out again, remember, this is Dubai,,, that was about the same as the MAY event and a massive improvement on our first Soul night in April.

 

I did read in one of the comments that Wafi is rather expensive... well, yes, it can be, but there are great drink promotions at Carter's all the time; Heineken is only 22 Dirhams a pint, go check the prices in other bars and you'll find that you will be paying double that in most places.

 

I had the great pleasure of making an announcement at about 11:30pm last Thursday regarding our Christmas event, which will take place on Thursday 26th December, Boxing Day.

 

The event will be OUTDOORS on the brilliant Wafi rooftop, it can comfortably hold 1,000 people and the guest DJ is,,, The Godfather himself,,, Russ Winstanley, how awesome is that?

 

Ticket prices and details will be announced soon on here and on www.facebook.com/soulofdubai and www.twitter.com/soulofdubai

 

So there you have it, there IS a soul night in Dubai and we need your support.

 

All for now,

 

Ollie.

 

KTF

 

PLEASE NOTE: SOUL OF DUBAI nights will have NO door charge - Only when we are bringing guest DJ's or Artists will a small fee be charged, otherwise it will always be FREE ADMISSION.

Edited June 30, 201311 yr by Soul Of Dubai

I used to live in Dubai between 2005 and 2008 and I looked high and low for some northern / rare soul. I knew there were a few guys there who were into it via the gossip from friends of friends. There was also a guy bidding on ebay from Dubai.

 

I still go to our office on business in Jebil Ali 3 or 4 times a year so I'll try and coincide with the soul nights at Wafi

Update

 

Upcoming northern soul and Motown events at Carters WAFI Mall DUBAI

 

Thursday 29 August

 

Sunday 8 September - extra night - special Fred Perry promotion for Twisted Wheel range

 

Thursday 26 September

 

Anyone getting to the event say hello via Ollie the DJ - sorry Ollie I don't know how to load the NS fist images

 

Special welcome to the guys from Abu Dhabi who hope to travel over on Thursday

 

And then every last Thursday of the month

 

And as Richard said

So, if your are here on holiday, working or just passing through, do come and join us !!!! 

 

 

Jim and Sylvia

 

from Droylsden to Dukinfield to Dubai

Would love to come over and check this night out / play some tunes at some point. Hope you keep it going strong for long enough for me to be able to afford the ticket!

Hi AndreasB

 

Good to see your reply

 

Look forward to meeting you when you come over - See Ollie's earlier post about the Xmas event and special DJ

I'm in Iraq & I could maybe pop over sometime when my work allows, once went to a Rave in Dubai in the late 8ts early 9ts...whats the music policy BTW....do you play vinyl ???

 

Best Russ

Hi Russ

 

Good to hear from you.

 

The northern nights have only been going a few months so early days yet and trying to get known so that  crowd builds up.

 

No vinyl at the moment but Ollie is trying to get something arranged with the venue.

Lots of northern and Motown played  - northern classics and oldies would be most popular - but Ollie will play any requests for all types of  northern if he can get it

 

The events are last Thursday of each month

 

 

Hope to see you soon

 

If you are coming across send a message in advance ( number t the top if needed)

 

 

 

Regards

 

Jim

Dosent   really appeal to me this,    Dubai has to be one of the most soulless places on the planet , the idea of having Russ Winstanley  Djing on a rooftop at xmas ?   The musics spiritual home is in the industrial heartlands of Northern England  and the big  Northern cities in the USA. , It fits there , resonates with the surroundings , wouldnt go if you paid me.  

Dosent   really appeal to me this,    Dubai has to be one of the most soulless places on the planet , the idea of having Russ Winstanley  Djing on a rooftop at xmas ?   The musics spiritual home is in the industrial heartlands of Northern England  and the big  Northern cities in the USA. , It fits there , resonates with the surroundings , wouldnt go if you paid me.  

 

People in a far foreign land trying to spread great music and have a good time. The bloody cheek of it.

Personally, I wish them all the best and really hope it works out for them.

Dubai needs some Soul as there is nothing else going on!

Hey does anyone know how far it is to Bognor in a car for the Weekender end of Sept?

          DUBAI SOUL CLUB     TOP TEN (?)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Delcos          "Arabia"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Drifters        "Ive  got sand in my shoes "                                                                                                                                                                                                               Kiki dee      "On a magic carpet ride "                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Saundra Mallet and the Vandellas   "Camel walk "                                                                                                                                                                                               Eddie Regan   " Playin hide and Sheik"                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Edward Hamilton and the  Arabians "  Baby dont you weep "                                                                                                                                                                               Martha and the Vandellas   "Heatwave"                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Exits    "You got to have money "                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stevie Wonder   " Castles in the sand "                                                                                                                                                                                                               Maria Muldar   " Midnight at the Oasis ".                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

u forgot the classic  I say a little pray for u

          DUBAI SOUL CLUB     TOP TEN (?)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Delcos          "Arabia"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Drifters        "Ive  got sand in my shoes "                                                                                                                                                                                                               Kiki dee      "On a magic carpet ride "                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Saundra Mallet and the Vandellas   "Camel walk "                                                                                                                                                                                               Eddie Regan   " Playin hide and Sheik"                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Edward Hamilton and the  Arabians "  Baby dont you weep "                                                                                                                                                                               Martha and the Vandellas   "Heatwave"                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Exits    "You got to have money "                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stevie Wonder   " Castles in the sand "                                                                                                                                                                                                               Maria Muldar   " Midnight at the Oasis ".                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

You've got far too much time on your hands Carty !!

Excellent stuff.

Hey does anyone know how far it is to Bognor in a car for the Weekender end of Sept?

From Dubai ?

Love the top 10 from Carty, especially the way it looks like the side of a pyramid on Tezza's reply

 

Just trying to get a few people together who like some good music - met some great new friends already.

 

Thanks for the good wishes from Shimmy 45.- much appreciated.

 

 

Next events

• An extra soul night at Carters on Sunday 8th September
• Abu Dhabi night on 19th September - details to follow  - thanks to Gerry and the guys who came over from Abu Dhabi to Dubai last week
• Carters 26th September

 

All are welcome

Cheers Jim,       all the best for the upcoming nights , i apologise for my earlier negative comments, if i was out there , i would really love to attend something like this ,    hope it is a massive success ,     Mike.      

My mate Kev Mcardle talked of this place i think.... He is out there.. Good luck with it all..

Thanks Mike

 

Not to worry

I will buy you a pint when you get here!

Sorry Jim

Kev is in Abu Dhabi and not Dubai....... Sorry for any confusion....

 

All the best

 

Steve

          DUBAI SOUL CLUB     TOP TEN (?)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Delcos          "Arabia"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Drifters        "Ive  got sand in my shoes "                                                                                                                                                                                                               Kiki dee      "On a magic carpet ride "                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Saundra Mallet and the Vandellas   "Camel walk "                                                                                                                                                                                               Eddie Regan   " Playin hide and Sheik"                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Edward Hamilton and the  Arabians "  Baby dont you weep "                                                                                                                                                                               Martha and the Vandellas   "Heatwave"                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Exits    "You got to have money "                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stevie Wonder   " Castles in the sand "                                                                                                                                                                                                               Maria Muldar   " Midnight at the Oasis ".                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

Hang on wheres - sheik your tail feather,  that must be a top ten

Or - So is the sun

Or stevie wonders Dubai dubai dubai du--bai day

 

 

Oh gawd...im getting sucked into this

 

 

Geeooooooordie

Hi All

 

Another Northern night in Dubai on Thursday 26th September at Carters

 

Some new faces expected as well as more visitors from Abu Dhabi

 

All are welcome

 

Next pending Abi Dhabi night Thursday 17th October - details to follow

 

I will ask Ollie to do the soul in the sun playlist (apologies to Eddie Edmondson) about the title

 

 

 

Jim

just closing this thread now as its gone beyond a initial heads up

be best to use the event guide for all event info etc as per all other events

good luck with it all

cheers

mike