You can hire drummers in Dubai here for a wedding entrance, a corporate gala, a product launch, a beach party or a family celebration. Choose African drummers, Arabic zaffa drummers, Indian dhol players, a tabla player, a water drum show or LED drummers. Tell us the date, the venue and the moment you want the drums for, and we send the drummers who are free, with videos and a price.
Price: the cost depends on the drum style, how many drummers you book, the length of the set, LED or water drum equipment, travel and the date. See how much it costs to hire drummers in Dubai.
DubaiDrummers.com books drummers and drum shows only. One team in Dubai handles your enquiry from the first message to the last beat. More about us.
The drum shows you can book
African drummers. A group plays djembe hand drums with big smiles and call and response rhythms. Guests clap, cheer and often join in. It suits parties, team events, beach events and grand entrances. See African drummers in Dubai.
Arabic drummers and zaffa. Large frame drums and a bass drum lead the couple or the groom into the hall. The zaffa is the classic Arabic wedding entrance. See Arabic drummers and zaffa.
Dhol players. The Punjabi barrel drum, played with two sticks, drives the baraat, the sangeet and any Indian or Pakistani celebration. See dhol players in Dubai.
Water drum show. Drums covered in water and lit from inside, so every strike throws glowing drops into the air. See water drum show.
LED drummers. Glowing drums, light suits and lit sticks for a dark room. See LED drummers.
Tabla and percussion. A tabla player for a mehndi or a qawwali night, or a percussionist to play with a DJ or a band. See tabla players and percussionists.
Match the drums to the moment
- Weddings: a zaffa, a dhol baraat or an African drum welcome for the entrance. See wedding drummers.
- Corporate events: a drum show to open a gala, a reveal for a product launch, or a drum session for a team event. See corporate drum shows.
- Abu Dhabi: the same drummers for events in the capital. See drummers in Abu Dhabi.
Drummers with other acts
Drums mix well with other acts on the same night. African drummers pair with African dancers. A zaffa can lead into a dabke troupe or a belly dance. A percussionist can play live over a DJ set, so the party gets a live edge without a full band. Tell us the whole running order and we plan around it.
Plan the space and the sound
Drums are loud by nature, which is the point. Check that your venue allows live drums at the time you want them, and give the drummers a clear path for an entrance or a clear area for a show. LED and water drum shows also need a darker room and a short setup before guests arrive. The hiring guide covers space, sound, permits and timing.
How to book
Send the date, the venue, the type of event and the number of guests on WhatsApp or through the quote form. The team checks who is free and sends videos and a price. Watch the videos first if you want to see the style.
