Secta

27/11/2025

Still buzzing on a pinch moment looking back at these amazing snippets from last week second edition of Secta Open Air 🤍Massive thanks to each and everyone of you that came down and supported us over the years, allowing us to create such beautiful events and grown this communtity filled with nothing but love!

Huge shout out to our small independent team and extended teams during the event working insanely hard to bring all this to life doing multiple jobs at the time. And of course a special thanks to all the artists and creatives involved, our scene can defo be collaborative and beautiful❕

Secta is back with a special Garage multi room edition on January 31, stay tuned 💋

21/11/2025

SECTA OPEN AIR 🧪TOMORROW SCHEDULE
We cannot wait for this second edition and so proud to be able to bring you this mini festival yet something so freakin HUGE to create for our small collective.

Weather forecast calls for an incredible day together❕
— 3 AREAS — 12 hours of MUSIC, ART, COMMUNITY
— FOOD & DRINKS — Fresh breezy outdoors
— INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

Arrive early, have a bite, dance away and support all artists, brands, creatives and hardworking teams 🏗️

PRESALE almost SOLD OUT
DOOR SALE AVAILABLE ON SITE - LIMITED
4-7 PM Student Discount 50% - no re-entry
4-8 PM Reduced Door Price - no re-entry

See you tomorrow❕

17/11/2025

SECTA OPEN AIR ⛓️‍💥 PANEL TALKS

Since day one, Secta has been a space of growth and acceptance for our community. This Saturday we are back with a special Panel Talk inviting longtime Secta members to share a bit more about themself unapologetically. Together, we’ll reveal how creativity, and lived experience evolve into powerful declarations of identity, defiance, and cultural redefinition.


A curator and cultural practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, she uses experimental makeup and crafting techniques, transforming her body into a conceptual canvas—she merges research, aesthetics, and movement into intricate editorial expressions.


a multidisciplinary artist whose work treats identity as rebellion and ritual, shaping emotions, memories, and chaos into forms through fashion, art, and performance. Rooted in North Africa, Heen carves space for alternative narratives that celebrate authenticity, fluidity, and emotional truth.


a creative that crafts things driven by the persona, not trends. Their style is unique and often uses the body as a canvas for experimental makeup and fashion statements, expanding their visual identity through self-expression and a world-building that blur the boundaries between character and creator.


a designer exploring the intersection of contemporary fashion and Emirati culture, reimagining tradition through deconstruction, reconstruction, and cultural commentary. His work challenges comfort and convention—blending heritage with youth culture, sustainability, and subcultural aesthetics shaped by rap, electronic, and metal music.

Come support these amazing creative, grab your tickets now via link in bio — Safe space, cute people, great music always 🤍

16/11/2025

SECTA OPEN AIR 🧪 GARAGE LINEUP

Excited to present the amazing artists that will take over the Garage stage in the complex next Sat Nov 22. Tucked inside a repurposed boat garage, this transformed intimate space becomes a low-slung hi-fi retreat made for listening. A dedicated vinyl enclave that folds seamlessly into our Art Hub and Marketplace. Exquisite precision-engineered sound by

The Lineup

a deep-digging selector and multidisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, design, and cultural storytelling. Known for unearthing sounds from the far south and beyond, he crafts warm, analog-driven listening sets widely inspired by the arab world.


A DJ and selector backed by a hefty, ever-evolving collection shaped through a lifelong journey across instruments and genres, from classical piano to 90s hip-hop. Her style is playful and blends eras and unexpected sounds, bringing light and groove to each set. She’s also the founder of .jello
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Emirati-born and Dubai-bred, almo١٠٠ has shaped his sound through his years abroad, drawing from each city’s endless dance archives. A dedicated record digger and selector, his sets move between the rare, the unexpected, and the joyfully timeless, always rooted in pure love for the craft.

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Collaborating for a playlist takeover with this new weekly community hangout series and excited to have Cyrill back at Open Air in another form. Expect dubby, warm techno and liquid jungle vibes.

This stage is in collaboration with .dxb

TICKETS VIA LINK IN BIO → We are proud to be able to push local and regional artists, don’t miss the chance to come support them.

14/11/2025

Residents day at last week radio show was cute and wholesome 🖤 Ready to get some more communtity time together next Saturday at Open Air. We are all excited to play some awesome sets for you spread out on all the stages from 4PM to 4AM 💋

Come support your local scene, means the world to all of us❕ See ya x

13/11/2025

Next week spoiling you with the best of the best, a pillar in techno scene, is back at Secta NOV 22‼️

Long time friend and coming back to Secta after a few years finally finishing the job (IYKYK) 😜, Alarico will be playing a unique crafted LIVE show composed by his own unreleased music from start to finish. Since 2020, he is one of THE most iconic techno producers and DJ, shaping and defining the genre’s modern sound of today. His releases expand onto major labels like .rec and many more.

Alarico’s sets are an ode to the forefathers of early hiphop, just in a very different musical realm and context. His sets resemble the wild nature of his productions. Slick minimalism meets gritty textures, grime goes hand in hand with intricacy to create an organized chaos.

Don’t miss this incredible show, warehouse edition 😈
Special signed vinyl copies will also be available at the Secta stand, don’t walk, run!

Early Birds SOLD OUT
First Release SOLD OUT
Second Release LAST FEW
LINK IN BIO to grab your tickets now

13/11/2025

11/11/2025

SECTA OPEN AIR 🧪 THE GARAGE / ALT MARKETPLACE

We are repurposing a whole garage area, and invited our close community members and friends to showcase their independent brands. We wanted this space to become collaborative, rather than a standard showcase with customizations and more — Come and support your local talents from 4 PM onwards next Saturday ☻

— Run and grab our special Secta x Shabab limited edition bowling shirt❕Since 2013, Shabab has been more than a streetwear brand — it’s a cultural movement uniting fashion, music, and art across the Arab world. Now based at the Shabab Lab in Alserkal Avenue, it continues redefining youth identity through community, storytelling, and design.

—Grab one of a kind deconstructed pieces from this incredible fashion forward Emirati brand❕Founded in 2018, NeverPerfect redefines Emirati fashion through experimentation and imperfection. Rooted in heritage yet rebellious, it fuses tradition with youth culture, bridging sacred language, digital culture, and contemporary design.

— A special Live Nail Bar, come discover insane 3D nail sets & Secta inspired designs❕Born from a passion for turning tiny canvases into expressive art, Bhabie Studio has evolved from hand-painted nails to intricate 3D designs and accessories, blurring the line between beauty and artistry.

— Reclaim & upcycle old jerseys with live customization and special Secta patches❕Losing Dog Co. embodies Gulf youth culture — skaters, artists, and outsiders crafting identity through hand sawn streetwear pieces that celebrates creativity and authenticity.

x .miew — Secta inspired & maximalist, come discover one of a kind & limited customized glasses❕Dubai-born Swey celebrates rebellion and individuality through limited edition eyewear. Each hand-customized frames channels dancefloor energy unapologetically.

— Check out the finest selection of techno vinyls sourced directly from Amsterdam legendary record store❕SEcta x Killa Cutz brings records from major labels + plus signed vinyls from headliners Alarico + Laure Croft. First come, first serve — RUN.

06/11/2025

SECTA OPEN AIR 🧪 WATER TOWER LINEUP

Excited to present the amazing artists that will take over the Ghetto Stage in the complex on Nov 22. Set between the towering water tank, warehouse, and the open sea, our Water Tower stage fuses industrial grit with open air freedom. Expect high energy, ghetto tech infused sounds and all around electric groovy fun. Exquisite precision-engineered sound by

The Lineup

An emerging Palestinian DJ and producer based in Amman, who can deliver different sounds from grime, breaks and techno, he’s composing catchy and bouncy rhythms with fairly complex drum patterns. He has been extensibly part of the roster around the region and part of the new .radio


An interdisciplinary artist and DJ, they command the decks with an instinct for contrast — from sticky seductive grooves to sharp, textural soundscapes. Unpredictable by nature, their approach is rooted in spontaneity, feeding off the dancefloor energy to channel both bliss and beautiful disruption.

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Our Secta qweens and co-founders, when they go B2B, they become a force that takes the dancefloor hostage — every moment feels alive: playful, groovy, and impossible to stand still to. It’s a wild ride, sweaty and infectious from start to finish.


needs no introduction — a driving force behind Secta and a master of dancefloor drama and release. When he steps up, it’s all heat, groove, and attitude — the kind of set that grabs you and doesn’t let go. Expect that signature Ju spark that can turn a room into madness.

TICKETS VIA LINK IN BIO → We are proud to be able to push local and regional artists, don’t miss the chance to support your local scene.

This stage is in collaboration with

04/11/2025

A year ago she stole our hearts and we are super excited to have her back NOV 22‼️

is an extremely talented vinyl DJ and record label boss of She’s a bundle of sexy energy that will keep you hooked from start to finish. On the decks, she masterfully navigates her sets, creating experiences on the dancefloor where inhibitions fade away and pure belonging is felt. Renowned for her dynamic blend of sensual, driving techno and her commitment to authenticity through playing vinyl, she has developed a unique artistic identity in the scene.

Having already launched her own record label, Sexyrecs, Laure has expanded her role in the scene, evolving from performer to curator and creator. Her label embodies her artistic vision and values.

Ultimately, Laure Croft is more than just a DJ: she is a symbol of techno culture, continually evolving while staying true to the genre’s core essence.

Early Birds SOLD OUT
First Release SOLD OUT
Second Release 70% SOLD
LINK IN BIO to grab Tixs

Don’t miss this incredible show, warehouse edition baby 💋💋💋

02/11/2025

3 weeks until we will share this Open Air magic with you again⛓️‍💥Tickets in second release are now running low, grab yours now for less via LINK IN BIO⛓️‍💥

3 AREAS, INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, ART HUB & ALT MARKETPLACE, WHOLESOME COMMUNITY, FRESH AIR FROM SUNSET TILL DAWN, FOOD&DRINKS💋

13/08/2025

Still not over this wholesome regional moment with but ready to be back setting up for our next encounter on August 30! This time will be a steamy meltin pot of alternative artists that we cannot wait to showcase🐍You got your ticket yet? Trust us, a show not to be missed 🫦

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