DJ Swanahh
United Arab Emirates
Biography
DJ Swanahh, Sana Abdullah, is a Saudi-Born Pakistani Open Format DJ based in Dubai, UAE. She is MENA, Middle East & North Africa, region's first and only Pakistani Female DJ to date representing with her South Asian and Arab upbringing.
A Computer Science Professional Major in Software Development - Australia & Malaysia, passion for Events Planning and Management, Digital Marketing alongside Content Creation, she finds herself around many colorful spectrums covering technology, music, travel, lifestyle, arts, entertainment, culture and more.
A self-taught DJ who has been nominated Top100DJanes 2020 (DJaneMag), Asia's Top 25 DJs (EDMdroid) and DJaneTop Top 100 DJane for 2 years consecutively with Musivv 'DJ of the Year' category and Top100DJanes (DJaneMag) in 2023, she holds 8 global plus local DJ nominations and has worked with a huge variety of high profile clientele across the MENA region including radio and media platforms without restricting her taste for all genres and sounds.
Yes - she plays everything name a nationality or language her DJ style fits and accommodates any type of music brief or custom event theme / requirement.
Her entertainment industry timeline is a unique platter of 5-star venues, creative spaces, luxury brands such as Burj Park by Emaar (Dubai), Puma Middle East (UAE) – DJ sponsorship, Al Serkal Avenue (Dubai), d3 Design District (Dubai), Dubai Opera, Yas Marina Circuit (Abu Dhabi), Etihad Arena/Park (Abu Dhabi) to big festivals in the region like Femme Fest (Dubai), Market Outside The Box (Dubai Shopping Festival), Aquaventure After Dark (Dubai), Mother of the Nation (Abu Dhabi), Spartan Arabia (Abu Dhabi), A2RL Autonomous Racing League (Abu Dhabi), Formula 1 (Abu Dhabi GP UAE), Dubai 7s (Dubai), Club Social Festival (Abu Dhabi), Dubai Summer Surprises, Public Art Abu Dhabi including international radio stations and record labels namely ROG music Africa (Nigeria), The Plug Circle (Canada), Capital Radio 91.6fm (Sudan), Vibe FM105.4 (UAE), Virgin Radio 104.4FM (UAE), BBC Asian Network (UK) to name a few.
With prominent DJ residencies at Hilton (Dubai), Radisson Blu (Dubai), W Hotel (Abu Dhabi), Yas Waterworld (Abu Dhabi), Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort (Abu Dhabi) to being UAE’s Royal Family Private DJ (President, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister) maintaining Dubai’s New Year DJ title with Emaar and her achievement as an Award-Winning Female DJ under Arabian Radio Network with MENA region's No. 1 Music Station ‘Virgin Radio’, she aspires to empower creatives with her diverse skillsets beyond DJing too and showcase all cultures and backgrounds with her versatile sounds not just in the region but abroad.
For daily DJ updates, career timeline, highlights, visuals and more: @djswanahh | 'DJ Swanahh' on all platforms (most active on Instagram)
Media
Media
Talent Card
DJ
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DJ, Producer
80s, 90s, Afro Beats, Ambient, Arabic, Baroque Pop, Bollywood, Breakbeat, Chill Out, Classics, Club House, Commercial, Country, Covers, Dance, Dancehall, Deep House, Disco, Downtempo, Dream Pop, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Easy Listening, EDM, Electronic, English, Flamenco, French, Funk, Future, German, Grime, Groove, Hindi, Hip Hop, Hippy, House, House Dance, Indie, Infusion, Instrumental, Italian, Jam, Jazz, Khaliji, Latin, Latino, Lounge Music, Mainstream, Meditative , Melodic, Middle Eastern, Minimal, Motown, Multi Genre, Neo Soul, Nu, Nu Disco, Oldies, Open Format, Original, Pop, Positive Vibes, Progressive, Psychadelic , PsyTrance, Rap, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton, Rhythmic, Rock, Romanian, Salsa, Samba, Soul, Soulful, Tango, Tech, Tech House, Techno, Top 40, Trance, Tribal, Trip Hop, Turkish, Upbeat, Urban, Vintage
Hotels & Restaurants, Clubs & Pubs, Wedding, Festival, Public Event, Cruise Ship, Corporate Event, Children Birthday, Private Party, Bachelor Party, Exhibition
Hindi, Urdu, Panjabi; Punjabi, Malay, English, Arabic
Awards and Recognition
DJane Mag Top 100 DJanes
2020
Edmdroid Asia's Top 25 DJs
2020
Edmdroid Asia's Top 25 DJs
2021
DJaneTop Top 100 DJane
2021
DJaneTop Top 100 Djane
2022
UAE's Virgin Radio Award Winner
2022
Musivv DJ of the Year
2023
DJane Mag Top 100 DJanes
2023
Group Members
Open-Format DJ | Artist
Quite experienced with team performances / working with other creatives including bands, musicians, other DJs etc
Experience
Award Winning Saudi-Born Pakistani Open Format DJ
2019 - 2025
Song list
- All Genres Covered
- I'm Open-Format (play everything) just name a genre, language or nationality feel free to get in touch for any custom requirements easily cater and adapt for all types of events. Happy to send across any sample based on individual requests and event theme or music brief (:
Requirements
- DJ Tech Rider
- I have a Pioneer DDJ-400 controller / console available with me (free of charge) and I assist clients with sound system or any additional equipment requirements with a revised DJ package. Feel free to get in touch to address any tech rider or technical requirements for your event.
Packages
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
10hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
20
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 6000
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
9 hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
18
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 5400
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
8 hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
16
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 4800
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
7 hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
14
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 4200
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
6 hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
12
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 3600
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
5 hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
10
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 3000
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
4 hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
8
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 2400
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
3 hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
6
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 1800
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
2 hours
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
4
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 1200
Live DJ Performance
Duration:
1 hour
Includes:
DJ Gear (free of charge): Pioneer DDJ-400. Feel free to get in touch to address your event's technical needs happy to assist on any additional venue equipment arrangements too that may be required outside of standard main DJ gear.
No of sets:
2
Excludes:
Speakers Mics Anything Else (that isn't DJ console / controller)
Price
AED 900
Questions See more
Do you provide any services outside of DJing?
Yes, I'm able to be a Presenter / Emcee for any occasion confidently juggle that with DJing too as per any event requirements. I also assist clients on any venue equipment arrangements sound light all kinds of set-up to helping with Events Planning and Management from scratch. If you require any help in hosting or putting together any kind of event, feel free to get in touch to discuss further.
Are there any events or locations you don't cover?
I've played at all types of private and public events, festivals, concerts, weddings, parties no restrictions at all. No issues in covering any location either - I've been a DJ in every city / emirate in UAE with a decade of experience in the arts entertainment industry. I'm also readily available for any international inquiries (outside UAE events).
How much do you charge for your events?
I normally do one-time events with an hourly rate system. I would highly recommend to share your event details with me first such as event venue/location and DJ timings to be able to give proper event quotation. My profile covers some standard DJ packages for reference (for 1-day booking). If there are multiple DJ dates for your inquiry, please get in touch for a custom quotation. The DJ rates vary client to client depending on various factors such as No. of DJ Days, Total Hours of DJing or DJ Timings Per Day, Type of Event, Client's Personal Budget, Any Additional Equipment Requirements etc. Feel free to get in touch with me directly to inquire always happy to advise and assist every client based on their individual event requirements including event budget allocation.
What is your music style?
I'm an Open-Format DJ which means I play all genres every language and nationality is covered - no restrictions easily adapt and cater to any music brief or policy. You just need to state any specific event theme or genre preferences prior to your event. In case unsure on the kind of music what would work for your event, I'm happy to provide feedback to all my clients and guide them on best music policy based on their type of event.