It’s almost time! On February 8-9, Vogue Arabia will take over Al Balad, the historical neighborhood in Saudi Arabia with Hai Vogue, its first-ever public event in the Kingdom. The two-day festival (which is open to the public!) is an amalgamation of the region’s best music, culture, food, celebrities, and of course, fashion. Day 1 of the festival is full of exciting moments, and if you still don’t know what’s coming your way, we’ve got you covered. Read on to discover the complete Day 1 schedule of Hai Vogue, and pick up your tickets here.
What’s coming your way at Hai Vogue?
While each day of Hai Vogue features a unique set of celebrity interactions and musical performances, the festival itself allows guests to explore the venue and enjoy one-of-a-kind installations by local and international brands. Get ready to get up close and personal with the likes of fashion labels Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Aigner, Steve Madden and Birkenstock, along with beauty favorites Dyson, House of Creed, Kiko Milano, Joelle Mardinian, Huda Beauty and Saudi Arabia’s very own Asteri, and Jazeera Paints. Streaming giant Netflix will also be taking part in the festival. While VIP guests will find themselves treated to a dedicated lounge and special Hai Vogue merchandise, the festival will also offer all guests to indulge in scrumptious snacks via its food corner.
Hai Vogue Day 1: Complete schedule
Day 1 of of Hai Vogue is packed with unmissable fashion experiences, interactions, and of course, musical sets. Below, take a closer look at the day’s plan.
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Hai Vogue Day 1 will kick off with a special opening ceremony presented by Lama Alakeel, where Vogue Arabia editor-in-chief Manuel Arnaut, and Nervora founder and CEO and Vogue Arabia publisher, Shashi Menon, will address VIP and invite-only guests. Post the address, Saudi author Amal Alharbi will present a recital which will see her enchant the audience with her poetically scripted words. The opening ceremony will also include the action-packed reveal of Vogue Arabia’s February 2024 cover — and this is one release you won’t want to miss.
7pm to 7.45pm: Opening Act – HiFi
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Music producer HiFi, who hails from Saudi Arabia, is best known for the undeniable international flavor of her music. Expect lots of house beats and exotic elements in this set.
8pm to 8.45pm: [Talk] Saudi Designers
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A must for all fashion enthusiasts, Hai Vogue’s stage will see three inspiring designers from the country — Yousef Akbar, Alia and Abeer Oraif of Atelier Hekayat, and Mohammed Khoja of Hindamme — come together for a panel discussion on their creative processes, their individual journeys, and the future of fashion in the Middle East. The insightful talk will be moderated by Lama Alakeel.
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Love a great musical presentation? Get ready to see Jeddah-born pop star Mishaal Tamer perform some of his hottest viral tracks at Hai Vogue.
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Saudi Arabia’s DJ Malkin is all set to set the Hai Vogue stage alight with an unforgettable electronic set.
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Saudi Arabia’s very first female DJ, Nouf Sufyani, aka Cosmicat, will bring her love for pop, R&B and hip-hop to the Hai Vogue stage with 45 minutes of magical beats.
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Sudanese rapper Dafencii, best known for tracks including ‘El Maktoob’ and ‘King Al7alaba’ will serve as the closing act of Day 1, promising to leave you on a high note.
