It’s not long until Jeddah’s beloved Al Balad comes alive with Vogue Arabia’s first large-scale event in Saudi Arabia — Hai Vogue.
Nojoud Alrumaihi. Photo: Lina Mo. Vogue Arabia, September 2022
The two-day block party will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site on February 8-9, bringing together the best of fashion, music, culture, and food. Open to the public, with tickets now on sale, the festival promises a packed lineup with some of your favorite musicians and interactive opportunities with the world’s most popular brands, making this an event to remember.
As we near the big day, Vogue Arabia enlisted some of the Kingdom’s coolest talents to join in the anticipation for Hai Vogue in Al Balad. First up, Saudi entrepreneur, and fashion and marketing consultant Nojoud Alrumaihi takes a moment to share her excitement for the upcoming festival. Check out the video below, and watch this space for more of your favorite faces from the Kingdom.
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Tamtam, singer
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Arwa Al Banawi, designer
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Sarah Taibah, actor
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Mishaal Tamer, singer
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Lina Malaika, cultural and creative consultant
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DJ Malkin
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Alia and Abeer Oraif, designers at Atelier Hekayat
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Dafencii, rapper
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Aisha Almamy, entrepreneur
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Mohammed Khoja, designer
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DJ HiFi
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Ziyad “Zizo” Almaayouf, boxer
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Fay Fouad, actor
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$kinny, rapper
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Dish Dash, DJ
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Spread over two days, Hai Vogue is brimming with exciting performances, talks, and presentations. Find out more about the festival here, and take a sneak peek at what’s on the schedule below.
Day 1
Kicking off with a grand opening ceremony, the first day of Hai Vogue will feature a recital session with Saudi author and spoken word artist Amal Alharbi — best known as the name behind the book ‘Indeed’ — for VIP ticket holders and handpicked guests. Those in attendance will also get to witness the live reveal of Vogue Arabia’s February 2024 cover. This is one launch you do not want to miss.
Between musical performances — and a very special Hejazi dance performance — through the evening, the opening day will also bring together three Saudi designers — namely Yousef Akbar, Alia and ABeer Oraif of Atelier Hekayat, and Mohammed Khoja — for an insightful talk about creativity and fashion in the Kingdom. As for the tunes you can look forward to, the line-up of Day 1 features Saudi pop star Mishaal Tamer, the kingdom’s first female DJ Cosmicat, and DJ HIFI!
Day 2
The second day of Hai Vogue comes packed with unmissable performances. Among the most exciting names on the list for Day 2 is none other than former Vogue Arabia cover star, Saudi singer and songwriter TamTam. Having used her voice to empower Middle Eastern women for years, TamTam is no stranger to making an impact. Her performance at Hai Vogue promises to be one to remember.
During Hai Vogue, the much-awaited Netflix series Al Rawabi School for Girls will also enjoy a moment in the spotlight. Get ready for the Saudi premiere of Season 2, Episode 1, right in the heart of Jeddah! Along with all of this, Hai Vogue will also see some noteworthy guests in attendance. Keep your eyes peeled to know more about who you may just bump into while exploring the festival in Al Balad this February.
As for where you can buy your tickets, click here to get going.
Hai Vogue will be open to guests aged 16 and older.
