DJ Burlene

“For me, DJing is more than just a hobby or a job, it’s my lifeblood.”

DJ Since: 2012

BIOGRAPHY:

From rocking gigs all over the United Arab Emirates to becoming a prominent DJ across Asia, DJ Burlene is an internationally recognized female DJ/turntablist. Best known for her creative open format with a distinct urban flavour, DJ Burlene was recently listed as one of the "Top Female Musicians in the UAE" by Time Out Dubai.

A DJ with a keen taste for all music genres, she has DJ’d for some of the hottest clubs and bars in the UAE. She has also worked with major brands like Victoria’s Secret Pink, Cosmopolitan Magazine Middle East, #NoFilterDXB (Dubai International Motor Show), and Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

DJ Burlene has toured around the globe including countries like Qatar, Maldives, Oman, the Philippines, and India. She is most complimented for her high-energy playlist with vast music genres. As an entertainer, her utmost desire is to keep her audience entertained and ecstatic in any event.

GENRES:

Open-Format • Hip-Hop • R&B • Afrobeat • Reggaeton • Top 40 • Commercial House

DJ RESIDENCIES (UAE):

Bla Bla Dubai
Top Golf Dubai
Neos Dubai - The Address Hotel Downtown
Kickers Sports Bar - Dubai Sports City
Twenty Three Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City Dubai
Drift Seafood Kitchen & Bar - Intercontinental Fujairah Resort
Andalucia Tapas and Grill - Jebel Ali, Dubai
Hubb 33 - Al Ain Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi
Club Seven Dubai - Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai

OTHER VENUES PLAYED:

United Arab Emirates (2015 - present):

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Expo 2020 Dubai
The Sevens Stadium
Yas Marina Circuit - Abu Dhabi
Yas Links - Abu Dhabi
Ting Irie - Downtown Dubai
Eve Dubai - Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights
Healey’s Bar & Terrace - Bonnington Hotel JLT
Cafe Milano - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi
La Vue - Pullman Hotel JLT
Manzoni Bistro and Bar - Pullman Hotel JLT
The Warehouse - Pearl Rotana Abu Dhabi
WXYZ Bar - Aloft Me’aisam Dubai
Gaucho DIFC
Warehouse Four
Dubai World Trade Center
Etihad Towers - Abu Dhabi
Oaks IBN Battuta Gate
Adventura Park Dubai

Canadian University Dubai
Abu Dhabi University
American University of Dubai
Heriot-Watt University
Dubai Knowledge Park

Dubai Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Mirdiff City Center
Yas Mall
Dalma Mall - Abu Dhabi

NOTABLE EVENTS (UAE):

GITEX 2022
World Art Dubai 2022
2022 MuayThai Night at Expo Dubai
2022 HIIT Showcase at Expo Dubai
2022 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship by HSBC
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021
2021 #NoFilterDXB (Dubai International Motor Show)
2021 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
GITEX Global 2021 / GITEX Technology Week
2020 Breakout DXB
2019 Dubai Muscle Show (DJ for L’Couture)
2019 Women’s Warrior Challenge (Adventura Park Dubai)
2019 Cosmopolitan Magazine Middle East Influencer Awards
2019 Cosmopolitan Magazine Middle East & Victoria’s Secret Pink Campus Tour
2018 Cosmopolitan Magazine Middle East & Shein “Be The Boss” Event
2018 Cosmopolitan Magazine Middle East & Victoria’s Secret Pink “Cosmo On Campus” Campus Tour
2018 Victoria’s Secret Pink “Pink Friday Event” (Dubai Mall)
SOS Nitelife — 2018 “Queen of Mashups” Global Female DJ Competition (Champion)
2018 Victoria’s Secret Pink “Pink Thursday Event” — Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi Store Opening