Hire a Qanun Player in Dubai
The qanun, a zither with seventy-plus strings played on the lap, produces a shimmering, ornamented sound at the heart of classical Arabic music. A qanun player suits hotels, iftars and elegant receptions — on its own or with oud and percussion.
Perfect for
- Hotels and restaurants
- Ramadan iftars
- Weddings
- Corporate and VIP welcomes
Choose your format
- Solo qanun
- Qanun and oud duo
- Traditional Arabic ensemble
- Song requests and costume to your brief
Questions, answered
Can we choose the songs?
Yes, you can select songs in advance, and the costume can follow your brief.
Do you provide sound equipment?
Yes, a sound system can be arranged if the venue does not have one.
How quickly do you reply?
Usually within minutes on WhatsApp.
Which areas do you cover?
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE.
Can you arrange sound equipment?
Yes. If your venue has no suitable sound system, we can arrange one.
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