Dubai 2018 From Brunches to Atlantis

A Magician’s Dream Sta

Dubai is a place like no other—this sprawling desert oasis, dripping in gold, where dreams and reality blur. I arrived in 2018, drawn to its glittering nightlife, its endless brunches, and the infectious energy. Dubai doesn’t do anything halfway, and as a magician, neither did I. From the get-go, I found myself performing everywhere—brunches, ladies’ nights, hotel lounges. Here, magic wasn’t a hobby or a side gig; it was my passport to this surreal, high-energy world. Every show was a chance to pull off the impossible, to take people’s breath away, to make them believe.

And then, there was Atlantis The Palm. The Atlantis residency was more than a gig; it was an honor. I became known as “the magician in Dubai,” someone people would request by name. Performing under those grand ceilings, with the ocean outside and guests from every corner of the world inside, was a feeling unlike any other. I wasn’t just an entertainer; I was a part of people’s unforgettable Dubai experience. Each night brought a new audience, a new energy. Tourists, expats, locals, families—they all came together, and my magic became the bridge that connected us, even if just for a few minutes.

Dubai’s no ordinary city, and I knew I was stepping onto a stage unlike any other. The glamour, the intensity, the laughter—it all fuels me. This place is a magician’s dream, a place where anything feels possible, and I’m living it, trick by trick.

Nabeel ArshadComment