Ppito’s Spotlight 2026 in Dubai

Ppito’s Spotlight in Dubai is a weekly night of live acoustic Latin music at Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge, the hidden bar inside Paramount Hotel Dubai in Business Bay. Vocalist Ppito takes the floor on Friday nights for a set of around two hours, built around Latin rhythms and stripped-back arrangements that suit a small, low-lit room. Your ticket includes entry and three house drinks, which makes it an easy way to start or finish a Friday evening in the city.

Ppito’s Spotlight in Dubai: a Friday night of Latin acoustic music

The idea behind Ppito’s Spotlight is simple: one singer, one room and music you actually listen to. Rather than a loud party with a DJ, the evening is a seated lounge performance, with Ppito delivering acoustic vocals over Latin grooves while guests settle in with a drink. The booking listing describes the night as live acoustic vocal performances featuring specialised Latin music rhythms, which gives a fair idea of the mood: warm, rhythmic and close enough to the performer to catch every phrase.

The set runs late in the evening, from half past nine until half past eleven according to the ticket listing, so it works well after dinner elsewhere in Business Bay or Downtown. Song lists are not published in advance, and part of the appeal is hearing how familiar Latin styles sound when they are pared back to voice and acoustic accompaniment.

Who is Ppito?

Ppito is no stranger to Flashback. Nightlife listings show the vocalist performing at the speakeasy as far back as September 2022, and in early 2023 the bar ran a night called Power Ballads with Ppito, built around acoustic covers and big ballads that showed off the strength of the voice. The current Spotlight format narrows that range to Latin music, which plays to the intimacy of the room. Regulars of the Dubai live music scene will recognise the residency style: the same performer, the same bar, week after week, with the audience changing around them.

Inside Flashback Speakeasy at Paramount Hotel Dubai

Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge is part of the fun before the first song. The bar sits behind a discreet bookcase just off the lobby of Paramount Hotel Dubai on Al Abraj Street, so finding the entrance feels like being let in on a secret. Inside, the styling looks back to the Prohibition era and the hidden bars of 1920s Hollywood, with soft lighting and lounge seating that keeps the room feeling close and personal.

Music has always been central to the venue. Reviews describe a programme that moves between Motown, jazz and acoustic sessions across the week, and the bar has also hosted a Cuban-flavoured jazz night and murder mystery dinner shows. Ppito’s Spotlight is the Friday piece of that line-up.

Lounge seating is limited, which is why the booking page recommends reserving ahead. A full cocktail menu is available at the bar once your included drinks are done, and food is ordered separately from the menu.

What your ticket covers

The ticket gives you entry to Ppito’s Spotlight and three house beverages per person. Anything beyond that, from extra cocktails to bar snacks, is paid for on the night. Tickets cannot be cancelled or changed once booked, so double-check the Friday you want before you confirm.

Because the night is weekly, it suits a few different plans. It is a relaxed first date with live music as the backdrop, a pre-weekend drink with colleagues who work nearby, or a low-key birthday for a small group who would rather talk and listen than shout over a club sound system. Fans of Latin music who want something more intimate than a big dance night will find it a good fit.

Entry rules, dress code and getting there

Entry is strictly for adults aged 21 and over, and the age limit is enforced, so bring valid photo ID. The dress code is smart casual, and shorts and flip-flops are not permitted.

Paramount Hotel Dubai is on Al Abraj Street in Business Bay. The nearest Metro stop is Business Bay station on the Red Line, with a short taxi ride or walk to the hotel. Taxis and ride-hailing apps can drop you at the main entrance, and the hotel has parking and valet if you are driving, though with three drinks included most guests will prefer a taxi home.

More nights out in Dubai

If Ppito’s Spotlight sounds like your kind of Friday, browse more live music and concerts in Dubai or our guide to nightlife in Dubai for bars, lounges and late shows. For a wider look at what is on across the city, see things to do in Dubai, and plan the coming weeks with things to do in November.

Book your seat for Ppito’s Spotlight at Flashback Speakeasy on Platinumlist and spend your Friday evening with Latin rhythms in one of Business Bay’s most hidden bars.