Umar Ziyad Email & Phone Number

Male, Maldives

First music branding service in the Maldives.

Male, Maldives

Born in the Maldives, Umar is one of the most-respected and skilled DJ's in the country. With over 20 years of experience, he is renowned for his ability to immediately understand his audience and play the perfect soundtrack to create a sense of joy on the dance floor.Umar is considered a pioneer in the industry, having introduced various new styles and genres of music the Maldivian DJ scene, elevating the standard toward an international level. This international expertise led to get booked at resorts including Meeru Island Resort, One & Only reethi rah, Cheval Blanc and Constance Halaveli where he has entertained crowds from all over the world and established himself as the leading DJ in the region.Umar is also the co-founder of Uber Events & Artists. One of the country's leading event solutions providers for resorts and only DJ management and development agency. He’s the main man behind launching some of the top young DJs in the scene.In 2019, Umar founded Soundscape Solutions - addressing the gap in the market for a Maldives-based music strategy and playlisting agency with international expertise and service levels. Soundscape develops music identities and curates bespoke playlists for top hotels, resorts and restaurants. Through Soundscape, Umar is able to apply his unique understanding of how to use music to enhance luxury hospitality environments and surprise and delight guests.Having built networks internationally, Umar has performed at various nightclubs in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka; playing feature guest DJ sets throughout his yearly calendar. Playing alongside the legendary Dj Jazzy Jeff on the international circuit in Manila is one of the highlights of his career.