TikTok LIVE Fest MENAT brought together the region’s vibrant creator community in Dubai, marking a milestone celebration of livestreaming culture across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. With over 1.4 million creators participating in this year’s event, the platform reinforced its commitment to empowering creators through meaningful engagement and sustainable growth opportunities.
Presented in partnership with BEYOND Developments and held at Ain Dubai Plaza on February 6, 2026, the #LIVEFEST25 MENAT event showcased the diversity and energy of communities built on TikTok LIVE. The celebration highlighted how creators across the region have transformed real-time interaction into meaningful cultural impact, connecting audiences through music, education, gaming, beauty, fashion, and everyday storytelling.
Electrifying Performances and Groundbreaking Drone Show
The TikTok LIVE Fest featured an impressive lineup of performances reflecting the creativity of the platform’s community. Iconic artist Tamer Hosny made a special appearance, alongside captivating performances by Yasmina A., Turkish singer Gökçe Özgülok, and TikTok LIVE creator Amr Mano, who debuted an original song. Tareq Alsaadi delivered a thrilling helicopter show that had previously captivated millions on the platform, while Al Rafaelo energized the crowd with a powerful live drums performance.
The night reached new heights with a groundbreaking drone show featuring the first-ever real-time TikTok LIVE match drone meter, bringing together creators matheuscllaus and bader_nh. This innovative display demonstrated how the platform bridges different corners of the world and empowers creators through shared, real-time experiences.
Recognizing Outstanding Creator Excellence
The event recognized top-performing creators who have shaped the livestreaming landscape in the region. Award recipients included Abo Hamad as MENA LIVE Creator of the Year, Amr Mano as LIVE MENA Music Creator of the Year, Douha Laribii as MENA LIVE Beauty & Fashion Creator of the Year, and Sahar Suleiman receiving the MENA LIVE Business Excellence Award. Tamer Hosny received special recognition as Megastar of the Year for his legendary influence and authentic connection with the global TikTok LIVE community.
Additional recognition was extended to top-performing creators including Al Maha, Halmos, Abdulla AlHamar, and Ammar Alkoofe, reflecting the breadth of talent and creativity across the region.
Strategic Partnership with BEYOND Developments
“TikTok LIVE Fest MENAT reflects what makes TikTok LIVE special because creators are showing up as themselves, connecting with their audiences in real time, and building communities that go far beyond the screen. Across the region, LIVE creators are redefining what it means to entertain, educate, and connect, and this celebration brings that energy into one shared moment.”
Mohamed Enaba, Strategic Partner Manager at TikTok LIVE MENA
“LIVE Fest celebrates the ambition, creativity, and sense of community that define today’s creator culture. Partnering with TikTok LIVE Fest 2025 MENAT reflects BEYOND Developments’ belief that the future of community is shaped through shared experiences that connect people in real time, across platforms and places.”
Ashley Lewis, Head of Marketing at BEYOND Developments
Impressive Growth and Platform Innovation
In 2025, TikTok LIVE continued to transform creator-audience connections, enabling deeper real-time engagement across the region. The platform recorded over 44% growth in LIVE content and more than 40% growth in LIVE viewership across MENAT. Through features like Multi-Guest, creators collaborate across borders, develop their craft together, and reach new audiences within TikTok’s global community.
From seasoned performers to emerging voices passionate about sharing their craft or driving positive change, TikTok LIVE empowers creators to find their audience and grow through authentic, interactive engagement. By bringing online communities together both on and off the platform, the event highlighted how TikTok LIVE continues to unlock new possibilities for creators, fostering creativity, strengthening communities, and celebrating the people who make LIVE a place for genuine connection.
