DJ KIMBook DJ KimYacht party DJ for sunset-to-night sets in Dubai and Goa
DJ Kim is a London-based yacht party DJ for private charters and boat parties in Dubai and Goa. She opens with warm afro house as the sun drops and builds into melodic techno after dark, choosing every record live. Her yacht party set in Goa was filmed in 2025, and power, shade and the booth are agreed with your charter before you sail.
OPEN AIROn the mic at an open-air set01 — ON THE WATER
What a yacht party DJ has to get right
Sunset is half the set
A charter usually boards in daylight and returns after dark, and the music should follow that arc: warm, percussive afro house while guests settle and the sun goes down, then a gradual lift into melodic techno once the deck becomes a dance floor. Nothing is pre-planned; the guests set the pace.
The deck has to work as a booth
Yacht sets rarely go wrong on the music. They go wrong on power that dips, decks in full sun, spray across the mixer or a table that slides. Her rider allows no drinks or liquids over the equipment, so the booth sits away from the bar and the splash line.
Already filmed on a yacht
Her yacht party set in Goa was recorded in 2025 and the full video is on the live sets page, so you can hear how a sunset set on the water builds before you book. She has also played Pulse in Dubai, and Raeeth and Hammerzz in Goa.
Watch the Goa yacht set →02 — WHERE SHE PLAYS
Boat party DJ sets in Dubai, Goa and beyond
Yacht DJ in Dubai
Sunset DJ sets for Marina departures and evening charters out on the Gulf. Dubai is part of her regular calendar, including Pulse. Share the yacht, berth and boarding times, and confirm volume and finish time with your charter operator so the set can be shaped around them.
DJ Kim in Dubai →Yacht party DJ in Goa
Sundowner cruises and private charters off the Goa coast, where her filmed yacht party set was recorded. Winter-season weekends are the busiest, so check the date as soon as the boat is held. The set is planned around the operator's route and return time.
DJ Kim in Goa →When the party moves ashore
Plenty of charters end at a villa or pool party. By agreement, the set can carry on from the boat into the after-party on land. For house, villa and pool parties with no boat involved, see the private events page.
Private events →03 — BEFORE YOU SAIL
Yacht party DJ checklist: what to confirm with your charter
Take this list to the yacht company. Most of it applies to any DJ on a boat, and the answers decide whether the rider can be met on board or extra equipment needs loading.
| What to confirm | Why it matters on a boat | Ask your charter operator |
|---|---|---|
| Power | CDJs and mixers need steady power; a dip or cut stops the music mid-set | Generator or shore-power capacity, sockets near the booth, and whether an extra generator is allowed |
| Booth surface | Decks need a flat, level surface that will not shift as the boat moves | A sturdy table or booth area, how it can be secured, and how far it is from the bar |
| Shade and splash cover | Direct sun overheats screens and gear, and spray or spilled drinks damage it. The rider allows no liquids over the equipment | A covered position under a canopy or bimini, sheltered from spray and away from drinks service |
| Speakers and monitors | Speakers should face the guests, not the water or neighbouring boats. Booth monitors let the DJ hear the mix | What sound system is on board, whether it meets the rider, and whether extra equipment can be loaded |
| Music and noise rules | Marinas, anchorages and charter terms can limit volume, hours or amplified music | Permitted volume, when music must stop, and any route or mooring restrictions |
| Timings | Sunset time shapes the set; boarding and return times set its length | Boarding, departure, return and disembarkation times, plus a set-up window before guests arrive |
| Load-in | Rider equipment is heavy and must be aboard and tested before guests board | The load-in point, gangway access, marina drop-off and when crew can help |
General planning guidance, not legal advice: rules differ by marina, city and operator, so confirm them with your charter operator. DJ Kim's full rider applies on a yacht (2 × Pioneer CDJ-3000, 1 × DJM-A9, two booth monitors, USB playback, no laptop). The only alternative is 2 × CDJ-2000NXS2 with a DJM-900NXS2, agreed in writing in advance.
Sources: Technical rider (press kit)
HEAR AND SEE IT
On the floor
VIDEO · GOA YACHT
MIX · SOUNDCLOUD
VIDEO · GOA04 — QUESTIONS
Booking Questions
ANSWERED PLAINLYWhat does a yacht party DJ need on board?
DJ Kim's full rider applies on a yacht: two Pioneer CDJ-3000s, a DJM-A9 and two booth monitors, played from USB with no laptop. On a boat that also means steady power, shade, cover from spray and a flat, secure surface. The only alternative is 2 × CDJ-2000NXS2 with a DJM-900NXS2, and only with written approval in advance. The full rider is in the press kit.
How much does it cost to hire a DJ for a yacht party?
DJ Kim's fee is quoted per booking, based on the date, city, set length and travel, including return flights, a minimum 4-star hotel and transfers for her and her manager. If the yacht cannot supply the rider, equipment hire adds to the budget. See what affects DJ hire cost.
What music works best for a sunset yacht party?
For a sundowner DJ set, warm afro house suits golden hour: rolling percussion and vocals that sit under conversation. As it gets dark, melodic techno turns the deck into a dance floor. DJ Kim plays both, selected live, rather than an open-format request list.
Are there noise rules for yacht parties in Dubai and Goa?
Rules on amplified music vary by marina, anchorage and charter company, and can cover volume, finish times and where the boat may stop. Confirm them with your charter operator before booking. The set is then built to fit those limits, rather than being cut off at its peak.
How far in advance should I book a DJ for a boat party?
Book the DJ and the yacht together, because both are tied to the same date and sunset time. Winter weekends in Dubai and Goa, and New Year's Eve, tend to go first, so enquire once the charter is held. Every enquiry is answered within two working days.
Has DJ Kim played a yacht party before?
Yes. Her yacht party set in Goa was filmed in 2025, and the full recording is on the live sets page. She has also played Pulse in Dubai, and Raeeth and Hammerzz in Goa, as part of a regular calendar in both places.
QUICK ENQUIRY
Check your date.
Four details are enough to check availability. DJ Kim's booking team replies within two working days.
Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp +44 7383 375803, or email bookings@djkimworld.com
Planning a sunset charter?
Send the date, the yacht or marina, and your boarding and return times. You will hear back on availability within two working days; fees are quoted per booking.
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