Dubai's Sole DXB 2020 cancelled: 'We aren't confident we can deliver the experience you deserve'

The festival has been called off because of the coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 Sole DXB has been cancelled to ensure safety of fans and collaborators. Sole DXB

Sole DXB has been cancelled this year. In an Instagram post, the organisers behind the event said they were disappointed the festival could not go ahead.

"We aren't confident that we can deliver the experience you deserve with the health and safety standards we expect," organisers said.

We genuinely hope you are all actively taking the time to protect not just your physical health, but your mental well-being, too

The festival, which celebrates the best of street art, music, fashion and culture, was due to take place in December. No new date has been announced for the event.

"While the situation continues to improve on the ground in Dubai, the festival is a collective effort by our community around the world and we're ready to wait till they can be a part of it, too. We do not have a new date, but once we do, you'll be the first to know," organisers said on Instagram.

"Outside of being a space for self-expression, we know that the festival has been a platform for new ideas and creative aspirations. While this window closes temporarily, we are working on opening a door, and for those that have the head space and opportunity to create, we will continue to work with you.

"We genuinely hope you are all actively taking the time to protect not just your physical health, but your mental wellbeing, too."

The festival has been running since 2011 and last year's event included performances by New York hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan and Jamaican singer Koffee.

Every year, the street culture festival welcomes thousands of hip-hop fans, sneaker heads and fashionistas who make up vibrant crowds at Dubai Design District (D3).

Global brands work with the event to create activations and retail spaces, with the likes of Puma, Adidas, Dior and Azra appearing at the three-day festival.

See photos from the 2019 Sole DXB here:

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  A visitor posing for the camera at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  The food area, with the Burj Khalifa in the background. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Selfies at Sole DXB. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Visitors taking photos at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Fans of singer YBN Cordae at the Puma stage at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Visitors at Sole DXB. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Visitors in their colorful attires at the Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Checking out shoes. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Sole DXB. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Visitors arriving at the festival. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Art and design on show at Sole DXB. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  The entrance. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Customisation. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Shoes on sale. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  The crowd at Sole. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Shoes on display. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Visitors checking out a stall. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Crowds at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Visitors taking photos at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Visitors checking out Burberry shoes at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Singer YBN Cordae performing at Puma stage at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  A man showing off shoes at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Visitors checking out shoes at Sole DXB at D3. Leslie Pableo for The National

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