Elie Turk, known by his artist name Tuurk, is a Lebanese-born, Dubai-based DJ and music producer.
His sets are known for their warm, deep, and emotionally charged energy, blending stripped-back remixes with undiscovered gems that keep crowds moving from sunset to sunrise.
With nearly two decades behind the decks, Tuurk has built a global reputation through his distinctive DJ sets, music productions, and playlists.
He launched his career in 2007, rising from small bars to major events and becoming a key figure in Beirut’s nightlife with a weekly residency at The Village Dbayeh, Lebanon’s top open-air club, where he played to over 2,000 people every weekend from 2016 to 2021.
Since relocating to Dubai in 2022, he’s become a fixture in the city’s premium nightlife scene, performing four to five times a week across bars and beach clubs. He holds a weekly Friday residency at February 30, where he plays to over 1,500 guests each weekend.
His journey spans the Middle East and Europe, with performances in Cyprus, Athens, Italy, Lebanon, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.
Online, Tuurk has built strong traction as a tastemaker. His DJ sets have earned nearly 1 million plays on SoundCloud, and his viral remix of “Wellerman” has surpassed 2 million views on YouTube.
Tuurk is crafting a signature sound through remixes and originals that reflect his identity and unite people from all cultures on dancefloors around the world.
