Inkognito stands at the edge of a sandy Dubai beach as the sun lowers over the water. He adjusts his sunglasses, pausing to watch the gentle movement of the tide and the quiet gathering of a few friends nearby celebrating sunsets.

From a discreet beach club, Tom Noize’s “Sunset Spirit” plays, its organic house rhythms matching the uplifting pace of the evening. Inkognito listens for a moment, noting how the music fits the mood before walking on.