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Your ultimate guide to the UAE’s biggest and boldest concerts — from sold-out stadium shows to intimate live sessions in Dubai’s trendiest venues. About this section

Your ultimate guide to the UAE’s biggest and boldest concerts — from sold-out stadium shows to intimate live sessions in Dubai’s trendiest venues. This category brings you behind the scenes of upcoming tours, surprise pop-ups, and A-list lineups hitting the Emirates. We spotlight local talent, music festivals, and unforgettable performances that define nightlife in the region. If it's loud, live, and coming to the UAE, you'll find it here first.

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Lionel Richie Live at Atlantis, The Palm: A New Year’s Eve Spectacle

Get ready to ring in the New Year in style at Atlantis, The Palm, with none other than global music legend Lionel Richie. On 31 December, the luxury resort is hosting an unforgettable evening of music, glamour, and celebration. This event promises to be the highlight of Dubai’s New Year’s Eve scene. Lionel Richie Live…

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Martin Garrix Comes Back to the UAE

Dubai is gearing up for the return of one of the world’s biggest and most influential dance music sensations. Martin Garrix Comes Back to the UAE. The Dutch superstar DJ is set to bring his high-energy beats and chart-topping tracks back to the city for an unmissable live performance. This event, presented by ATLANTIS LIVE,…

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Eric Prydz Brings HOLO to Dubai for the First Time

What better way to sign off the 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech and startup show, than with a sensational live performance by Swedish DJ Eric Prydz? On 18 October, Dubai will witness Prydz’s ground-breaking show HOLO at Expo City Arena, Expo City Dubai. He is known for merging technology with music.…

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Wiz Khalifa Back in Dubai This November

Wiz Khalifa, the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rapper and producer, will make a massive return to Dubai this November. Fans in the UAE are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most exciting concerts of the year. Wiz Khalifa will perform live at the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This event will…

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Afterlife Abu Dhabi: Tale Of Us, Yas Island & What to Expect

When Afterlife landed in Abu Dhabi, it did more than add another date to the UAE’s crowded events calendar — it brought one of electronic music’s most cinematic productions to the region for the first time. If you have heard the name and want to know what Afterlife Abu Dhabi actually is, who has played…

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Kasabian Set to Rock Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena

Key Facts Headliner: Kasabian Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai Date: 13 October 2024 — this event has already taken place The legendary British band Kasabian is gearing up for their highly anticipated Kasabian Dubai Concert. They will deliver a high-energy performance at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on 13th October 2024. Known for their…

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Eminem at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

In exciting news for music and motorsport fans, rap icon Eminem will perform at Etihad Park during the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. The performance will happen on Saturday, December 6. Eminem, a 15-time Grammy Award winner and Academy Award recipient, will electrify the crowd with hits like “Lose Yourself,” “The…

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Macklemore to Rock the Coca-Cola Arena

Dubai is gearing up for a sensational night of music and energy as Grammy-winning superstar Macklemore is set to take the stage at the iconic Coca-Cola Arena on October 4th. The much-anticipated Macklemore Dubai Show promises to be a dynamic event. Known for his eclectic mix of hip-hop and pop, Macklemore’s performance will captivate fans…

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The Best Concerts Coming Up in Dubai & the UAE (2026)

The UAE has become one of the most reliable stops on the global touring circuit, and 2026 is a bumper year. Between Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena and Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena and Etihad Park on Yas Island, the calendar runs from intimate singer-songwriter nights to stadium-scale spectacles. Here are the shows worth planning around — and…

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Hussain Al Jassmi & Sherine Abdel Wahab live

Get ready for an evening of mesmerizing music and captivating performances. Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena will host a spectacular concert on June 21, 2024. It features two of the Arab world’s most beloved music icons, Hussain Al Jassmi & Sherine Abdel Wahab live. This event promises to be a highlight in the cultural calendar of the…

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