13 ARTISTS PERFORMING IN THE UAE THIS LONG WEEKEND
Pakistan’s Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to Egypt’s Tamer Hosny, many to perform over Eid Al Adha
DUBAI Rahat Fateh Ali Khan:
Pakistani artist Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will headline a two-day concert in Dubai in July over the Eid Al Adha break, giving entertainment-starved residents a chance to return to live events over the summer.
The music maestro will take to the stage on Wednesday for a concert titled ‘Just Qawali’, which will be followed by a second gig on Friday, called ‘Just Bollywood’. The event will be held as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises, with the concerts being staged at the Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk.
Promoted and produced by PME Entertainment, the first night will see Khan belt out ‘soulful and spiritual’ music from his repertoire, followed by his biggest Bollywood hits the following night; think tracks such as Mann Ki Lagan, Mast Mast Do Nain, Naina Thug Lenge, Jiya Dhadak Jaye and more.
In accordance with current governmental guidelines, Coca-Cola Arena will be working to a maximum capacity of 1,500 guests, with all attendees required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter and follow strict social distancing regulations throughout the event. In light of Covid-19, the venue is also appealing to fans to refrain from attending if they are feeling unwell.
Tickets for both concerts start at Dh400 and can be purchased from the arena’s official website.
Waleed Al Shami and Aseel Hameem in concert:
Catch two Arabic pop stars get behind the microphone at Dubai World Trade Centre this Eid Al Adha for a musical extravaganza. As part of Dubai Summer Surprises, both Waleed Al Shami and Aseel Hameem will be taking to the stage to perform some of their greatest hits on July 23.
Iraqi singer Al Shami last performed in Dubai in January this year, and you can expect to hear chart-topping tracks such as Ahebah Kolesh and Nar Helwa, as well as his latest tune Mutashikh.
Hameem rose to fame after appearing on the TV talent show Arab Stars, and you’ll be swaying to her songs which include Al Mafrood, Kam Yama Kan, and Ser Al Hayat.
Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets start from Dh350 and are available online. All ticket holders are required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination on arrival.
Wael Kfoury, Melhem Zein and Mouhamad Khairy live:
Join in the Eid Al Adha festivities on July 23 by watching three Arabic music superstars taking to the stage on the same night. Lebanese singers Wael Kfoury and Melhem Zein will be joining forces with the Syrian crooner Mouhamad Khairy for a melodious evening.
Hear all the biggest tracks and catchy tunes from these artists, and discover why Kfoury is known as ‘The King of Romance’ in Arabic musical circles. Zein first rose to fame after appearing on the first series of the TV singing competition Super Star. While Mouhamad Khairy (pictured) has a back catalogue of over 25 years of hit tunes.
Taking place at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, make sure to get down early
CairoBelle concert:
Arab rock band Cairokee will be taking the stage for an unforgettable Eid Al Adha performance on Thursday, joined by famous Egyptian stars Ruby and Hassan Shakosh. With more than 1.1 million Instagram followers, Ruby is a singer, actress and model who rose to fame with her debut single Enta Aref Leih in 2003. Since then, Ruby has gone on to release hit singles including Yal Rumoosh, Leh Bydari Keda and more recently Hetta Tanya.
Joining Ruby on stage will be one of Egypt’s most iconic rock bands Cairokee, whose major hit
Ya Abyad Ya Eswed achieved more than 80 million YouTube views within just a few months, securing a world record for becoming one of the most watched videos in the shortest amount of time.
Finally, Shakosh who rose to fame in 2019 will be completing the CairoBelle event. Best known for his hit single Bent El Geran, Shakosh became a music sensation and has most recently performed alongside the likes of top Arabic singers such as Assi El Helani, George Wassouf and more.
In accordance with current governmental guidelines, Coca-Cola Arena will be working to a maximum capacity of 1,500 guests, with all attendees required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter and follow strict social distancing regulations throughout the event.
Plus, for the upcoming events including CairoBelle, guests are permitted to purchase tickets in pairs of two to ensure that social distancing is adhered to throughout the event.
ABU DHABI
Tamer Hosny, Hussain Al Jassmi, Assala Nasri and Myriam Fares Live: Tamer Hosny, Hussain Al Jassmi, along with Assala Nasri and Myriam Fares will perform live in Abu Dhabi for a grand Eid Al Adha series of concerts. Emirati artist Al Jassmi and Syrian sensation Nasri will perform on Thursday, while Egyptian actor-singer Hosny and singer-actress Fares will perform on Friday at the Eithad Arena on Yas Island. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the concerts will be accompanied by three days of dazzling firework displays over Yas Bay, starting on the first day of Eid Al Adha.
The firework shows will be broadcast every night at 9pm on the Yas Island Instagram channel.
The Department of Cultural and Tourism Abu Dhabi has announced the Eid concerts will be held at an earlier time on the allotted days to ensure ticketholders are safely able to reach home before restrictive measures are implemented.
“Doors will open at 4.30pm, concerts will start at 6.30pm and finish at 10pm on 22 and 23 July. Your e-tickets will still be valid for the concerts,” the statement continued, while adding: “We would also like to remind you that you will need to present a negative PCR test (valid for 48 hours or less) to enter the venue, and that all attendees above 16 years old will be required to be fully vaccinated (post-28 days from the 2nd dose) and present the “E” or Star icon on the Al Hosn app.”
Children below 12 years of age are not permitted to attend the concerts.