AP Dhillon Live In Dubai: Date, Tickets, And What To Expect From His Coca-Cola Arena Return

AP Dhillon is heading back to Dubai. The Canadian-Punjabi hitmaker will perform at Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday 7 September 2025, marking his first UAE show since his sold-out debut at the same venue in early 2024. this one-night-only show is part of Dhillon’s international tour in support of his latest EP, The Brownprint.

Who is AP Dhillon?

Born in India and based in British Columbia, Dhillon has become one of the most influential artists in global Punjabi music. His 2020 breakthrough single “Brown Munde” became an anthem for the South Asian diaspora and racked up tens of millions of streams, pushing his name far beyond regional scenes.

Since then, he’s played arenas across North America, the UK and India, appeared in campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Palm Angels, and performed at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in 2024.

He also made headlines with his Amazon Prime documentary AP Dhillon: First of a Kind, which traces his rise from college student to genre-bending star. In 2024, he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Juno Awards, a major milestone for Desi music on the global stage.

What is The Brownprint?

The Brownprint is AP Dhillon’s latest nine-track project, featuring a cross-cultural line-up of collaborators:

Bollywood icons Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt
US rapper Gunna
Nigerian pop star Ayra Starr
Bhangra legend Jazzy B

The EP blends Punjabi vocals with trap, Afrobeat, and cinematic pop. It’s a deliberate step forward in Dhillon’s mission to showcase the modern brown identity on a global platform.

“Returning to Dubai holds a profoundly special significance for me,” Dhillon said in a recent statement.
“The unparalleled energy of my fans here is a constant source of inspiration. I’m eager to share new musical narratives and an even more exhilarating live experience.”