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Dionela To Headline Yas Waterworld’s Kabayan Night In Abu Dhabi

Filipino singer-songwriter Dionela will headline Kabayan Night at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi on Sunday 27 September 2026, bringing live music, Filipino food and after-dark waterpark entertainment to Yas Island. The event runs from 4:30pm to 10pm, with guests able to enjoy more than 70 rides, slides and experiences alongside live singers, DJs, street dancers and

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Katy Perry To Headline New Year’s Eve Gala At Atlantis Dubai

Katy Perry will headline the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai on 31 December 2026, performing an open-air set as guests welcome 2027 with a midnight fireworks display. The US pop star will bring hits from across her career to one of Dubai’s major New Year’s Eve celebrations, with the

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Made In The Emirates Volume 3 Opens Submissions For UAE Independent Artists

Vinyl Souk Records is calling on UAE-based independent artists to submit music for Made In The Emirates Volume 3, the latest instalment of its compilation series documenting independent music created in the United Arab Emirates. Submissions are open until 30 November 2026, with selected tracks set for worldwide release on vinyl and digital formats. Vinyl

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Zara Larsson Says She Won’t Perform At Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Concert

Zara Larsson says she will not perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December, after fans urged the Swedish singer to reconsider her Yasalam appearance over concerns about the United Arab Emirates’ alleged involvement in the war in Sudan. Larsson was scheduled to perform alongside Lewis Capaldi at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at Etihad

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Alex Warren Set For Yasalam Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Concert In December

Alex Warren is heading to Abu Dhabi for Formula 1 weekend, with the chart-topping singer-songwriter confirmed to perform at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts on Friday 4 December 2026, during the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Warren will take the stage at Etihad Live, formerly known as Etihad Park, as part of a four-night concert programme

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The Chainsmokers And The Script To Headline Abu Dhabi F1 Concerts

The Chainsmokers and The Script will headline the final night of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at the 2026 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday 6 December 2026. The two acts join a lineup that already includes Zara Larsson, Lewis Capaldi and Imagine Dragons at Etihad Live on Yas Island. The announcement completes the

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The Corrs Cancel Abu Dhabi Concert At Etihad Arena

The Corrs have cancelled their Abu Dhabi concert at Etihad Arena, which was scheduled for 27 September 2026. The Irish sibling band announced the cancellation on Instagram on 19 August, citing “unforeseen circumstances beyond our control”. Ticket holders will receive refunds from their original point of purchase. The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi show The Corrs

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Christina Aguilera’s Abu Dhabi Concert Cancelled, Ticket Refunds Confirmed

Christina Aguilera’s concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, with Ticketmaster confirming that the scheduled 25 September 2026 show will no longer take place. Ticket holders will receive automatic refunds to their original payment method within 21 working days. No reason has been given for the cancellation, and no replacement date has

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Shakira’s OFFLIMITS Abu Dhabi 2026 Concert Cancelled

OFFLIMITS Music Festival 2026 in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, with organisers confirming that all tickets will be automatically refunded. The festival was due to take place at Etihad Park on Yas Island on November 21, after originally being scheduled for 4 April 2026. The announcement was made on 18 August 2026, with organisers saying

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The UAE is introducing a new licensing framework for the commercial use of copyrighted music, with fees coming into effect on 1 December 2026. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism says the framework will apply to businesses and organisations that use music commercially, including hospitality, retail, fitness, aviation, broadcasting and live entertainment. While the system