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UAE Introduces New Music Copyright Licensing Fees From December 2026

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 […]

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Jack Daniel’s Battle Of The Bands 2026 Returns To Dubai With Nashville Recording Prize

Dubai’s biggest live music competition is back, with Jack Daniel’s Battle Of The Bands 2026 set to showcase the UAE’s best emerging artists across five weeks of live performances. The competition begins on Wednesday 12 August 2026, at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s in JBR, where the first heat will kick off a month-long search for

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Najwa Karam Announces Dubai Concert At Coca-Cola Arena For October 2026

Lebanese music icon Najwa Karam will return to Coca-Cola Arena for a one-night concert on Friday 2 October 2026. Known as “Shams El-Ghinnieh” (The Sun of Arabic Song), Najwa Karam will perform alongside an orchestra led by Maestro Walid Faid, bringing her signature blend of Lebanese folk-pop and contemporary Arabic music to one of Dubai’s

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Nancy Ajram To Perform Live At Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena In October 2026

Lebanese superstar Nancy Ajram will return to Dubai for a one-night concert at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday 24 October 2026. The concert will see one of the Arab world’s biggest music stars perform many of her best-known hits for fans in the UAE and across the GCC. What to expect from Nancy Ajram’s Dubai concert

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Secondhand Serenade Announces Dubai 2026 Full Band Show at Expo City

Secondhand Serenade will return to Dubai for a full-band performance on Saturday 5 December 2026, with singer-songwriter John Vesely bringing The Long Night Tour – Live with Full Band to Jubilee Park at Expo City Dubai. The concert was announced by Live Nation Middle East following strong demand for the emo-pop act’s previous Dubai appearance,

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Imagine Dragons Confirmed For Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 After-Race Concert

Imagine Dragons have been confirmed as the latest headliners for the 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts, with the Grammy-winning Las Vegas band set to perform at Etihad Park on Saturday 5 December. The announcement adds another major international act to this year’s Yasalam entertainment lineup, alongside Lewis Capaldi and

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The Corrs Announce Abu Dhabi Return With Huge One-Night UAE Concert at Etihad Arena

Irish pop-rock legends The Corrs are heading back to the UAE for a one-night-only concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island this September. The sibling quartet, made up of Andrea Corr, Sharon Corr, Caroline Corr and Jim Corr, will perform in Abu Dhabi on 27 September 2026 as part of their continuing international live run,

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OFFLIMITS Music Festival 2026 Rescheduled To November With Shakira And Jonas Brothers Still Headlining

Abu Dhabi’s OFFLIMITS Music Festival has been officially rescheduled, with organisers confirming the 2026 edition will now take place on 21 November at Etihad Park on Yas Island. The festival was originally planned for April, but the revised date keeps the full artist line-up intact. Shakira and Jonas Brothers remain on the line-up Shakira is

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Dubai Culture signs landmark Spotify partnership to support local music talent

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has signed a landmark partnership with Spotify to support Emirati and UAE-based musicians and connect Dubai artists with global audiences. The Memorandum of Understanding was announced in Dubai and marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a government cultural authority and a global music streaming platform. The agreement was signed in the

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The Best Musicals And Shows Coming To Dubai And Abu Dhabi In 2026

If you’re planning a proper night out in Dubai or Abu Dhabi over the next few months, the theatre calendar is stacked. From global smash-hit musicals to inventive reworks of classic drama, these are the shows worth booking now before seats disappear. Once Upon a Time in Dubai Now playing until 8 February | Dubai

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