Eight massive concerts to see in the UAE this year

Dua Lipa at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah

Chart-topping Kosovan-Brit superstar Dua Lipa set to perform in the UAE in November. The New Rules singer will be performing on the Palm Jumeirah, at The Pointe on November Friday 15 and tickets for the show are already on sale. The performer, at just 24 years old, has already bagged three BRIT Awards and two Grammys thanks to her self-titled debut album back in 2017. It’s going to be a great show.

From Dhs250. Fri Nov 15, tickets on sale Wed Oct 2, 10am. The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, www.ticketmaster.ae

Marshmello at Yasalam after-race concerts
The first of four days of live music at du Arena arts with dance music maestro Marshmello. Known for his striking white helmet that masks his identity, he recently performed a massive concert through the video game Fortnite. The multi-platinum selling DJ is best known for his songs Happier, Alone, Friends, Wolves and Keep It Mello. It’s going to be a great way to start a big weekend of live music. Now where can we get a Marshmello helmet for the show?

Tickets to the show available with Formula One tickets and are not for general sale.

Travis Scott at Yasalam after-race concerts

The US rapper has one of the most-watched documentaries on Netflix and he’s coming back to the UAE to perform having previously performed at MAD on Yas Island in 2016. The American artist is best known for his songs Goosebumps, SICKO MODE and Antidote and he’ll be taking to the stage on Friday Novemebr 29 to keep the good times rolling on F1 weekend.

Tickets to the show available with Formula One tickets and are not for general sale.

Lana Del Rey at Yasalam after-race concerts
Grammy Award-nominated singer Lana Del Rey will make her Abu Dhabi debut at the shows fresh from releasing her latest album. The American singer is best known for her hit songs Born To Die, West Coast, Summertime Sadness, Video Games and Lust For Life and will headline the after-race concerts on Saturday November 30. We’re really looking forward to this one.

Tickets to the show available with Formula One tickets and are not for general sale.

The Killers at Yasalam after-race concerts

Prepare for a sing-along as the Las Vegas indie stalwarts are performing as part of this year’s F1 Yasalam concerts. The band will take to the stage at du Arena on Sunday December 1, after the 11th Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Brandon Flowers and co are back in the city having previously performed in Abu Dhabi at Emirates Palace back in 2009. We’re already listening to Mr Brightside.

Tickets to the show available with Formula One tickets and are not for general sale.

Dido at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

British singer Dido is coming to Dubai for the very first time this December, performing at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on Friday December 13. Dido has sold more than 40 million records worldwide, and hit the spotlight in 1999 with her debut album No Angel, which sold more than 21 million copies. It also won her several awards including Best British Female and Best British Album at the BRITS. She has won four BRIT Awards in total. It’s the final stop on a global tour for the singer, and fans can look forward to more than two decades worth of tunes, including Thank You, Life For Rent, No Angel, Here With Me and White Flag. We can’t wait.

From Dhs295. Tickets on sale from Mon Sep 2, noon. Show: Fri Dec 13, 9pm. Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, 800tickets.com, www.wearemcx.com and ae.bookmyshow.com.

Bruno Mars at du Arena

World-famous musical megastar Bruno Mars is bringing some of his 24 karat magic to Abu Dhabi to celebrate the start of 2020. That’s right, the Hawaiian singer-songwriter, pop star polymath is coming totown. Mars will perform at du Arena on December 31 to bring in the New Year. Mars rose to prominence in 2010 with his debut album Doo-Wop & Hooligans and hits The Lazy Song, Just The Way You Are and Grenade. Follow-up Unorthodox Jukebox got to number one. In 2014, he collaborated with producer Mark Ronson on Uptown Funk. 24k Magic, his 2016 album was another smash. There are so many songs to sing along to and we can’t wait.

From Dhs350. Dec 31 du Arena, Yas Island. Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.ae and Virgin Megastores across The UAE.