Upcoming concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for winter 2022
We’ve entered the last month of the year 2022, but the UAE isn’t done welcoming some of the world’s biggest entertainers for upcoming music concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. From electrifying concerts to mesmerising musicals, residents will find their events calendar full this winter. Here’s the complete list of upcoming concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for December 2022.
UPCOMING CONCERTS IN DUBAI FOR WINTER 2022
MUSICAL NIGHTS IN COCA-COLA ARENA
ABIDA PARVEEN
One of Pakistan’s most celebrated Sufi singers, Abida Parveen is all set to perform this December at Coca-Cola Arena. The Queen of Qawwali will belt out popular tracks like Tere Ishq Nachaya, Kya Khawab Tha Woh, Chaap Tilak, Tu Jhoom and more to enthral the audience.
- Ticket cost: From AED 100
- Date: 9th December 2022
- Timings: 09:00 pm
RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN
Hailing from a renowned gharana [family] of musicians, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan needs no introduction. He has a great repertoire of singing soulful ghazals, classic qawwalis and heartfelt Bollywood tracks.
The music maestro has also won several awards for chart-topping songs like Dil To Bachcha Hai, Tere Mast Mast Do Nain and Aaj Din Chadheya. So make way for the music maestro, as he returns to the podium!
- Ticket cost: From AED 99
- Date: 29th December 2022
- Timings: 09:00 pm
MARTIN GARRIX LIVE
The global dance music sensation, Martin Garrix returns to Dubai for a night filled with music! You can watch him spin his popular tracks like Scared To Be Lonely, Wizard, In The Name Of Love and Animals. The Dutch DJ has won many accolades and garnered a billion streams on Spotify.
He has also earned a top rank in “DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs” chart for three consecutive years and has performed at prestigious events like Electric Daisy Carnival, Coachella and Ultra Music Festival. So, go to Coca-Cola Arena’s website to book tickets for this concert.
- Ticket cost: From AED 175
- Date: 30th December 2022
- Timings: 08:00 pm
For more information or queries, call Coca-Cola Arena at +971-4-215-3000.
ELECTRIFYING MUSICAL PERFORMANCES IN DUBAI OPERA
THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS
Celebrate Christmas with jolly good jazz! The Dubai Opera Big Band brings you an exciting concert featuring 25 of the best jazz musicians from the region.
So get into the festive spirit with iconic Christmas songs and carols like Jingle Bell Rock, Feliz Navidad, All I Want for Christmas Is You and more…with Adam Lang and his band!
- Ticket cost: From AED 215
- Date: 21st – 22nd December 2022
- Timings: Call them to find out
KADIM AL SAHIR
Get ready for a mesmerising performance by Kadim Al Sahir this December. Known as the “Caesar of Arabic music”, Sahir is a highly successful singer, songwriter and composer who has sold over 100 million records across the world. You can expect to listen to his popular renditions like Ha Habibi, Ana Wa Laila and so many more!
- Ticket cost: From AED 550
- Date: 23rd – 24th December 2022
- Timings: 09:00 pm
LE TRIO JOUBRAN
Next on our list is a concert by Le Trio Joubran. This is a band of three Palestinian brothers hailing from a family of Oud players and makers, with a responsibility to carry forward their legacy. The trio, featuring Samir, Adnan and Wissam, has attained mastery of a singular oud called Le Trio Joubran… and have many sold-out concerts to their credit.
- Ticket cost: From AED 195
- Date: 11th December 2022
- Timings: 08:00 pm
HOOVERPHONIC
Calling fans of Hooverphonic! Your favourite Belgian pop group is jetting in for their debut concert in Dubai. So, get ready to meet Raymond Geerts, Geike Arnaert and Alex Callier and listen to their trip-hop tunes to dream pop tracks. You can expect to hear Eden, Mad About You, 2Wicky and many other notable songs featured in popular movies and TV series.
- Ticket cost: From AED 275
- Date: 10th December 2022
- Timings: 08:00 pm
For more information or queries, call Dubai Opera at +971-4-440-8888.
CONCERTS IN THE AGENDA, DUBAI
WINTER MUSIC FEST: KANIKA KAPOOR AND JASLEEN ROYAL
Winter Music Festival is currently in full swing in Dubai, offering residents a chance to listen to Bollywood music. While the festival will continue until January, the last concert of this year will take place on 17th December.
The upcoming show will feature two popular Indian singers: Kanika Kapoor and Jasleen Royal who will belt out iconic tracks like Baby Doll, Nachde Ne Saare and Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai.
- Ticket cost: From AED 69
- Date: 17th December 2022
- Timings: 09:30 pm
For more information and questions, fill out the form available here: wintermusicfest.com/#contact.
Looking for more concerts? Sign up for these upcoming events in Dubai for December 2022. Additionally, you can attend Sole Dubai 2022 taking place this month to enjoy good music, art and food.
UPCOMING CONCERTS IN ABU DHABI FOR WINTER 2022
MOTHER OF THE NATION FESTIVAL
Mother of the Nation Festival is one of the most popular events in Abu Dhabi this December. The festival will feature many live performances by famous singers and bands, including Mohamed Hamaki, Miami Band, Aseel Haleem and Shilpa Ananth.
- Ticket cost: From AED 30
- Date: 9th – 18th December 2022
- Location: Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Timings: 04:00 pm – 12:00 am, Fri-Sat: 04:00 pm – 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-444-0444
THE LION KING
Taking place until 10th December, The Lion King is an award-winning musical based on the 1994 movie of the same name. The musical will make you sing along to your favourite tunes from the movie like I Just Can’t Wait to be King and Hakuna Matata this month.
- Ticket cost: From AED 200
- Date: Until 10th December 2022
- Location: Etihad Arena
- Timings: Subject to the date
- Contact: +971-2-496-8000
ABU DHABI CLASSICS: ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: GALA CONCERT
Fans of classical music are in for a treat as Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IP) is coming to Abu Dhabi to offer you an evening filled with music. Established in 1936 by Bronislaw Huberman, the orchestra comprises some of the most talented symphonic players from Europe.
IPO has played with some legendary classical musicians including Mischa Maisky, Yefim Bronfman, Maxim Vengerov, Christoph von Dohnanyi and Murray Perahia. During the upcoming concert, they will showcase their talent with Gustav Mahler’s beautiful symphony no.1.
- Ticket cost: From AED 200
- Date: 20th December 2022
- Location: Emirates Palace
- Timings: 08:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-690-9000
FAQs ABOUT UPCOMING CONCERTS IN DUBAI 2022 AND MORE
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ANNUAL EVENTS IN DUBAI?
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and Dubai Duty-Free Championships are some of the highly awaited yearly events in Dubai.
ARE THERE ANY EVENTS COMING UP IN ABU DHABI?
You can gear up for many events in Abu Dhabi, including the Mother of the Nation Festival taking place from 9th to 18th December 2022.
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