Mary J Blige to play Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai: Dates, tickets and more
Mary J Blige is set to return to the UAE for the first time in over a decade when she takes to the stage in the emirate this summer.
The 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul' will perform at the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk on Tuesday June 24.
Tickets to see the nine-time Grammy award winner go on sale from Friday May 2 at 4pm but prices are yet to be revealed.
Fans can expect to hear hits from a back catalogue spanning over three decades during her Coca-Cola Arena show, including the likes of Real Love, No More Drama and Family Affair.
Blige, known for her deeply personal and emotionally charged performances, has become a
cultural icon with a career that has defined generations.
Since her debut in 1992 with the groundbreaking album What's the 411?, Mary J. Blige has released 14 studio albums, sold over 100 million records worldwide, and earned countless accolades including an Emmy Award, and 2 Academy Award nominations for acting and original music.
She was also inducted into the Apollo Theatre Walk of Fame and honoured with the Billboard Icon Award.
The Mary J Blige show is the latest big gig coming to the UAE with the likes of Katy Perry, P-pop group BINI and 90s nu-metal legend Limp Bizkit on the way later this year.
If you're heading to Coca-Cola Arena then we've got all the recommendations on what to do before and after the gig.
There are countless restaurants, shops and attractions around the arena to make your night extra special.
We've put together an ultimate guide on where to grab a bite before, where to carry on the party afterwards and everything in between.
Tickets TBC. Tue Jun 24. Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk. coca-cola-arena.com
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