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Karan Aujla is coming to perform in Abu Dhabi for one night only

Karan Aujla is coming to perform in Abu Dhabi for one night only

Punjabi music fans, this one's massive. South Asian superstar Karan Aujla is bringing his It Was All A Dream World Tour to Etihad Arena this November 29 – and it's shaping up to be one of Abu Dhabi's biggest live music events of the year.
The show marks Aujla's first standalone stadium performance in the Middle East and he's expected to pack out the arena with over 30,000 fans.
Known for genre-blending bangers and soulful ballads, Aujla has become a global sensation – and now he's ready to take the capital by storm.
So far, the It Was All A Dream tour has already lit up stages in Canada, India, New Zealand and the UK, including a staggering 200,000 fans across just ten shows in India. This leg of the tour follows the release of Aujla's third solo album, and his summer calendar is stacked with stops across Europe and North America.
Now, it's Abu Dhabi's turn – and this isn't just any show. The event is presented by Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, as the city continues to build its rep as a global live entertainment hub.
Tickets go on presale for Live Nation members and Yas Annual Pass Holders on Saturday 12 July at 12pm GST, with general sale opening on Sunday 13 July at 12pm GST.
From Dhs195. November 29. Etihad Arena, Yas Island. livenation.me, etihadarena.ae.
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