Asian Pop Music Festival MetaMoon Heads to Dubai on February 15th
The Al Wasl Plaza concert will feature artists like Henry Lau, Lee Young Ji and Mikah.
Feb 06, 2025
MetaMoon Music Festival will make its Dubai debut at Al Wasl Plaza, bringing some of the best in Asian pop music to the emirate. The lineup includes the likes of Henry Lau, award-winning rapper Lee Young Ji, and Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mikah. Audiences can expect to hear chart-topping hits like Lau's 'Trap' and 'Fantastic', Ji's 'Day & Night', and Mikah's 'Lost in Translation'.
Doors for the concert open at 7 PM, with ticket prices ranging from AED 198 to AED 988 via the official VisitDubai website.
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