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Gulf Insider
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
All the UAE Concerts Happening in 2025
This year, some of the biggest names in music are set to perform in the UAE, with global stars including pop icon Jennifer Lopez, rock legends Metallica, and Gen Z sensation Benson Boone taking the stage. The 2025 concert calendar features a packed lineup across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Whether you're planning to attend a one-night-only show or one of the major events like the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, here's a full list of confirmed concerts, including dates, venues, and ticket prices. All the concerts happening in the UAE in 2025 Filipino singer-songwriter TJ Monterde will perform as part of his Sarili Nating Mundo World Tour. Known for his emotional songs, Monterde has earned over a billion Spotify streams. Tickets start at Dh199. Shreya Ghoshal will perform at the Dubai World Trade Centre on July 19. She has recorded songs in more than 20 Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, and Malayalam. Tickets start at Dh95. Mary J. Blige will take the stage at Coca-Cola Arena on June 24 for one night. With over 100 million records sold, nine Grammy Awards, and two Academy Award nominations, her work includes the fusion of hip-hop and soul. Tickets start at Dh295. The artist has been honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards. The performance will include well-known tracks, alongside a selection of his greatest hits and new renditions. Sami sings in several languages, including Hindi, Urdu, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Jennifer Lopez returns to Abu Dhabi for Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in 2025 . This will be her only performance in the Middle East as part of the tour. Tickets start at Dh295. Limp Bizkit will return to the UAE on August 12 as part of their Loserville Tour . Performing at Etihad Park, the band will play tracks such as Rollin , Break Stuff , and My Way . Tickets start at Dh435. Natalie Imbruglia will perform at Dubai Opera on August 23. Her 1997 debut album Left of the Middle featured Torn , one of the most-played tracks on Australian radio since the 1990s. Lil Baby will make his UAE debut at Coca-Cola Arena on October 18. Known for hits such as Drip Too Hard , the rapper gained recognition with his 2018 debut album Harder Than Hard . David Gray will perform at Coca-Cola Arena on October 31. Known for Babylon , Sail Away , and This Year's Love , Gray has received a Grammy nomination and two Ivor Novello Awards. Enrique Iglesias will perform at Etihad Arena on November 1. His collaborations include artists such as Pitbull, Whitney Houston, and Lionel Richie. Songs such as Bailando , Hero , and Escape are part of his setlist. Following last year's hugely successful show, Symphony of Stars returns to Etihad Arena on November 7 with a standout lineup featuring two internationally acclaimed artists – Atif Aslam and Sami Yusuf. Titled Symphony of Stars: The Soulful Experience , this year's concert will unite Pakistani singer Atif Aslam and British-Iranian musician Sami Yusuf for an evening dedicated to soul, spirituality, and uplifting music. Deep Purple will return to Dubai on November 20 for their only Middle East show this year. The performance will include classics such as Hush , Black Night , Smoke On The Water , and Fireball . The current lineup features Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride. Benson Boone will open the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 weekend with a performance at Etihad Park. Expected songs include Beautiful Things and Slow It Down . Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now. Post Malone will perform as part of the 2025 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts. Known for tracks such as Circles , Rockstar , and Sunflower , he has nine diamond-certified singles. Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now. Elyanna, the Palestinian-Chilean singer known for mixing Arabic lyrics with Latin rhythms, will perform at the Formula 1 After-Race Concerts. She previously appeared at Coachella and with Coldplay in Abu Dhabi. Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now. Metallica will headline the After-Race Concerts at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 6. With nine Grammy Awards and 125 million albums sold, the band will perform tracks such as Master of Puppets and Enter Sandman . Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now. Katy Perry will perform on the final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. The concert will include hits such as Dark Horse , Firework , and California Girls . Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now. Rod Stewart will perform at Etihad Arena on December 17. He is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and has sold over 250 million records and singles. Tickets start at Dh395. Arijit Singh will now perform on December 19, following the postponement of his earlier concert planned for May 9. Tickets start at Dh150. Also read: UAE-India Travel: Etihad Airways Flight Diverted Due to Medical Emergency
Al Etihad
26-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Aldar's branded residences on Yas Island sell out on launch day
26 May 2025 09:59 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Aldar has announced a complete sell-out on launch day of all 133 homes at Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas, the first-ever branded residential development on Yas Island. The project generated Dh850 million in development drew strong interest thanks to its prime location, world-class amenities, and the legendary service associated with the Waldorf Astoria residents and international investors made up 76% of total sales, with UAE nationals accounting for 24%. Buyers from the UK and China led international demand, underlining the global appeal of Yas Island as one of the region's most vibrant 66% of buyers were under the age of 45, reflecting growing interest in luxury, hospitality-led living among younger demographics. Additionally, 68% of purchasers were first-time Aldar buyers, demonstrating the brand's expanding market Hilton's iconic Waldorf Astoria brand to Abu Dhabi for the first time, the project sets a new benchmark for luxury living in the Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development, said: 'The sell-out of Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas marks a significant milestone for Aldar and highlights the attractiveness of Yas Island both as an investment destination and a prime residential address. As the island's first branded residential offering, its overwhelming success is a strong indicator of the rising demand for luxury, hospitality-led living in Abu Dhabi and the universal appeal of the Waldorf Astoria brand.' The residences include an exclusive collection of elegantly furnished homes, ranging from one- to three-bedroom apartments and duplexes to four-bedroom penthouses. The development is located along the iconic Yas Links Golf Course, offering sweeping views of the fairways and the Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
‘I've lived in Monaco six months – you won't believe how often I see F1 stars'
Jake Dennis has long competed against some of the best Formula 1 has to offer - and after seeing the success of his friends in Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, he recently made the move to Monaco Formula E champion Jake Dennis has joined the ranks of racing elites like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc by setting up home in Monaco, yet he's keen to debunk myths about life in the famed tax haven. The Andretti ace, who clinched the Formula E title in 2023, grew up on the tracks battling current Formula One stars such as Leclerc, George Russell, and Alex Albon. Despite not competing in an official F1 Grand Prix, Dennis has been integral to Red Bull's efforts as a development and simulator driver since 2018, culminating in a run during FP1 at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where he clocked in as the 16th fastest. Hailing from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, Dennis made the leap to Monaco, joining other motorsport giants like Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris who enjoy the benefits of residing in the principality, known for its tax advantages. It was in late 2024 that Dennis made his move to the South of France, the Express reports. The 29-year-old racer shared his initial reservations about relocating from England to Monaco, influenced by his past visits there during racing events. "To be honest, I was a little bit hesitant to move there," Dennis revealed. "I've lived there now for almost six months. Every time I had gone for the Formula E race, I was always thinking like, 'oh, it's definitely not for me, I don't really like it'. I always expected it to give me something every time I went there. "So every time I left the race, I was a bit underwhelmed by it, there's nothing to do. Whereas actually, it's great. Since moving there, accepting that it's my new lifestyle and I've actually got an apartment, I moved my girlfriend there, my dog, I accept it a lot more and I've actually really enjoyed it. It's a nicer experience. The weather's incredible the whole time." With its exclusive image and less than 39,000 permanent residents as of 2023, one might think Monaco streets are teeming with F1 talents, however Dennis pointed out just how rare those sightings are. He divulged: "You don't, really. I haven't seen a single F1 driver there yet. I don't think they're there all that often. "There's obviously a fair amount of supercars flying around, but I think in the summer it's going to be a little bit different, a lot more tourists and stuff like that, but I'll probably try and get out of Monaco at that stage, especially as the [Formula E] season finishes. But ultimately it's been a real nice change and I'm kind of glad that I've moved out of the UK and somewhere like Monaco." While F1 stars might be a rare sight on Monaco's streets, the Brit often spots his Formula E peers around town. "I've seen Antonio Giovinazzi quite a bit," he revealed. "He's floating around in the streets quite a bit and then I've seen a lot of, honestly, the Formula E drivers, like Max Gunther, Nick Cassidy, Mitch Evans. "I've gotten along really well with Nick since moving there. We have a lot of things in common, we play golf all the time together, so with him it's a little bit different. We're always seeing each other and linking up, training and stuff like that. "In terms of the Formula 1 side, I think these guys are so busy now and they're never home. So I think if they ever are home, they probably don't want to be out in the streets getting mobbed by the fans." Currently, Dennis is in fifth place in the Drivers' Championship with 56 points, still chasing his first Grand Prix win of the season, while compatriot Oliver Rowland leads with a hefty 161 points and four victories under his belt.
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Drivers hail Pitt's F1 movie as a hit after Monaco screening
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 8, 2024 Actor Brad Pitt is seen during filming for an F1-inspired movie alongside actor Javier Bardem and Mercedes' George Russell REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 26, 2024 Actor Brad Pitt waves at fans during filming for an F1-inspired movie REUTERS/Raquel Cunha/File Photo MONACO - Formula One drivers declared Brad Pitt's new F1 movie a winner that would bring fresh fans to the sport after being given an exclusive pre-release screening at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Apple Original film, with action scenes filmed at race weekends with the sport's cooperation, is due in cinemas internationally on June 25 and in North America on June 27. Formula One is hoping it will be an even bigger hit than the Netflix "Drive to Survive" docu-series that has helped raise the sport's appeal globally and take it to a new and younger demographic. "Honestly, I enjoyed the whole thing," Williams driver Carlos Sainz, sworn to secrecy on the plot like all those present, told reporters on Thursday. "There were things that really surprised me. "Not talking about the story, but the quality of footage they got. It's insane. Honestly insane. That's for me the best part of all of it. "The team have done an outstanding job in putting together a very good Hollywood movie." Haas rookie driver Oliver Bearman, 20, agreed. "I think it really depicts in a great way what we go through, in a bit of a Hollywood way as you would expect, but that makes it really interesting," said the Briton. "I think the goal of the movie is going to be achieved. I think it's going to be a huge hit and it's going to make people want to watch F1, which is really the goal of it." Directed by Joseph Kosinski of "Top Gun: Maverick" fame, the movie also stars Javier Bardem as owner of a team on the verge of failure. British actor Damson Idris is hotshot Joshua Pearce alongside ageing redemption-seeking racer Sonny Hayes, played by Pitt who is 61 in real life. Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, a co-producer, has said the movie will deliver an authentic feel. "The storytelling is really cool and the images are just incredible," said Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who won his home Monaco race last year. Red Bull boss Christian Horner also gave a glowing verdict. "We are probably the worst possible audience to watch that movie because you're going to look and scrutinise every detail, every gear change, every pit stop, and it was very authentic," said the Briton. Red Bull's reigning four-times world champion Max Verstappen, new father of a baby daughter, was a prominent absentee. "I wanted to spend more private time," he said. "There was the opportunity to watch it but if we watch it now or in three or four weeks its fine as well." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
CairoScene
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- CairoScene
Brad Pitt's ‘F1 The Movie' to Premiere in Abu Dhabi June 25th
Taking place on June 25th, 2025, the Abu Dhabi premiere will be one day ahead of the official Middle East release. May 22, 2025 Brad Pitt is heading back to Abu Dhabi as his new Formula 1 film gets set for its regional premiere on June 25th, 2025—one day ahead of its official Middle East release. Directed by Joseph Kosinski ('Top Gun: Maverick') and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time F1 champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, 'F1 The Movie' stars Pitt as a fictional former driver, Sonny Hayes, who returns to the sport after a career-ending crash. He's joined by Damson Idris, who plays a rising rookie teammate. The Apple Original Films production was partly shot at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with scenes also filmed at Yas Marina Circuit and Zayed International Airport. Over the course of 29 shooting days, the production employed 284 local crew members and 15 interns, in partnership with Epic Films and with support from the Abu Dhabi Film Commission's rebate programme. The film joins a growing list of international productions that have filmed in Abu Dhabi, with over 180 supported by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission since 2013.
