Concerts from Rock, rap, opera, ballet, and even classical music are some of the mesmerizing performances that are expected to take place in the UAE in the next six months. Expect global sensations like Eminem and Coldplay and local shows by Ludovico Einaudi and Svetlana Zakharova – the UAE’s cultural entertainment scene is a busy one.
Eminem and Wiz Khalifa: King and Queen of Rap Bang the Spotlight
Eminem is scheduled for the after-race show at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi on December 8. Tickets start at Dh295. Fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa will perform at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on November 16, with tickets ranging from Dh199.
Coldplay’s Magnetic Comeback to Abu Dhabi
British rock band Coldplay is to return to UAE after a long time for four concerts at the Zayed Sports Stadium, Abu Dhabi starting from January 9th to 14th. Details concerning ticket prices for the Coldplay concerts have not been released.
Lang Lang and the SPO
Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang is to perform in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on the 22nd of November at Etihad Arena and the ticket price starts from Dh195. The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform for the first time in UAE in the next month at Emirates Palace on November 7 and 8 in a show beginning at Dh100.
Jimmy Carr and Ben Elton – the funniest stand-up comedy
British comedian Ben Elton will perform the stand-up show Authentic Stupidity in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena on December 7, with tickets from Dh295. Jimmy Carr will bring his new stand-up show to the same venue on the 11th of January 2013, with tickets starting from Dh295.
Svetlana Zakharova and the Bolshoi Ballet Company
Legendary ballerina Svetlana Zakharova is to perform in Dubai on January 15, with the ticket price starting from Dh330. She will also be performing with dancers from the world-renowned Bolshoi Theater company.