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Okay, music lovers, listen up! If you thought Dubai and Abu Dhabi were buzzing before, just wait until you see what’s in store for 2025. The concert calendar is absolutely STACKED, and we’ve got the ultimate, can’t-miss guide to every single epic show. Get your wallets ready, because you’re going to want tickets to ALL of these!

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The Dubai Lowdown: Your Month-by-Month Guide to Musical Bliss

September kicks things off with a bang when Lebanese legend Najwa Karam brings her iconic voice to the Dubai Opera on September 30. With over 60 million records sold, this is a monumental night for Arabic music fans!

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Then, October arrives and the city EXPLODES with sound. Get ready for:

• Youngr (Oct 2) at P7 Arena for his viral, one-man-band magic.
• Lost Frequencies (Oct 4) launching the party season at Bohemia Beach Club.
• Punjabi superstar Shubh (Oct 5) taking over Coca-Cola Arena with his Supreme Tour.
• Filipino pop kings SB19 (Oct 11) bringing their fierce choreography to town.
• The absolute genius of Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja (Oct 18) at Dubai Opera.
• Dance music titans Robin Schulz (Oct 18) and Sonny Fodera (Oct 25) at Bohemia.
• Finnish rock nostalgia with The Rasmus (Oct 27) at The Agenda.
• Welsh rock legends Stereophonics (Oct 29) and a Halloween double-header with electronic visionary Anyma at Ushuaïa and the iconic David Gray at Coca-Cola Arena!

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November keeps the energy sky-high with rock gods Deep Purple (Nov 20), the timeless Ronan Keating (Nov 21), ska heroes Madness (Nov 22), the soulful Teddy Swims (Nov 22), and the beat-making emperor himself, Timbaland (Nov 28)!

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And for the grand finale? December gives us art-rock from Franz Ferdinand (Dec 13) and an ultra-glam New Year's Eve with MAROON 5 at Atlantis, The Palm! Talk about ending the year with a bang!

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But Wait… Abu Dhabi is Coming in HOT!

Yas Island is the place to be, especially during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December. The line-up is utterly mind-blowing:

• Travis Scott (Nov 15) brings his CIRCUS MAXIMUS tour to Etihad Park.
• The F1 weekend kicks off with Benson Boone (Dec 4).
• Then, get ready for a massive Friday with Elyanna, Post Malone, and Keinemusik all on December 5!
• Saturday, December 6, is HISTORIC. You have to choose between headlining sets from Calvin Harris AND METALLICA. Yes, you read that right!
• And for race day? The one and only Katy Perry (Dec 7) will headline!

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Beyond F1, Abu Dhabi welcomes soulful voices like Atif Aslam and Sami Yusuf (Nov 7), the legendary Sir Rod Stewart (Dec 17), Bollywood’s king of romance Arijit Singh (Dec 19), and the brilliantly hilarious Lewis Capaldi (Jan 17, 2026) for Saadiyat Nights.

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2026 is Already Looking Epic!

Think ahead! Air Supply brings the soft rock anthems on January 30, 2026, and the boys from Big Time Rush are hitting Dubai on March 26, 2026. The party never stops!

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Your Verdict?

So, tell us… which concerts are you already queueing up for? With a line-up this good, living in the UAE has never been more exciting for music fans. See you in the crowd!

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