AR Rahman holds first concert in Abu Dhabi

indian teacher AR Rahman The fans in Abu Dhabi on Saturday were delighted as he took to the stage in the capital for the first time.

Rahman performed at the Etihad Arena, offering concertgoers an evening of desi, folk, Sufi and Indian pop.

The two-time Academy Award winner took to the stage with a group of singers and musicians to perform songs from classic movies to which he scored.

The concert is part of Yas Island’s celebration of Diwali.

This may be his first concert in the capital, but Rahman is no stranger to the UAE, having performed in Dubai several times.

he is actively involved Expo 2020 Dubaihe leads Paradise Orchestra, an orchestra of 50 women from the Middle East.He is also responsible for Fields Studioa recording studio with world-class facilities on the edge of the venue for the six-month event.

his daughter, Hatia Rahmanshe also performed a song by her father at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Abu Dhabi live music comes to life

Rahman’s latest performance takes Abu Dhabi’s live music up a notch after it quieted down during the pandemic.Elsewhere this weekend, British performers Kaiser Chiefs and Example wow audiences club social on Yas Island.

Other concerts not yet held in the capital this year include Def Leppard, Davethe Swedish Mafia and Kendrick Lamar for F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Post-match concert.

Scroll through the gallery below to see some of the events and concerts coming to Abu Dhabi

john legend The museum’s fifth anniversary will be celebrated on 12 November at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli to perform at Etihad Park on 24 November Post Malone December 3rd coincides with the UAE National Day celebrations.

This Abu Dhabi Classic It will return next month for another season of vibrant classical music, with highlights including the Cuban National Ballet performing the famous Carmentogether with concerts by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, was named one of the top three orchestras in the world.

Updated: October 30, 2022, 12:35 pm