Arena nights
Nancy Ajram plays Coca-Cola Arena on 24 October, from AED 210. Ramy Sabry is at Etihad Arena on 28 November, from AED 295.
Dubai Opera and Expo City
Hiba Tawaji and Ibrahim Maalouf share the stage on 27 November, from AED 355, with an evening start listed at 8:30pm. Guy Manoukian, the Lebanese-Armenian pianist and composer, plays on 11 December, from AED 330.
The Wasla Festival fills Jubilee Park at Expo City on 28 November. Fact Magazines names Marcel Khalife among the performers and The National reports tickets from AED 350.
Abu Dhabi, NYU and Ramadan
Dhafer Youssef, the Tunisian oud player and singer, plays NYU Abu Dhabi on 19 December, from AED 150, according to The National. The Abu Dhabi Festival lists his closing concert on the same date at Louvre Abu Dhabi, so check the venue on your ticket. Earlier in the season, Algarabia, a flamenco and Arabic music production, plays Emirates Palace on 26 November, from AED 100.
In 2027, NYU Abu Dhabi hosts Ramadaniyat: The Handover on 17 February and a tribute to Ziad Rahbani by Faraj Suleiman on 26 March.
Events in this guide
Nancy Ajram Live
Hiba Tawaji and Ibrahim Maalouf
Ramy Sabry Live
Wasla Festival
Guy Manoukian at Dubai Opera
Dhafer Youssef
FAQ
When is Nancy Ajram in Dubai?+
Saturday 24 October 2026 at Coca-Cola Arena, from AED 210.
Who plays at the Wasla Festival?+
Fact Magazines names Marcel Khalife. Check the organiser for the full line-up.
Where can I hear oud music?+
Dhafer Youssef plays NYU Abu Dhabi on 19 December 2026.