Your guide to Eid in Dubai concerts: 10-day celebrations kick off tonight

What is an Eid-Al-Adha celebration without some crowd favourites to croon late into the night, enthralling Dubai’s concert enthusiasts?
 
This year, the 10-day celebrations kick off on October 10, with names such as The Killers, The Wailers and the famous Palestinian Arab Idol winner, Mohammed Assaf jetting into Dubai over the next few days.
 
Alessandro Safina with Orchestra Live in Concert
10 October, Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah
 
Italian-born Alessandro Safina, the romantic opera singer is coming to woo his audiences in Dubai.
 
The operatic tenor, who has helped create a new genre of pop opera music for this generation, will be bringing his soulful voice and skill to an eager and adoring audience in Dubai.
 
Alessandro has performed for the Queen of England and in the TV musical ‘Moulin Rouge’, as well as alongside the multi-talented Sarah Brightman.
 
Arab Idol Tour Concert
11 October, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel
 
A part of the Arab Idol series, this concert features three stars of the famous TV talent show - Champion Mohammed Assaf from Palestine, Syrian Farah Yusuf and Lebanon’s Ziad Khoury alongside artiste Faris Karim.
 
Show starts at 9pm.
 
Sandance featuring The Killers
11 October, Atlantis, The Palm
 
The Killers, Of Monsters and Men and The Wailers are some of the fantastic acts you can expect at Sandance this October from 2pm onwards.
 
Karameesh Concert
16 October, Mall of the Emirates
 
This musical concert featuring different singers is set to enthrall families, especially children. The show will be held from 6-8pm.
 
Hala Turk Concert
17 October, Fashion Catwalk,  The Dubai Mall
 
Musical show of young artiste Hala Al Turk from Bahrain who is popular in the region for her repertoire of songs.
 
Her single, ‘I love you mama’, jointly with Saudi singer Mashael, has become a hit on YouTube.
 
Hala, who got her big break at the famous ‘Arabs Got Talent’ TV show, will be seen in action from 6-8pm.
 
Rotana Concert - Rabeh Saqer
17 October, Al Habtoor Grand Hotel
 
Music fans are in for a super treat from Saudi star Rabeh Saqer, who will come on stage just for a day during Eid.
 
The veteran singer, who is known for striking a chord with audiences across the region, will perform at 10 pm at Al Habtoor Grand Hotel.

One of his hit songs of all time is ‘Sahratna Al Laila’.
 
Dandiya Raas with Aadesh Srivastava & Diwali Fair
18 October, Wonderland Theme 7 and Water Park, Oud Mehta
 
Originating from North Indian traditions of Gujarat and performed during Navratri with every participant dancing with a pair of Dandiyas (colourfully decorated sticks), Dandiya Raas with Aadesh Srivastava & Diwali Fair is an event for the entire family.
 
Aadesh Shrivastava, an Indian music composer and playback singer who has collaborated with the likes of international artists such as Akon and Wyclef Jean, will be performing at the Dandiya Raas show, which will be held from 5pm to 2am.
 

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