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Know your artist: From Ruby, El Esseily and Pousi to Sonu Nigam — 5 acts hitting the UAE to book soon

The UAE's live music calendar is heating up this August and September, with a lineup that spans Egyptian pop, Bollywood nostalgia, Punjabi energy, and stand-up comedy. Ruby, Mahmoud El Esseily, and Pousi join forces in Abu Dhabi for a night of Egyptian favourites, while Sonu Nigam launches his global Revolution Tour right here in the capital. Dubai gets its own share of star power, with Jasmine…

Know your artist: From Ruby, El Esseily and Pousi to Sonu Nigam — 5 acts hitting the UAE to book soon

Five acts are set to perform in the UAE during August and September. Ruby, Mahmoud El Esseily, and Pousi will perform Egyptian classics at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 28. Tickets start at Dh125.

Sonu Nigam launches his global Revolution Tour in Abu Dhabi on August 21. The Padma Shri-winning vocalist will perform a comprehensive set of his Bollywood hits, starting at Dh150.

Punjabi music artist Jasmine Sandlas brings her Dream Girl Tour to Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on September 13. Known for her energetic performances, tickets begin at Dh149.

Abu Dhabi's Space42 Arena features a unique blend of soulful Ahmed Saad and electronic music trio Disco Misr on September 19. Saad's heartfelt ballads contrast with Disco Misr's modern funk and disco interpretations of Arabic classics.

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