{
  "id": 17594350,
  "title": "From Hans Zimmer to Atif Aslam: 16 concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/from-hans-zimmer-to-atif-aslam-16-concerts-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T11:49:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-hans-zimmer-to-atif-aslam-16-concerts-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-this-november-1.500731671"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This November, Dubai and Abu Dhabi host an array of concerts featuring a diverse mix of artists. On November 4, Russian pop singer JONY performs at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena. The following week, on November 7, Egyptian singer Amr Diab takes the stage at the same venue, performing both classic hits and recent releases. That same evening, the Ministry of Sound Classical Dance series returns to Dubai Opera, featuring orchestral arrangements of modern dance anthems. November 13 sees Pakistani singer Abida Parveen and Indian singer Kailash Kher join forces for a special collaboration at Sheikh Rashid Hall. The same night, Hans Zimmer's The Next Level tour debuts in Abu Dhabi, marking the composer's first performance in the city. The Borderless Melodies concert, featuring Pakistani Sufi singer Abida Parveen and Indian singer Kailash Kher, takes place on November 13 at Sheikh Rashid Hall. In a rescheduled event, Indian singer Anuv Jain brings his Dastakhat world tour to Dubai on November 20. Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker performs alongside his son, Mohamed Chaker, on November 20 and 23 at Etihad Arena. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada singer Sid Sriram performs his Sing India show at Coca-Cola Arena on November 22. Pakistani singer Atif Aslam returns to Coca-Cola Arena on November 27 with a larger stage and a VIP area for over-21s. Turkish pop star Tarkan performs at Etihad Arena on November 27, with a floor standing area limit of 16 and above. On November 28, Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji teams up with trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf for a French-language performance at Dubai Opera. The Wasla Festival at Expo City Dubai on November 28 supports the UN refugee agency, featuring Lebanese oud master Marcel Khalife, Palestinian oud trio Le Trio Joubran, and singers Fatima. The month closes with Egyptian singer Angham at Space42 Arena on November 29, followed by Canadian singer-songwriter Margaux Sauvé's Ghostly Kisses concert at Etihad Arena the following day. Looking ahead, Andrea Bocelli performs at Etihad Arena on December 2, and Anyma brings ÆDEN to Yas Gateway Park North on December 4 as the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix afterparty.",
  "summary": "Dubai: From Egyptian pop to Hollywood film scores, November is one of the busiest months of the year for live music in the UAE. Hans Zimmer brings his world tour to Abu Dhabi, Amr Diab and Atif Aslam return to Dubai, Abida Parveen and Kailash Kher share a stage, and Bryson Tiller and Central Cee headline a two-day festival on Yas Island. Here are the concerts to book this month, in date order.…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/dubai-road-closures-on-sunday-november-1-sheikh-zayed-road-timings",
        "published": "2026-10-31T14:15:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}