Singer Mariah Carey enthrals Abu Dhabi

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

In a spectacular start to the Saadiyat Nights concert series, Mariah Carey, the record-breaking songbird supreme, mesmerised a packed audience during her performance on 6 January in Abu Dhabi. Commencing her sold-out show with an electrifying performance of "It’s Like That", the multi-Grammy Award-winning sensation continued to captivate the audience throughout the evening with beloved hits like "Emotions", "Shake It Off", and "Hero", engaging with fans and creating an unforgettable and immersive musical experience.

Set in a specially constructed open-air venue with a breathtaking backdrop of Saadiyat Island vistas, the three-month Saadiyat Nights concert series has been carefully curated to bring together a diverse lineup of artists, ensuring an array of captivating experiences over the course of the event.

Saadiyat Nights promises many more extraordinary performances to come, featuring the iconic Iranian performer GooGoosh on 20 January, beloved Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli on 27 January, followed by British singer and songwriter Sting on 3 February and the enchanting Lebanese legend Magida El Roumi on 10 February. Mark your calendars for a series of memorable evenings with these legendary artists.

Additional performers to be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can book their tickets now, starting from Dhs200 at ticketmaster.ae.

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