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Katy Perry headlines New Year’s Eve concert in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is more than ready to welcome the New Year’s Day with a bang! Several events are currently held in Yas Island. Among the highlights will be Katy Perry’s upcoming live concert.

Following the well-attended concert performance of the British band Coldplay last year, it was announced in November that Perry will be headlining the annual New Year’s Eve event at the du Arena.

It will also be Perry’s first performance in Abu Dhabi. She first performed in the UAE during the Dubai Airshow in 2015.

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“New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration for all, which is why we want our visitors – together with their families and friends – to usher in 2018 with the most excitement and fun possible,” said Gerardo Llanes, the Destination Management Executive Director of Yas Island.

“Only on Yas Island can visitors enjoy family-friendly festivities, in addition to a spectacular fireworks display and a world-class show of entertainment courtesy of pop-sensation Katy Perry… truly no greater way to celebrate this time of year!” he added.

Ticket prices for the American pop star’s show start at Dh150.

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Aside from Perry, another world-renowned singer is set to perform on the island for New Year’s Eve – Grammy-nominated songwriter Akon who will be taking the stage at MAD, the UAE’s biggest indoor nightclub, on Saturday night.

Aside from concerts and New Year’s Eve shows, the du Forum in Yas Island is also holding its “Winterland Carnival”. On its last day on December 31, the carnival will show a grand fireworks display to welcome the New Year.

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The ‘Winterland Carnival’ is open from 2pm to 10pm every day until December 31, free admission for all ages.

The carnival offers family-friendly attractions, games, food trucks, and a seasonal market.

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