Stars Assala Nasri, Hussein Al Jasmi, Tamer Hosny and Myriam Fares will take to the stage in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena for this year's Eid Al Adha celebrations.
Making the announcement, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) added that the concerts will be held on July 22 and 23.
They've also lined up three days of dazzling firework displays over Yas Bay, from the first day of Eid Al Adha, with special broadcasts every night at 9:00 pm on the Yas Island Instagram channel.
Strict safety protocols will be put in place, with the concert open to those, aged 16 and above, who have been fully vaccinated, with an E or star status on their Al Hosn app. They will also need to present a negative PCR test within 48 hours of the event.
Those over 12 years of age must present a negative PCR test with a 48-hour validity.
Those over the age of 16 are required to be fully vaccinated and present their E or star status and a negative PCR test with 48 hours validity on Alhosn app. All attendees must present Alhosn app and Emirates ID upon entry.
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"We are thrilled to be bringing live concerts back again for the first time since March 2020, featuring the best and brightest regional superstars for our Eid Al Adha celebrations in Abu Dhabi," said Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT Abu Dhabi. "The concerts by these talented performers, the amazing displays of fireworks lighting up the skies of our capital, as well as the diverse programme of activities during Summer #inAbuDhabi all reaffirm Abu Dhabi as an outstanding, all-inclusive travel destination."
The Summer #inAbuDhabi series will continue over the Eid holidays, with a series of shows, entertainment options, promotions, and giveaways.
Safety protocols:
- Attendees aged 16 years and above are required to present a negative PCR test result taken within the previous 48 hours, and show proof of having obtained two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (making sure that 28 days have passed since the second dose), as well as present the E mark or * on the Al Hosn app
- Attendees aged between 12 - 16 are required to present a negative PCR test, with a 48-hour validity, and are not required to be vaccinated
- Children below 12 years of age are not permitted to attend the concerts
- All ticket holders must present their Emirates ID (or personal identification for non-residents in the country) and download Al Hosn app to show their status upon entry