Gulf News listed several of the concerts in a roundup published on August 20. The opening event will bring together Ruby, Mahmoud El Esseily and Pousi at Etihad Arena on August 28. The three Egyptian artists will perform on the same bill. Tickets for the show are priced from Dh125.
The second concert in the series is set for September 19 at Space42 Arena, where Ahmed Saad will share the stage with Disco Misr. Gulf News described the act as combining Arabic pop with modern electronic versions of classic Arabic music. Ticket prices start at Dh195 for this performance. This event is part of the selected major Arabic shows.
On October 9, Emirati composer Mohammed Al Qahoom will lead the Heritage Symphonic Orchestra in Nagham at Space42 Arena, according to The National. The program features traditional Arabic melodies arranged for full orchestra. The concert adds a symphonic dimension to the season’s lineup of Arabic performances.
Tamer Hosny and Tamer Ashour are booked for a joint appearance at Etihad Arena on October 17, The National reported. The Egyptian singers have built reputations for their emotional songs and live shows. Tickets start from Dh137. Their performance represents another highlight among the five major concerts.
A WAM report from June on previous events quoted Fakhry Alsarraj, Director of the Abu Dhabi Events Bureau, as saying Abu Dhabi continues to reinforce its position as the region’s leading destination for Arabic music and live entertainment. The official noted that the city has welcomed a remarkable lineup of artists since the beginning of the year. Many of those performances sold out, according to the bureau director.
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre organises the annual Arabian Days Festival, which brings together language, art, music and literature, a festival website stated. The 2026 edition of the festival was named the winner of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award for Best Initiative to Promote Reading Culture and Knowledge Society. Music concerts form a key component of the festival’s programme.
