Abu Dhabi announces thrilling events and activations across the emirate to celebrate New Year 2022 in style.
Abu Dhabi is gearing up for 2022 with a series of spectacular New Year concerts, firework displays and promotions to mark the turn of the year.
With New Year’s Eve falling on the weekend, the emirate of Abu Dhabi will have an array of fabulous events for everyone to enjoy over the long holiday. Starting with five concerts around the UAE capital, Al Maryah Island’s South Plaza will host Middle Eastern music favourites with a triple-header performance from Arab superstars Balqees, Elissa and Hussein Al Jasmi.
Etihad Arena on Yas Island will host popular Pakistani singer-songwriter Atif Aslam, performing his biggest hits, such as Dil Diyan Gallan, Tere Bin, and Aadat, Daikhte Daikhte. Meanwhile, multi-award-winning global music icon David Guetta will perform a New Year’s Eve virtual set from Louvre Abu Dhabi, with the museum serving as a backdrop for what is sure to be a spectacular show. Though space is limited, the concert will be live-streamed for millions of music lovers to enjoy worldwide.
Seven mesmerising firework displays will illuminate Abu Dhabi’s skies on the stroke of midnight with shows at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, Al Maryah Island, Saadiyat Beach Club, Yas Bay Waterfront and at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in the Al Wathba Region. Dazzling firework displays will also thrill audiences at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain and Madinat Zayed in the Al Dhafra Region.
Residents and visitors looking for great deals should keep an eye out for exclusive offers and packages with more than 40 New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place at participating hotels, restaurants and shopping malls throughout the capital. The Abu Dhabi Winter Shopping Season retail extravaganza is also in full swing with over 3,500 outlets promising fantastic savings well into 2022.
