Mudassar Jackson, the UAE’s Michael Jackson impersonator – in pictures

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  • “I just do it for the love of Michael,” says the 35-year-old Pakistani. Victor Besa for The National
    “I just do it for the love of Michael,” says the 35-year-old Pakistani. Victor Besa for The National
  • Some of the audience watch the ‘King of Pop’ perform. Victor Besa for The National
    Some of the audience watch the ‘King of Pop’ perform. Victor Besa for The National
  • Mudassar Hussain Muhammad works at Al Maktoum International Airport during the day. Victor Besa for The National
    Mudassar Hussain Muhammad works at Al Maktoum International Airport during the day. Victor Besa for The National
  • ‘I face big challenges because of where I’m from – Pakistani people just don’t understand Michael,’ he says. Victor Besa for The National
    ‘I face big challenges because of where I’m from – Pakistani people just don’t understand Michael,’ he says. Victor Besa for The National
  • Mudassar Hussain Muhammad changes costumes frequently during each performance. Victor Besa for The National
    Mudassar Hussain Muhammad changes costumes frequently during each performance. Victor Besa for The National
  • He performed to 15,000 people at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in 2004. Victor Besa for The National
    He performed to 15,000 people at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in 2004. Victor Besa for The National
  • Make-up typically takes an hour, changing his customised outfit for every song. Victor Besa for The National
    Make-up typically takes an hour, changing his customised outfit for every song. Victor Besa for The National
  • A booking for “Mudassar Jackson” costs from Dh2,000 for a one-song solo dance, without vocals, up to Dh300,000 for a 60-minute set. Victor Besa for The National
    A booking for “Mudassar Jackson” costs from Dh2,000 for a one-song solo dance, without vocals, up to Dh300,000 for a 60-minute set. Victor Besa for The National