A R Rahman performs in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • A R Rahman performs at the Etihad arena in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Wizcraft
    A R Rahman performs at the Etihad arena in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Wizcraft
  • It's the first time the Indian singer and composer has performed in the UAE capital.
    It's the first time the Indian singer and composer has performed in the UAE capital.
  • The concert came as part of Yas Island's Diwali celebrations.
    The concert came as part of Yas Island's Diwali celebrations.
  • His set was a blend of Desi, folk, Sufi and Indian pop.
    His set was a blend of Desi, folk, Sufi and Indian pop.
  • He took to the stage with an ensemble of singers and musicians, performing songs from the classic films he has scored.
    He took to the stage with an ensemble of singers and musicians, performing songs from the classic films he has scored.
  • It was a Bollywood-style spectacle with tight choreography and spectacular visual effects.
    It was a Bollywood-style spectacle with tight choreography and spectacular visual effects.
  • This may have been his first concert in the capital, but Rahman is no stranger to the UAE.
    This may have been his first concert in the capital, but Rahman is no stranger to the UAE.
  • He has performed several times in Dubai.
    He has performed several times in Dubai.
  • The concert comes as the live music scene in Abu Dhabi springs back to life after the pandemic.
    The concert comes as the live music scene in Abu Dhabi springs back to life after the pandemic.
  • The concert took place on October 29, 2022.
    The concert took place on October 29, 2022.