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Concert-goers also wore creative outfits. Pawan Singh / The National
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Ultra Abu Dhabi made its debut in the capital after a three-year delay because of the global pandemic. All photos: RVR16 unless otherwise specified
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Skrillex performs at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Illenium takes to the stage at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Kshmr at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Adam Beyer at the Resistance Stage at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Swiss DJ Nora En Pure performs on the Main Stage
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South Korean DJ R Tee on the Main Stage
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Skrillex closed out day one of Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Skrillex performed new tracks as well as some older hits during his set
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A dancer performs live on the Main Stage
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Saudi Arabia's DJ Dish Dash on the Resistance Stage at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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DJ Melanie Ribbe performs on the Resistance Stage. Pawan Singh / The National
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Fans turned out in colourful outfits for the music festival. Pawan Singh / The National
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Fans enjoy the music from the Resistance Stage. Pawan Singh / The National
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Fans arrive early for day one of Ultra Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
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Concert-goers also wore creative outfits. Pawan Singh / The National
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Ultra Abu Dhabi made its debut in the capital after a three-year delay because of the global pandemic. All photos: RVR16 unless otherwise specified
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Skrillex performs at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Illenium takes to the stage at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Kshmr at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Adam Beyer at the Resistance Stage at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Swiss DJ Nora En Pure performs on the Main Stage
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South Korean DJ R Tee on the Main Stage
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Skrillex closed out day one of Ultra Abu Dhabi
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Skrillex performed new tracks as well as some older hits during his set
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A dancer performs live on the Main Stage
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Saudi Arabia's DJ Dish Dash on the Resistance Stage at Ultra Abu Dhabi
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DJ Melanie Ribbe performs on the Resistance Stage. Pawan Singh / The National
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Fans turned out in colourful outfits for the music festival. Pawan Singh / The National
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Fans enjoy the music from the Resistance Stage. Pawan Singh / The National
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Fans arrive early for day one of Ultra Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
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Concert-goers also wore creative outfits. Pawan Singh / The National
Ultra Abu Dhabi review: Skrillex, Kshmr and Adam Beyer deliver electrifying start
First day of the inaugural dance music festival took place at Etihad Park, with Calvin Harris and Armin van Buuren set to headline day two on Sunday
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Evelyn Lau
05 March, 2023
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