![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FKIQSWAOJNAERN2TF7TNWN2LCA.jpg?smart=true&auth=6a629fb451ed353b88cd5d6f1e060a8beccd257d8755d25768636f674552d832&width=400&height=225)
Carey played at the new purpose-built stage in Saadiyat Island
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/S4VIEOPCAZGUREJB54ZWV77ZHA.jpg?smart=true&auth=66d184f3ecb832a99eb51aba4c020bfed16e6c4eae6ee486d7500426861c1cf9&width=400&height=225)
Mariah Carey's January 6 show was the opening act for the Saadiyat Nights series of concerts in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7OZOFD4QQ5FURPEC74MX2SYWRY.jpg?smart=true&auth=0508e281d9e95f0f4f563ec19f39c263de0ed8737940fce1f573ed50fdd7b896&width=400&height=225)
The US pop singer played a hit-filled set in the UAE capital
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F45XFBYE5JFWTIQTTAMFITP5BE.jpg?smart=true&auth=456cd93aa3fb7929a2880723d312e233d7ea435fa7803424efe0dd574fa3c4be&width=400&height=225)
She was joined by a large backing band, dancers and vocalists
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HZDC3X5EJ5HPTG5EWWMT7YA7T4.jpg?smart=true&auth=f0e0f61b014b8aa446e85450a145b01a3b92ba06f60e75524911c4ccfdfa3e57&width=400&height=225)
The singer was in fine form as she performed several of her most popular songs
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y4JDKNDAOZGMXC7XDGCAKAOKQ4.jpg?smart=true&auth=8f7efe3aff9000a144156aff0f50a61a984244b3287e3e952f8152d032635aaa&width=400&height=225)
This was Carey's first concert of 2024
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/W4SXVIBLUREVDHEEIKKF63O2SY.jpg?smart=true&auth=bc3a8965218aff21ba686c57909c7624667c1c36a9206da670d866fa6703f018&width=400&height=225)
Carey's dancers performed throughout the concert
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FKIQSWAOJNAERN2TF7TNWN2LCA.jpg?smart=true&auth=6a629fb451ed353b88cd5d6f1e060a8beccd257d8755d25768636f674552d832&width=400&height=225)
Carey played at the new purpose-built stage in Saadiyat Island
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/S4VIEOPCAZGUREJB54ZWV77ZHA.jpg?smart=true&auth=66d184f3ecb832a99eb51aba4c020bfed16e6c4eae6ee486d7500426861c1cf9&width=400&height=225)
Mariah Carey's January 6 show was the opening act for the Saadiyat Nights series of concerts in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7OZOFD4QQ5FURPEC74MX2SYWRY.jpg?smart=true&auth=0508e281d9e95f0f4f563ec19f39c263de0ed8737940fce1f573ed50fdd7b896&width=400&height=225)
The US pop singer played a hit-filled set in the UAE capital
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F45XFBYE5JFWTIQTTAMFITP5BE.jpg?smart=true&auth=456cd93aa3fb7929a2880723d312e233d7ea435fa7803424efe0dd574fa3c4be&width=400&height=225)
She was joined by a large backing band, dancers and vocalists
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HZDC3X5EJ5HPTG5EWWMT7YA7T4.jpg?smart=true&auth=f0e0f61b014b8aa446e85450a145b01a3b92ba06f60e75524911c4ccfdfa3e57&width=400&height=225)
The singer was in fine form as she performed several of her most popular songs
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y4JDKNDAOZGMXC7XDGCAKAOKQ4.jpg?smart=true&auth=8f7efe3aff9000a144156aff0f50a61a984244b3287e3e952f8152d032635aaa&width=400&height=225)
This was Carey's first concert of 2024
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/W4SXVIBLUREVDHEEIKKF63O2SY.jpg?smart=true&auth=bc3a8965218aff21ba686c57909c7624667c1c36a9206da670d866fa6703f018&width=400&height=225)
Carey's dancers performed throughout the concert
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FKIQSWAOJNAERN2TF7TNWN2LCA.jpg?smart=true&auth=6a629fb451ed353b88cd5d6f1e060a8beccd257d8755d25768636f674552d832&width=400&height=225)
Carey played at the new purpose-built stage in Saadiyat Island
Review: Mariah Carey keeps it classy on first night of Saadiyat Nights concert series
American pop star brings her hits and bling to Abu Dhabi
![Saeed Saeed](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Farc-authors%2Fthenational%2Fdfd6c0d0-f148-4163-b51c-fe3b293b0f9d.png?smart=true&auth=fbad4a9efbd3b8c272380498534cedd4e4b64afad5f5593a426d913b1da43080&width=70&height=70)
Saeed Saeed
07 January, 2024
- Listen In English
- Listen In Arabic