K-pop group Exo perform in Dubai - in pictures

Exo member Chanyeol performed at K-pop Overdose concert in Dubai. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
Exo member Chanyeol performed at K-pop Overdose concert in Dubai. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
Emirati performer DJ Bliss opened the show at Coca-Cola Arena
Emirati performer DJ Bliss opened the show at Coca-Cola Arena
The excitement was palpable among K-pop fans in Dubai
The excitement was palpable among K-pop fans in Dubai
DJ Raiden told The National he would like to collaborate with artists from the Mena region
DJ Raiden told The National he would like to collaborate with artists from the Mena region
Chanyeol is one of the group's most versatile members, with a successful acting career
Chanyeol is one of the group's most versatile members, with a successful acting career
Chen performed Exo songs as well as solos from his latest album Last Scene
Chen performed Exo songs as well as solos from his latest album Last Scene
Chanyeol leaned into his solo catalogue, performing singles Tomorrow and Rodeo Station
Chanyeol leaned into his solo catalogue, performing singles Tomorrow and Rodeo Station
DJ Raiden wowed the crowd
DJ Raiden wowed the crowd
Xiumin thanked the Arab ExoLs after the show, wishing them a 'Happy New Year'
Xiumin thanked the Arab ExoLs after the show, wishing them a 'Happy New Year'
Chanyeol raps and sings in Exo, its subgroup Exo-K, subunit Exo-SC and also as a solo artist
Chanyeol raps and sings in Exo, its subgroup Exo-K, subunit Exo-SC and also as a solo artist
Chanyeol and DJ Raiden performed a new track tentatively titled 24, as well as their 2020 collaboration Yours
Chanyeol and DJ Raiden performed a new track tentatively titled 24, as well as their 2020 collaboration Yours
Chanyeol spoke to The National before the concert
Chanyeol spoke to The National before the concert
Exo member Xiumin promised fans an upcoming album
Exo member Xiumin promised fans an upcoming album
'I am deeply passionate about conveying messages of healing through my music,' said Chen
'I am deeply passionate about conveying messages of healing through my music,' said Chen
'I want to work with artists from the hip-hop and RnB genres,' said Raiden
'I want to work with artists from the hip-hop and RnB genres,' said Raiden
Chanyeol, Xiumin, Chen and Raiden before their concert
Chanyeol, Xiumin, Chen and Raiden before their concert