They're back. Bollywood music duo Salim-Sulaiman are bringing all their hits from the last two decades to an Eid Al Adha concert at the Coca-Cola Arena on July 16.
The three-hour Dubai show will feature some of their biggest hits, starting with their soundtrack for the Bollywood film Bhoot as well as hit films such as Chak De! India, Fashion, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Band Baaja Baaraat and Heroine.
Siblings Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant will be joined by other musicians including Indian Idol winner Salman Ali and singer Bhoomi Trivedi.
Raj Pandit, who's been touring with the duo for almost a decade, will also be part of the show.
They will be making their first appearance in the UAE since their Diwali performance at Expo 2020 Dubai last November.
The duo are regular performers in the UAE and have also performed at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi in 2017.
Last year, the brothers featured in a Grammy-winning album by American drummer Stewart Copeland and composer Ricky Kej. I Am Change, based on a famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi, was one of nine tracks in Divine Tides, which won Best New Age Album.
Beyond Bollywood, the brothers are also known for supporting independent artists, especially through their fledgling label Merchant Records, which was launched during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Their Bhoomi music series, first launched in 2019, features new and upcoming artists from across the length and breadth of India collaborating with established names from multiple genres.
Salim-Sulaiman's Coca-Cola Arena show is scheduled to start at 8.30pm. Proof of vaccination is not required for entry. Bronze tickets starting at Dh99 and going all the way up to Dh999 for Royal tickets are available at coca-cola-arena.com.
When Justin Bieber performed in Dubai - in pictures
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On May 4, 2013, Canadian singer Justin Bieber beat the sweltering heat to perform for fans at Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National -
In May 2013, fans of Justin Bieber at Sevens Stadium in Dubai gave the Canadian star a huge UAE welcome. Sarah Dea/The National -
Justin Bieber takes the stage in Dubai in May 2013. Sarah Dea/The National -
After a two-hour wait for their hero, fans in Dubai quickly forgave Justin Bieber's tardiness and turned up the volume to welcome him to the UAE. Sarah Dea/The National -
Fans of Canadian singer Justin Bieber mask up at Sevens Stadium in Dubai in May 2013. Sarah Dea/The National -
In May 2017, Justin Bieber was back in Dubai, starting his gig with 'Mark My Words' from his 2015 album 'Purpose'. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Canadian star Justin Bieber appeared at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai during his 2017 tour. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Justin Bieber performed before a forgiving crowd in Dubai in 2013 when he was two hours late onstage. In May 2017, he stuck to his schedule and the music began on time. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Fans sang along to their favourite Justin Bieber songs at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai in May 2017. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Justin Bieber performs in concert on Saturday, May. 06, 2017, at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Bright lights and big screens as Justin Bieber performs at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai in May 2017. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Justin Bieber performs at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai in May 2017. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Dubai was the only Middle East stop for Canadian star Justin Bieber on his 2017 tour. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Justin Bieber performs at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai in May 2017, when his 2015 album 'Purpose' and the singles from it had charted in more than 100 countries. Chris Whiteoak for The National -
Bieber cancelled his Coca-Cola Arena concert in Dubai in October 2022 owing to ill health. Chris Whiteoak for The National
