• Filipino pop star Nadine Lustre performs at the Block Party at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. All photos: Leslie Pableo / The National
    Filipino pop star Nadine Lustre performs at the Block Party at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. All photos: Leslie Pableo / The National
  • A street dance performance at the festival.
    A street dance performance at the festival.
  • Face painting was on offer for the smaller attendees.
    Face painting was on offer for the smaller attendees.
  • Nadine Lustre's fans cheer her on from the audience.
    Nadine Lustre's fans cheer her on from the audience.
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff with singer Dane Jordan perform.
    DJ Jazzy Jeff with singer Dane Jordan perform.
  • Yoyo Honey Singh performing his set later in the night.
    Yoyo Honey Singh performing his set later in the night.
  • Egyptian singer Abu performing from the balcony on the purpose-built stage.
    Egyptian singer Abu performing from the balcony on the purpose-built stage.
  • Egyptian singer Abu performing from the balcony on the purpose-built stage.
    Egyptian singer Abu performing from the balcony on the purpose-built stage.
  • The Abu Dhabi Police band opened the festival, and returned later for an encore.
    The Abu Dhabi Police band opened the festival, and returned later for an encore.
  • Families enjoy the entertainment.
    Families enjoy the entertainment.
  • Families enjoy the entertainment.
    Families enjoy the entertainment.
  • Yoyo Honey Singh performs.
    Yoyo Honey Singh performs.
  • Fans of all ages were on hand at the event.
    Fans of all ages were on hand at the event.
  • Nadine Lustre performs.
    Nadine Lustre performs.
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff is a frequent visitor to the UAE.
    DJ Jazzy Jeff is a frequent visitor to the UAE.
  • An acrobatic performance at the festival.
    An acrobatic performance at the festival.
  • A colourful cultural performance.
    A colourful cultural performance.
  • Young fans enjoyed other activvities, such as face painting.
    Young fans enjoyed other activvities, such as face painting.

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Abu Dhabi comes out in force for Block Party At The Galleria – in pictures

The 12-hour festival featured performances by DJ Jazzy Jeff, Filipina star Nadine Lustre and Egyptian singer Abu

Ashleigh Stewart

November 16, 2019

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Abu Dhabi residents flocked to the capital's recently expanded shopping district, The Galleria, on Friday for their star-studded 12-hour festival.

Block Party At The Galleria featured a host of international and regional acts performing in an outdoor purpose-built stage.

The event begun at midday with the opening of family friendly audience zones, followed by a concert by the Abu Dhabi Police Band. Families were entertained with face painting and showcases by street artists and dancers.

That was followed by an appearance by DJ Jazzy Jeff, the supreme spinner, and former Will Smith side-kick on both television and records.

Egyptian singer Abu, Filipina actress and pop star Nadine Lustre and Bollywood singer and rapper YoYo Honey Singh rounded out the night.

Click through our gallery above to see all the festivities from the day.

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