In Pictures: Eric Clapton concert in Dubai

The show boasted a multi-generational set list stretching as far back as the 1930s with covers of artists such as Jimmy Cox and Muddy Waters. Antonie Robertson /The National

With the follow-up, Derek and The Dominos Key to the Highway, Clapton maintained the vintage blues stomp of the 1940s number while adding a gospel flavour courtesy of the two backing vocalist and some lush sounding organs. Antonie Robertson / The National

Fans rejoiced in his muscular take of Willie Dixon’s Hoochie Coochie Man before the whole crowd got involved in the rollicking take of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ I Shot the Sheriff. Antonie Robertson / The National

The gentle five-song suite delivered a few misses, including snooze-inducing takes on Driftin’ Blues by Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers and Jimmy Cox’s Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out. Antonie Robertson / The National

It was thankfully rescued towards the end with a killer double of the sensuous Layla and the ubiquitous Tears in Heaven. Sammy Dallal / The National

Clapton delivered some of the biggest hits while schooling many on a classic genre that continues to endure.