Coca-Cola Arena is in Dubai's City Walk district. Photo: Coca-Cola Arena
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Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena extends Big Clearance Sale

Shows are gradually returning across Dubai venues, as Coca-Cola Arena extends its retail sale with a new artisan market

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Dubai Opera hosts first concert since regional conflict paused shows

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Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 to begin in October with Hauser and Dhafer Youssef

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The UAE is heading for one of its busiest concert seasons in years

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10 shows confirmed for April in the UAE, from Atif Aslam to Laughter Factory

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Which Arab artists are performing at Coachella 2026?

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Kanye West's 12 solo albums ranked: from Bully to The College Dropout

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Fairuz regarded as one of the most important cultural figures in the Arab world. AFP

From Beirut to Bully: Kanye West samples Lebanese artist Fairuz in All the Love

Fayek Alaya, which was released in 1963, features on the rapper's long-delayed 12th album

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Ahmad Kaabour, voice of Palestinian protest anthem Ounadikom, dies aged 70

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The enduring power of art in challenging times

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What to expect from the BTS comeback concert in Seoul

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Best Arabic songs of 2026, from Dystinct to Mehdi Mozayine

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President Sheikh Mohamed's poem a musical tribute to those defending UAE

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Bethlehem to Berklee: Palestinian Naseem Alatrash reimagines the cello

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Moroccan-Belgian rapper Dystinct returns with new banger Ta3al. Photo: Instagram.com/dystinct1

Best Arabic songs of 2026, from Dystinct to Mehdi Mozayine

Chronological guide to the Arabic tunes shaping the year so far

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President Sheikh Mohamed's poem a musical tribute to those defending UAE

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Bethlehem to Berklee: Palestinian Naseem Alatrash reimagines the cello

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Who is Heeseung, departing member of Enhypen?

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