Fresh from their stunning America's Got Talent victory last month, Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas thrilled crowds with an electric performance at The Pointe in Dubai on Friday.
The group performed twice as part of the Recognising Emerging Local Musicians (Relm) event, an initiative by The Pointe in partnership with social media company TikTok and music streaming platform Anghami, aimed at helping emerging musicians in the region to take their careers to the next level.
The performances marked the first time the group have performed together in the region outside of their home city of Beirut.
To perform in Dubai, the group wore black bedlah-style attire and danced with feathers, similar to their clothing and props for their first televised America's Got Talent audition in June.
Watch Mayyas' first 'America's Got Talent' audition in full here:
Mayyas won season 17 of the American talent show last month to much acclaim. They took home the $1 million prize, as well as the opportunity to headline a Las Vegas show.
During the emotional two-hour finale, when the results from public voting were revealed, the group took to the stage alongside dancer Kristy Sellars for a mesmerising performance against a backdrop of gold lighting, for which judge Simon Cowell gave a standing ovation.
For the finale, Mayyas performed a co-ordinated dance featuring white feathered outfits and sparkling globes of light, winning a standing ovation from the judges and crowd.
Cowell said the performance was “astonishing”.
“Something has happened with you where I'm beginning to feel a buzz beyond the show. This has landed. It is global. It is huge. I don't think you can top that.”
Mayyas first made international headlines when they received a golden buzzer from judge Sofia Vergara for their performance during the auditions, securing their spot in the semi-finals. The video of the audition has nearly 20 million views on YouTube.
Highlights from Mayyas' time on 'America's Got Talent' — in pictures
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Host Terry Crews, far left, with members of the female Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas, who were crowned winners of the latest season of 'America's Got Talent'. AP -
The Lebanese troupe will take home a $1 million prize and the chance to headline a Las Vegas show. AP -
Mayyas react to the announcement they had won this season of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty Images -
Kristy Sellars and Terry Crews react as Mayyas are announced the winners of season 17 of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty Images -
America's Got Talent finale, from left, Mayyas, Terry Crews, Chapel Hart, Metaphysic, Drake Milligan, Kristy Sellars. Getty Images -
Nadim Cherfan, centre, with the dance group Mayyas, winners of season 17. Getty Images -
Mayyas perform during the 'America's Got Talent' finals on September 13. Getty Images -
The co-ordinated dance featured white, feathered outfits and sparkling globes of light in a moody routine that won a standing ovation from the crowd. Getty Images -
Appearing on 'America's Got Talent', the group have their sights set on winning the coveted $1 million prize. Getty Images -
Terry Crews with Mayyas on stage. Getty Images -
Mayyas attend an 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 live show at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in California. Getty Images -
Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas perform in the semi-finals of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty -
Judge Simon Cowell said the performance was 'as good as it gets'. Getty -
The group danced to a selection of Arabic melodies. Photo: YouTube -
Lebanese dance crew Mayyas have appeared on season 17 of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty -
Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara said they felt 'hypnotised'. Getty -
The Lebanese dance company won season six of 'Arabs Got Talent' in 2019. Photo: MBC -
Mayyas celebrate with choreographer Nadim Cherfan (in black), after their ‘Arabs Got Talent’ win. Photo: MBC -
Mayyas's 'Arabs Got Talent' win came with a new car and a 200,000 Saudi riyal ($53,333) cash prize. Photo: MBC -
The group are known for their physical style, performed to Arabic melodies. Photo: MBC -
At the time, Mayyas said they planned to use their 'Arabs Got Talent' cash prize to set up a dance studio. Photo: MBC -
After winning 'Arabs Got Talent', they appeared on the UK spin-off 'Britain's Got Talent: The Champions' in 2019. Photo: Shutterstock -
The group on 'Britain's Got Talent: The Champions'. Photo: Shutterstock
