The self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall", Beenie Man, is headed to Abu Dhabi on December 6 to headline the Escape 2 Festival.
The Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist's, hits include Let's Go, Street Life, Who Am I, Feel it Boy – a duet with Janet Jackson – and King of the Dancehall.
Billed as the "ultimate dance party" this Jamaica-themed festival with an "island vibe" will feature support from Jamaican and US DJs, as well as Jamaican food such as jerk chicken.
This will be Beenie Man's second visit to the UAE this year, having performed at Chi@The Lodge in Dubai in May.
Go here
to read The National's music writer Saeed Saeed's interview with the reggae star.
Escape 2 is at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club on Thursday, December 6 from 8pm to 3am. Tickets from Dh200. For more information, visit
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