• Arriving on stage in white baggy jeans and matching shirt to the sound of the triumphant horns of Trophies, Drake’s UAE debut was a storming performance. Duncan Chard for the National
    Arriving on stage in white baggy jeans and matching shirt to the sound of the triumphant horns of Trophies, Drake’s UAE debut was a storming performance. Duncan Chard for the National
  • Drake’s superb gig also stood out as a rare chance for UAE fans to see a hip-hop artist at the peak of his powers. Duncan Chard for the National
    Drake’s superb gig also stood out as a rare chance for UAE fans to see a hip-hop artist at the peak of his powers. Duncan Chard for the National
  • An interesting aspect of Drake’s performance was how well the songs sound in a stadium. Where on album the plaintive beats can come across as too minimal or watery, they take on a deeply evocative tone on a big stage. Duncan Chard for the National
    An interesting aspect of Drake’s performance was how well the songs sound in a stadium. Where on album the plaintive beats can come across as too minimal or watery, they take on a deeply evocative tone on a big stage. Duncan Chard for the National
  • The set closer was Started From The Bottom. Drake pretty much acknowledged it as his unofficial anthem as he paired the tracks with a video montage of memorable moments from his career. Duncan Chard for the National
    The set closer was Started From The Bottom. Drake pretty much acknowledged it as his unofficial anthem as he paired the tracks with a video montage of memorable moments from his career. Duncan Chard for the National
  • Always one to promote sincerity rather than boasting, Drake’s acknowledgement that his Dubai show was a “dream come true” and his intention to return on the back of his next world tour capped off a great evening. Duncan Chard for the National
    Always one to promote sincerity rather than boasting, Drake’s acknowledgement that his Dubai show was a “dream come true” and his intention to return on the back of his next world tour capped off a great evening. Duncan Chard for the National

Drake’s Dubai Concert - in pictures

Olga Camacho

March 15, 2015

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Drake’s Dubai International Stadium was attended by more than 15,000 people. We take a look at the show in pictures.

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