In Pictures: Rolling Stones in Abu Dhabi

Jagger’s voice was in fine form as he delivered the lines with utter conviction. Lee Hoagland / The National

Mick Jagger was up for it dressed in a sparkly red jacket - the first of nearly half a dozen costume changes. Lee Hoagland / The National

Keith Richards took the lead on the languorous bluesy numbers Slipping Away and Before They Make Me Run. Lee Hoagland / The National

The best moment was when Mick Jagger exercised his UAE knowledge by attempting to mention the seven emirates. Lee Hoagland / The National

Those used to the extra space in the Fire Pit and Golden Circle would have received a rude shock; the combination of over 30,000 people and the 40 metre T-Shaped stage split both sections in two cramming fans in on both sides. Lee Hoagland / The National

Ever so gracious, Mick Jagger kept peppering his banter with Arabic phrases such as “shukran jazeelan” (Thank you very much) and “Kaifa Halek” (how are you?). Lee Hoagland / The National

Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards. Reuters

General view of the stage. Neville Hopwood / Getty Images

Mick Jagger changed outfits a number of times during the concert. Reuters

The band called it a night with I Can’t Get No Satisfaction, the crowd po-goed along with the hip-swivelling Jagger with the final notes triggering fireworks from the roof of the venue. Neville Hopwood / Getty Images

Ronnie Wood on guitar and Charlie Watts on drums. Neville Hopwood / Getty Images

The 14 On Fire Tour may not be that different to their previous performances, but it remains another celebration of rock’n’roll by a revered band who fifty years on, are still showing us how it’s done. Neville Hopwood /Getty Images

The Rolling Stones bring their 14 On Fire Tour to Abu Dhabi