• Bieber performed in Dubai in 2013 when he was two hours late. On this occasion however he was on time. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    Bieber performed in Dubai in 2013 when he was two hours late. On this occasion however he was on time. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • After emerging from a plastic box Bieber started the night with Mark My Words. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    After emerging from a plastic box Bieber started the night with Mark My Words. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • "What a beautiful night," announced the Canadian, seemingly dressed for basketball. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    "What a beautiful night," announced the Canadian, seemingly dressed for basketball. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • Thousands of fans packed the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    Thousands of fans packed the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • At times he almost played cameo in his own well oiled, heavily budgeted pop blockbuster; elevated by a mix of canny co-stars and generous stagecraft. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    At times he almost played cameo in his own well oiled, heavily budgeted pop blockbuster; elevated by a mix of canny co-stars and generous stagecraft. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • His biggest smile of the night was reserved for a handful of young local dancers who’d joined his energetic gang for a track. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    His biggest smile of the night was reserved for a handful of young local dancers who’d joined his energetic gang for a track. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • Company and Baby proved to be audience highlights. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    Company and Baby proved to be audience highlights. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • The show was brimming with pyrotechnics and high production values. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    The show was brimming with pyrotechnics and high production values. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • It was Bieber's first concert in Dubai since 2013. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    It was Bieber's first concert in Dubai since 2013. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • His show included the tracks Get Used To It and Boyfriend. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    His show included the tracks Get Used To It and Boyfriend. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • Fans sang along to their favourite tunes at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    Fans sang along to their favourite tunes at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak for The National
  • Justin Bieber performs in concert at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak for The National
    Justin Bieber performs in concert at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak for The National

Justin Bieber performs in front of thousands in Dubai – in pictures

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The pop superstar brought his Purpose World Tour to the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai on Saturday evening.

• Watch Justin Bieber play football in Dubai before his big stage performance

The Saga Continues

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What went into the film

25 visual effects (VFX) studios

2,150 VFX shots in a film with 2,500 shots

1,000 VFX artists

3,000 technicians

10 Concept artists, 25 3D designers

New sound technology, named 4D SRL

 

MATCH INFO

Manchester United 2
(Martial 30', McTominay 90 6')

Manchester City 0

Explainer: Tanween Design Programme

Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.

The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.

It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.

The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.

Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”

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