More than 1000 guests gathered at Atlantis, The Palm’s outdoor Asateer Garden Terrace for the exclusive, invitation-only gala dinner to see pop star Katy Perry take to the stage.
Updated: November 11, 2015, 12:00 AM
Katy Perry performs at invitation-only gala dinner at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Palm — in pictures
Backed by her seven-piece band and half a dozen dancers, the singer was a riot of colours, wearing what appeared to be a glittering superhero costume. Antonie Robertson / The National
“You have enough wheeling and dealing for the day?” she said when greeting the crowd. Antonie Robertson / The National
The audience came in formal dinner suits and ballgowns but it didn’t take long for them to warm up to Perry’s brand of energetic pop with a set list full of favourites including Roar, Wide Awake and Teenage Dream. Antonie Robertson / The National
It wasn’t the first time Perry has performed at an aviation themed event in Dubai — the singer headlined the FAI World Parachuting Championships Closing Ceremony in December 2012. Antonie Robertson / The National
The starlet is the third best-selling digital singles artist, with reported downloads of more than 80 million. . Stefania D’Alessandro / Getty Images
Six of her singles have sold in excess of five million digital sales: Hot n Cold, California Gurls, Firework, ET, Roar and Dark Horse. Stefania D’Alessandro / Getty Images
The Dubai Airshow wraps up on November 12. Stefania D’Alessandro / Getty Images