Bold on-stage design quickly establishes the quirky world of Beetlejuice. Photo: Etihad Arena

ReviewBeetlejuice The Musical: Gothic comedy makes confident debut in Abu Dhabi

Many fans arrived in costumes inspired by the story, which did not pare back its dark humour and sarcasm

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Emo Nite in Dubai: How a trio of friends aim to find community in nostalgia

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Mariah Carey to Diana Ross: Guide to Saadiyat Nights concerts in Abu Dhabi

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Ian Gillan on how Beirut helped shape Deep Purple’s sound 60 years ago

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Who is Max Richter? The modern classical luminary performing at Saadiyat Nights

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Faisal Kapadia on how Coke Studio saved Pakistani pop

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Roberto Bolle at 50: ‘I wanted to be perfect. Now I want to be true’

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Christina Aguilera will return to Abu Dhabi a year after her 2025 Saadiyat Nights performance. Photo: Etihad Arena

Christina Aguilera to return to Abu Dhabi with 2026 Etihad Arena concert

American singer last performed in the emirate earlier this year

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UAE National Orchestra begins rehearsals ahead of first nationwide tour

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InterviewZeyne finds her voice again in Awda, a concept album born from loss and faith

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Saudi all-women rock band Seera hit the right note on London debut

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From father to son: Ibrahim Maalouf and the Arab trumpet that changed jazz music

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Grease at Dubai Opera: This is why nostalgia never goes out of style

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The 45 best Arabic songs of 2025 so far, from Nancy Ajram to Marwan Moussa

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Ibrahim Maalouf performs with his signature quarter-tone trumpet, an instrument invented by his father, Nassim Maalouf. Photo: Sife Elamine

From father to son: Ibrahim Maalouf and the Arab trumpet that changed jazz music

The French-Lebanese musician returns to Abu Dhabi with Trumpets of Michel-Ange, an album honouring his father’s invention and legacy

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Grease at Dubai Opera: This is why nostalgia never goes out of style

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The 45 best Arabic songs of 2025 so far, from Nancy Ajram to Marwan Moussa

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Fela Kuti's earthiness to Rema's electronica: The Afrobeats story in 10 songs

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