Fireworks are great, but live music makes New Year’s Eve unforgettable, and the UAE is going all out this year. From soul-stirring ballads and chart-topping pop to Arabic music legends and late-night club anthems, this year’s NYE concert calendar is stacked.

Whether you’re dressing up for a black-tie gala, dancing barefoot at a beach club, or counting down under city lights, here are some of the biggest, buzziest New Year’s Eve concerts happening across the UAE.

Alicia Keys at Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi

Alicia Keys welcoming the new year on Saadiyat Island feels like exactly the kind of soulful reset 2026 deserves. Known for intimate, powerful live performances, she’ll perform under the stars with the ocean breeze and a crowd that’s here for real music moments.

When: Dec 31, 2025 (NYE)
Where: Saadiyat Nights, Saadiyat Island

John Legend at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

There’s classy — and then there’s John Legend on New Year’s Eve. The Grammy-winning icon takes over Emirates Palace with his signature velvety vocals, paired with a gourmet gala dinner, fireworks and a luxe after-party. Romantic, elegant and effortlessly timeless, this is NYE done right.

When: Dec 31, 2025, 8pm
Where: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

Maroon 5 at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

Atlantis never does subtle, and Maroon 5 only turns up the volume. Expect back-to-back hits, full-on singalongs and Dubai’s most cinematic fireworks display once the clock strikes midnight. It’s flashy, high-energy and unapologetically iconic.

When: Dec 31, 2025, from 6pm
Where: Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Maluma at Nammos Dubai

Sun-kissed glamour meets Latin pop heat. Maluma’s NYE takeover at Nammos promises champagne sprays, beach-club luxury and a dance floor that won’t slow down until 2026 officially arrives.

When: Dec 31, 2025, 9pm
Where: Nammos Dubai, Four Seasons Jumeirah

Najwa Karam & Wael Kfoury at Festival Arena, Dubai

Two Arabic music legends. One emotional, unforgettable night. Najwa Karam and Wael Kfoury bring romance, power vocals and nostalgia to Dubai Festival City for a concert that hits straight in the feels.

When: Dec 31, doors 7:30pm, show 9:30pm
Where: Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City

Georges Wassouf, Assi El Hallani & Mohamed Fadel Chaker at Dubai Autodrome

Three generations of Levantine music stars share the stage in one epic NYE celebration. From Wassouf’s classics to El Hallani’s fan favourites and Chaker’s modern edge, it’s a night built for big emotions and bigger sing-alongs.

When: Dec 31, doors 8pm, show 9:30pm
Where: Dubai Autodrome
Tickets: From Dh263

Roger Sanchez & Chico Castillo at FIVE LUXE JBR

House music meets flamenco-pop at one of Dubai’s most electric superclubs. Roger Sanchez drops dancefloor anthems, Chico Castillo of the Gipsy Kings brings fiery flair, and the night ends with a seven-minute fireworks display overlooking Ain Dubai.

When: Dec 31, doors 8pm
Where: FIVE LUXE JBR
Tickets: From Dh2,500

Boney M, Valeriya & Egor Kreed at The Theatre, Fairmont Dubai

A glamorous Euro-pop NYE gala with dinner, live performances and disco classics that never go out of style. Expect Rasputin, Daddy Cool and a seriously dressed-up crowd.

When: Dec 31, doors 7pm
Where: The Theatre, Fairmont Dubai
Tickets: From Dh14,800