Get ready to hit those high notes, Grammy-winning singer Mariah Carey is returning to Abu Dhabi next year.

The global superstar will headline the 2025–2026 season of Saadiyat Nights with a spectacular performance on February 7, 2026, marking her highly anticipated comeback to the UAE capital.

Fans who witnessed her sold-out debut in January 2024 will remember the night for its sheer glamour, powerhouse vocals, and electric atmosphere under the stars. Now, the pop and R&B icon is set to do it all over again, bigger and better.

A legend returns

With over 200 million albums sold worldwide, 19 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, and five Grammy Awards, Mariah Carey remains the best-selling female artist of all time.

From Hero and Fantasy to We Belong Together and Always Be My Baby, her songs have become timeless anthems across generations. Fans can expect a mix of her greatest hits, ballads, and new tracks during the Saadiyat Nights performance. So, whether you’re a lifelong Lamb (that’s Mariah’s fanbase) or love a good live show under the stars, this is one night you won’t want to miss.

A star-studded Saadiyat Nights lineup

Carey joins an incredible roster of international artists set to perform at Saadiyat Nights 2025–2026, including:

• Ludovico Einaudi – January 10
• Lewis Capaldi – January 17
• John Mayer – January 24
• Ricky Martin – January 31
• Bryan Adams – February 11

More artists are expected to be revealed soon, but it’s already shaping up to be one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest concert seasons yet.

When: Friday, 7 February 2026
Where: Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi
Tickets: Available now at Ticketmaster.ae