Early 2000s Filipino pop culture is landing in the UAE as the SexBomb Girls gear up for live shows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, giving fans a chance to relive one of the Philippines’ most unforgettable entertainment eras.

For the UAE’s large Filipino community, this isn’t just another concert. It’s a throwback to after-school TV, dance crazes, and novelty hits that once ruled airwaves and variety shows.

A 2000s Pop Culture Craze

The SexBomb Girls rose to fame on the long-running Philippine variety show Eat Bulaga!, where their high-energy choreography and catchy tracks quickly became a nationwide phenomenon.

Songs like “Spaghetti Song,” “Bakit Papa?” and “Bulaklak” went viral long before social media made trends global. And of course, their iconic chant, “Laban o Bawi,” became a pop culture catchphrase across the Philippines.

At the peak of their fame, the group released multi-platinum albums, starred in films, and toured internationally, cementing their status as one of the country’s most recognised all-female dance groups.

Why This Tour Is Different

The UAE is home to one of the largest Filipino communities outside the Philippines, with hundreds of thousands of residents across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other emirates.

Filipino concerts in the UAE regularly draw strong crowds, offering residents a powerful connection to home through music and shared cultural moments.

For many millennials and Gen X fans, this tour feels full circle, the songs that once played in Manila living rooms now taking over major stages in the Gulf.

What to Expect at the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Shows

Fans can look forward to:

• Classic early 2000s dance hits
• Signature high-energy choreography
• Interactive crowd moments
• A full-on nostalgia-filled concert atmosphere

Depending on the final lineup, performances could include original members alongside current performers, blending legacy appeal with fresh energy.

Concert Details

Where: Dubai Exhibition Centre & Al Hudayriat, Abu Dhabi
When: March 27–28

Tickets for the Abu Dhabi show start at Dh299, Dh499 and Dh899 and are available via Accesspass.
Details for the Dubai show are expected to be announced soon.

For fans who grew up memorising the dance steps and shouting the lyrics, this isn’t just another live show; it’s a reunion with the soundtrack of their youth.