Indian and South Asian events in the UAE: Shaan, Bassi, Atif Aslam, IIFA
Concerts, stand-up and awards for desi audiences in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the coming months.
The run starts with a busy weekend. Prateek Kuhad opens his Full Moon Chamber world tour at Dubai Opera on Saturday 24 October, and on Sunday 25 October Shaan brings his All of Me Tour to Coca-Cola Arena while Russell Peters plays Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, according to The National's season guide.
In November, Anubhav Singh Bassi performs his Hindi stand-up show Kisi Ko Batana Mat at Etihad Arena on Saturday 21 November, and Pakistani singer Atif Aslam plays Coca-Cola Arena on Friday 27 November at 7pm, FACT Magazine reports.
The big date in the new year is the IIFA Awards at Etihad Arena on Saturday 23 January 2027, which brings Bollywood's stars to Yas Island.
Vir Das closes the Dubai Comedy Festival at Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday 18 October, and Amit Tandon plays Dubai Opera the same night, The National notes, so the season of South Asian stand-up is already under way.
Shaan: All of Me TourSun 25 Oct · Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai See ticketsSource: The National, FACT Magazine, Platinumlist
