UAE events 7-13 December 2026: Mariah Carey, Enrico Macias and Guy Manoukian
After the Grand Prix, the second week of December brings Christmas pop, French chanson, piano nights and festival recitals.
The week after the Grand Prix opens on Monday 7 December with an Abu Dhabi Festival recital by Fatima Al Hashimi and Ina Chareli at Zayed National Museum. The festival's recital series continues with violinist Lisa Batiashvili and pianist Giorgi Gigashvili on 10 December and pianist Minsoo Sohn on 11 December.
Dubai Opera has two big nights. Enrico Macias performs chanson and Mediterranean music on Thursday 10 December, in what The National says are reportedly among his final international shows, and pianist Guy Manoukian plays his 10th show at the venue on Friday 11 December, marking Dubai Opera's 10th anniversary.
Also on Friday 11 December, the Sole DXB festival takes place at The Square at Nad Al Sheba, according to Platinumlist.
On Saturday 12 December, Mariah Carey brings her Christmas show to Etihad Arena on Yas Island, her second Abu Dhabi show this year, with festive songs and hits from across her catalogue.
Source: The National, Abu Dhabi Festival, Platinumlist
