Dubai: Twenty of the Arab world’s music heavyweights are set to perform in Dubai in a mega concert series, DSF Celebration Nights, during the upcoming 20th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival.
The concert series will be the biggest of its kind in the region. It is organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), in collaboration with Platinum Records, a full-service entertainment company owned by MBC Group, and in association with Dubai Media City.
The line-up of famous Arab singers who will feature in DSF Celebration Nights includes icons like Saudi singer Mohammad Abdo, Egyptian pop superstar Amr Diab, Emirati singer Ahlam, the internationally renowned Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, one of the best-selling recording artists Najwa Karam, also from Lebanon, the highly acclaimed singer Diana Haddad, and many more.
The concert series will be held at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, which can accommodate an audience of 5,000.
Commenting on the mega concert series, Laila Mohammad Suhail, CEO of DFRE, said: “As Dubai Shopping Festival heads towards its historic 20th anniversary, DFRE is committed to offering residents and visitors an array of world-class events befitting the festival’s momentous milestone. DSF Celebration Nights brings together the most popular singers of the Middle East for a spectacular line-up of concerts that is bound to attract more visitors to Dubai.”
The 20th edition of the DSF will be held from January 1 to February 1.
Taymoor Marmarchi, General Manager of Platinum Records, said: “We will harness all our expertise and experience and leverage on MBC Platforms while working closely with DFRE to ensure the success of DSF Celebrations Nights.”
DSF 2015 will kick off Dubai’s events calendar in the New Year under the theme ‘20th Anniversary – A Journey of Celebrations’ with a range of events, activities and promotions, offering an enriching shopping experience, combined with entertainment and lucky draws.
