Ring in 2026 with Alicia Keys live at Saadiyat Nights this New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi
If your New Year’s Eve plans include fireworks and a midnight singalong, Abu Dhabi has the soundtrack covered. Alicia Keys headlines Saadiyat Nights on December 31. And yes, this New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi is very much a Girl on Fire moment. The 17 time Grammy winner returns to Abu Dhabi on December 31 for a one night only show. Live music, fireworks and a late night party set the scene under the stars at one of the city’s prettiest outdoor venues.
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Fireworks will burst over Saadiyat Island as the clock hits midnight. The crowd will sing along to No One like it is a shared New Year’s promise. From If I Ain’t Got You to Empire State of Mind, Keys will move through a catalogue that has soundtracked breakups, glow ups and everything in between for more than two decades.
Come hungry
Food and drink are part of the plan. A curated line up includes Home Bakery Kitchen, Slice 45, Reif Kushiyaki, Junk Burger, ARC by Aptitude and Grapes and Cheese. Pace yourself. It is a long night.
If you like your New Year’s Eve with a luxury upgrade, premium suite experiences are available. The Alicia Keys Suite Experience costs Dhs4995 per person and includes catering by Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, a dedicated suite bar, personalised waiter service and parking. This marks Alicia Keys’ return to Saadiyat Nights after a sold out show last season. It also locks in the series as one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest live music moments.
Location: Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Tickets: Ticket prices start from Dhs295, available at Ticketmaster
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