John Legend to headline Abu Dhabi’s spectacular New Year’s Eve 2026 party

'All Of Me' icon will perform his beloved hits in an intimate concert experience

Last updated: October 17, 2025 | 10:00

Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor

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John Legend in action

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Dubai: Global music icon and EGOT-winning artist John Legend will usher in 2026 with a New Year’s Eve gig at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi.

The concert, put together by Theory Eleven Entertainment in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, promises a night of soul-stirring music, world-class dining, and dazzling festivities set against the Arabian Gulf’s stunning backdrop.

As the clock counts down to midnight, Legend will take center stage on the Palace Terrace, performing beloved hits such as All of Me and Love Me Now in an intimate concert experience.

The evening will feature gourmet tasting stations, fireworks display, and an after-party with top DJs and live entertainment that will carry the celebrations well into the new year.

The concert offers four tiers of access — Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Royal — each with premium seating and bespoke privileges. Prices start at Dh3,500, and tickets include access to a welcome beverage reception, the main performance, fireworks, and the after-party. The event welcomes guests aged three and above, with a black-tie or national attire dress code.

Tickets are now available at www.nyeabudhabi.com, www.platinumlist.net, and www.district.ae.

Early reservations are highly recommended, as seating is limited and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Details
What: Welcome 2026 at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
When: 31 December 2025
Where: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

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Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor

Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.