Celine Dion elated about Dubai show

Canadian songbird Celine Dion is looking forward to her March 5 date with Dubai.

“I have heard that Dubai is a beautiful, new and very fast growing city that has become a worldwide attraction with its new wonders – a must see destination – a new Vegas,'' said Dion in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she performed on Valentine's Day to kick off her world tour.

As part of the same tour Dion is due to perform in Dubai at Four Seasons Golf Club, Dubai Festival City.

On her visit to the Middle East Dion will be accompanied by her mother, husband René Angélil and son René-Charles. The family is not new to Arab culture since René, who also happens to be Dion's manager, is of Middle Eastern ancestry.

“I love performing, every time I get on to stage it is special for me, each time has its own charm. I look forward to performing in front of an Arab dominated audience for the very first time''.

When asked whether her son René-Charles will be following in his mother's footsteps, Dion replied “He is very interested in music, and I will surely back him up and support any decision he makes when the time comes.''

Forbes recently ranked Dion as one of the most powerful and highest paid music artists in the world. When asked if she had ever imagined to be where she is today, Dion said, “Well, I love singing so much and I do my best to communicate all my feelings through my songs. I don't think of awards or to be the best selling artist, I just think of giving my audience an unforgettable experience and do my very best to achieve this.''