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See Michael Jackson’s Thriller jacket and moonwalk glove in Abu Dhabi
The King of Pop’s famous red-and-black leather jacket, rhinestone glove and two pairs of loafers will go on public display at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental before heading to auction at Rosewood Abu Dhabi this December. Michael Jackson fans will have the chance to see four of the singer’s most recognisable wardrobe pieces in Abu Dhabi […]
From fandom to phenomenon: The legacy of Middle East Film & Comic Con
Fourteen years on, Comic Con in the Middle East has grown from a gathering of fans to one of the region’s biggest celebrations of pop culture, creativity and community. The halls of Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) hold decades of legacy for fandoms in the region – more than superheroes and lightsabers, it […]
Anyma to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix Friday after-party
Anyma is bringing his visually stunning Coachella 2026 set to the official after-party of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, December 4. Electronic music lovers are in for an unforgettable night as Anyma is bringing his brand-new audiovisual show ÆDEN to the Yasalam Official After-Party of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, […]
The Chainsmokers and The Script added to 2026 Yasalam after-race concerts lineup
The Chainsmokers and The Script will close out the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend on Sunday, December 6. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is getting the sweetest cherry on top with not one, but two mega additions to its Yasalam after-race concert lineup. The Chainsmokers and The Script will deliver the closing performances of the […]