HALSEY, the multi-platinum recording artist and cultural icon, will bring her first ever UAE show to the Coca‑Cola Arena in Dubai on Saturday, 6 December 2025 at 8:00 pm. According to information compiled by Few.ae editor she will headline the opening of the 2025-26 Dubai Shopping Festival with an exclusive one-night-only performance.
Venue and production details
The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai’s City Walk is a premier indoor entertainment venue designed to host the largest touring acts. It has a maximum capacity of 17,000 spectators and is the region’s first fully air-conditioned, multipurpose indoor arena operating year-round. The arena features a flexible bowl design—an 86 m × 45 m floor area, retractable seating, automated drapes, and a roof structure capable of supporting up to 190 metric tonnes of production equipment. With over 35 food & beverage outlets, and a façade equipped with 4,600 LED lights, the venue offers a modern and immersive production environment.
Date, time and access information
The concert is slated to begin at 20:00 (8:00 pm) on 6 December 2025.1 Guests are advised to arrive earlier to allow time for ticket scanning, security checks and to settle in. In terms of transport, while there is limited public parking at the venue, the arena strongly encourages use of public transport, taxis or metro given heavy traffic and parking constraints. The nearest suitable metro stop is the Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa station on the Red Line, from which the arena is reachable by a short walk.
Artist profile and show expectations
Halsey (born Ashley Nicolette Frangipane) has amassed over 50 billion streams worldwide, holds 75 RIAA-certified singles and four RIAA-certified albums, and has been nominated three times for a Grammy Award. With her music rooted in electropop, indie, alternative and R&B, she is known for candid lyrical themes covering identity, empowerment and mental health. The Dubai concert marks her first performance in the UAE, increasing local excitement and anticipation for the show.
Event context and tickets
The concert is presented by All Things Live Middle East and forms part of the Dubai Shopping Festival’s entertainment programme. Ticket tiers range from standing floor zones to premium seating, with early fan-pit ticket buyers receiving merchandise vouchers. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over, and children under 14 are not permitted in the general-admission standing floor area. Platinumlist
Weather and on-the-day considerations
Early December in Dubai typically presents pleasant evening conditions. Daytime highs often hover around the mid-20s °C, while after sunset temperatures can drop to approximately 18-20 °C. Guests are encouraged to dress comfortably and may wish to bring a light layer for later in the evening. With the venue fully air-conditioned, the indoor environment will be comfortable regardless of external weather conditions. Traffic and transport demand may be high, so arriving early is wise.
Why this event stands out
This concert represents a significant milestone both for Halsey’s touring history—her UAE debut—and for Dubai’s entertainment calendar, underlining the city’s growing reputation as a global live-music destination. In a venue capable of world-class production, with cutting-edge technology and layered audience experience, the setting is aptly matched to an artist with broad commercial and cultural reach. According to information compiled by Few.ae editor the combination of an international star, a landmark venue and a major festival backdrop make this one of the most anticipated musical events of the season in the region.
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