Karan Aujla’s “It Was All A Dream” Concert in Abu Dhabi

According to information compiled by FEW.ae editor, South Asian sensation Karan Aujla will bring his acclaimed It Was All A Dream World Tour to Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Park on Saturday, 29 November 2025, marking his first-ever outdoor, stadium-headlining concert in the UAE.

Venue Highlights: Etihad Park, Yas Island

• Location & Capacity: Situated along Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Highway, Etihad Park is an open-air venue on Yas Island. It can host over 30,000 enthusiastic fans for large‑scale concerts with a dynamic, festival-style experience.
• Stage & Production: The venue is teak‑designed for expansive staging, immersive lighting, and powerful sound setups. With broad sightlines and scalable configurations, it’s tailored for tourism‑sized productions such as Aujla’s, promising high-impact visuals and audio.
• Amenities & Access: Attendees benefit from multiple VIP zones, extensive food and beverage outlets, convenient on-site parking, and shuttle links to nearby hotels and Yas Marina. crowd services are primed for large-capacity flow management.

Access & Arrival Tips

• By car or taxi: Yas Island is accessible from central Abu Dhabi via Sheikh Khalifa Highway; onsite parking is plentiful and traffic management plans will be in place.
• Public transport: Limited public bus services and ride‑share pick‑up/drop‑off points are available; shuttle arrangements may be offered by Etihad‑Park or concert promoters closer to the event.
• Early entry advice: Doors open at 18:00, and showtime is 20:00. Arriving ahead of the event reduces entry delays—high midday temperatures suggest attendees avoid late arrivals.

Expected Weather Conditions

Late November in Abu Dhabi offers comfortable, dry evenings—with forecast highs around 41 °C (105 °F) and lows near 32 °C (89 °F). As an outdoor venue, Etihad Park’s open-air design will dip to milder temperatures by showtime. Crowd cooling stations and hydration zones are likely in place; wearing light, breathable clothing and staying hydrated are recommended.

About Karan Aujla

• Artist Profile: Born Jaskaran Singh Aujla (18 January 1997) in Punjab and now based in Vancouver, Karan Aujla is a 27‑year‑old powerhouse in Punjabi music—renowned for his lyrical finesse, charismatic performance, and genre‑blending productions.
• Career Accolades: His chart‑toppers include “Tauba Tauba”, “Winning Speech”, and “Softly”. Albums like BacTHAfuKUP and Street Dreams achieved global streaming milestones; “Tauba Tauba” hit Spotify’s Global Charts, and he earned a TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award—the first Punjabi artist to do so.
• Tour Overview: It Was All A Dream has toured Canada, India, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe, drawing massive crowds; the India leg alone attracted over 200,000 attendees.
• Regional Milestone: The Abu Dhabi show is Aujla’s first standalone outdoor stadium performance in the Middle East and the first-ever in the UAE—an iconic moment for Punjabi music fans locally and beyond.

Tickets & Purchasing Info

• Sale Dates & Pricing: Tickets began with pre‑sale for Emirates NBD cardholders on 11 July 2025, followed by general on‑sale on 13 July 2025, with prices starting at AED 195.
• Official Vendors: Tickets available via Platinumlist and Ticketmaster UAE. Platinumlist enforces a name‑on‑ticket policy to combat scalping; resale options are available only through authorized channels.
• Accessibility & Age Policies: While general information doesn’t specify age limits, open-air and festival‑style crowd suggests family-friendly but sensible arrangements; further details are expected closer to the show.

What’s on the Setlist

Expect a high‑energy set featuring signature tracks such as:

• Gangsta, Try Me, Admiring You, 52 Bars, Wavy, Tauba Tauba, Winning Speech, Softly
  His latest hits like Courtside and Tell Me (in collaboration with OneRepublic) are also likely featured, ensuring a powerhouse crowd response.

Production Overview

• Visual & Audio Elements: World-class concert staging includes LED screens, 3D light effects, pyro, and choreography synced to Aujla’s dynamic hip-hop-Punjabi fusion.
• Audience Experience: With over 30,000 fans anticipated, interactive visual media, crowd mics, and immersive sound design will maximize engagement.
• Organisers & Partners: Presented by Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral.

A Defining Cultural Moment

This landmark concert represents more than just a headline show—it signals the continuing ascent of Punjabi music on the global stage. Karan Aujla’s arrival in Abu Dhabi is a testament to growing cultural diversity in regional entertainment and a celebration of cross-border connection through music. The anticipation has already translated into strong ticket sales, and fans are ready to help create a memorable