Al Maryah Island announces New Year’s Eve music and fireworks spectacular

Al Maryah Island has partnered with Platinum Records to usher in 2017 with a star-studded music spectacular. Visitors will be entertained by Emirati star, Hussain Al Jassmi, Egyptian pop icon, Mohamed Hamaki, and Palestinian singing sensation, Mohammed Assaf, as they perform live on the waterfront Promenade at Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle destination.

Award-winning singer Hussain Al Jassmi, famous for his hits Bawada'ak and Wallah Mayiswa, and 2013 X-Factor Arabiya judge, is one of the most famous artists to come out of the UAE and his performances are renowned for being full of emotion and pride for his home country. His show is guaranteed to give the audience a unique, once-in-a-lifetime evening which they will never forget.

Much-loved Egyptian pop icon Mohamed Hamaki will treat visitors to an unforgettable performance, packed with ten years of songs as well as tracks from his latest hit album, Omroh Ma Yegheib.

Mohammed Assaf stunned the judges with his astonishing voice at the 2015 Arab Idol, which he went on to win. The 27-year-old ‘Nightingale of Palestine’ is universally loved for his passionate performances and is set to bring a poignant magic to this most special of evenings.

Ali Eid AlMheiri, Executive Director, Mubadala Real Estate and Infrastructure, said, "Following the success of our New Year’s Eve celebrations last year, we are delighted to partner with Platinum Records for this year’s event on Al Maryah Island, which promises to set 2017 off to an unforgettable start. We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration into 2017 and beyond to bring many more exciting events to the capital."

Taymoor Marmarchi, Head of Platinum Records, commented, "We are proud to be able to bring to life this incredible New Year’s extravaganza at Al Maryah Island in collaboration with Mubadala, the master developer of Al Maryah Island. What better way to welcome 2017 than with some of the region’s leading music stars performing against the breath-taking backdrop of the Promenade on Al Maryah Island, as it is lit up with a spectacular firework display."

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the music concerts, including a thrilling midnight countdown by Hussain Al Jassmi, which will be followed by a spectacular firework show.

The event runs from 19:00 to 01:00 and is free to attend. Entry to the main concert area is by registration-only, and tickets need to be reserved by registering on the Ticketmaster website. Everyone is guaranteed a fantastic view, thanks to large floating screens out on the water, which will ensure that no one misses a second of this electrifying evening.