Elton John, Santana sign up for Dubai World Cup

Posted by: Paul Bennett Wednesday, 10 March 2010 8:07 AM[UAE] - UAE

I will be just a little surprised if two superstars will be able to perform anything other than few of their hits when the concert starts at 11pm, on a Saturday night. Does anyone know what time the concert actually finishes.

Posted by: AM Sunday, 7 March 2010 10:52 PM[UAE] - UAE

I agree with most of the previous posts. The Race Course is not the place for a concert - the crowd was split into 3 groups, it was hard to see due to the stage being so low, there was no atmosphere, and the sounds did not travel well. This sort of concert would be great in some of the smaller venues, but the Race Course is not it. Robbie Williams worked - because he was loud and vocal and created the atmosphere but again it was hard to see the stage. Hard to see us going there again for a concert.

Posted by: liz Sunday, 7 March 2010 9:57 AM[UAE]

Well I had a great night and felt the venue was absolutely beautiful. Yes there was a wait, but in all my experience at concerts, it's kinda standard for about an hour wait, yea?

Posted by: Gaddour D. Saturday, 6 March 2010 10:41 AM[UAE] - UAE

Sting was great. Meydan is not ready yet for concerts, but great for races. Organization was amateurish, nothing like Dubai Jazz Festival. Acutally, I've seen around 50 concerts in Dubai in 10 years and I'm positive Dubai Media City is the best concert venue. I also agree that people should focus on the concert instead of talking loud about shopping, movies, family issues etc.

Posted by: Rush Saturday, 6 March 2010 9:03 AM[UAE] - UAE

Yep.. I agree with S. Copeland... was very poorly organized! the wait, and sandwiching everyone like herds for an hour until they patched up the race track with faux grass....not to forget that one had to buy a book of cupons worth 250 AED to purchase your drinks and food! even if you only had to spend 100 dirhams! and then you can claim your cash back if you don't spend the rest.. who has the time or energy to do that at the end of any concert! not to mention the line up! Sting sounded great.. but the whole atmosphere lacked a energy... and was flat.. a couple standing next to us were arguing loudly ! 3 women on the other side talking about fashion and their day!!!so that made it really hard for us to really enjoy the whole thing...let alone hear sting!.... People if you are going to a concert! please focus on the task at hand! and make sure to bring your concert etiquette along... there are other people in your space.. Meydan, Organizers! please make sure that future concerts are better organized and make way for one to enjoy themself! for a worth while experience and money well spent!