Katy Perry, Usher set for Dubai event

Wednesday, 24 October 2012 5:16 PM

Pop superstars Katy Perry and Usher will perform live at the World Parachuting Championships closing ceremony in Dubai on December 8, it was announced on Wednesday.

The event will take place at Meydan Racecourse and tickets, will go on sale at midday on October 30 at wpcconcert.ae, a statement said,

“I can’t wait to perform my first ever show for all my Middle East fans in Dubai,” said Perry whose second studio album, Teenage Dream, has spent every week in the US Billboard’s Top 200 album sales chart since its release two years ago.

The World Parachuting Championships will come to a close on December 8 beginning with an awards ceremony and victory parade.

This will be followed by a performance by Usher before Perry brings the event to a close with a live show.

While Usher has been to Dubai before, this will be Perry’s debut performance in the Middle East.

“I’m excited to be returning to Dubai to perform for all my fans at the World Parachuting Championships,” said Usher.

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