Dubai residents have spotted American music superstar Beyoncé rehearsing to her iconic songs such as Crazy in Love, Spirit and Drunk in Love.
Posts on social media have emerged thanking the pop singer for hosting a “garden concert” as well.
The reports come ahead of the grand opening of Atlantis The Royal in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Arabian Business had earlier revealed that the singer was reportedly asked to headline the opening for a limited amount of guests at a $24 million price tag.
Beyoncé’s sound check in Dubai
This will be Beyoncé’s first concert in five years, and will be held over the weekend. The mega-event is set to see VIP guests and A-list celebrities in attendance.
Initially set to open in October 2022, the launch was rescheduled for 2023. The hotel also pushed back their opening date for bookings which was supposed to begin in March, bookings are now being accepted starting February.
Along with Beyoncé, international DJ trio behind chart topping songs like Don’t You Worry Child, Save the World and Moth to a Flame will also be playing a set at the opening.
Swedish House Mafia’s last performance in the UAE was at the Formula 1 after race concert in November 2022.
Although the exclusive performances and celebrity appearances are for the invite-only guests, there will be a fireworks show for all on the night of the grand opening visible around the hotel.
Atlantis The Royal is a 43-storey cantilevered building, will feature 231 luxury apartments, 693 hotel rooms and 102 suites, all of which offer views of the Arabian Sea and Palm Island.
When opened, the hotel will also feature restaurants run by global celebrity chefs, some of which include Gastón Acurio, Costas Spiliadis, Ariana Bundy, Heston Blumenthal and José Andrés.
The property has multiple pools, including 44 private infinity pools attached to suites and penthouses, and two adults-only pools. The resort will also boast a helipad, “fire breathing” fountains and a tank with 4,000 jellyfish – described as the largest in the world.
Bookings can now be made for dates starting February 10 with the Sky Terrace Suite which starts at a price tag of AED17,417 per night.
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