Colombian singer J Balvin is set to raggaeton his way to Abu Dhabi and will play at The Arena, Yas Island’s brand new indoor venue, on September 5 as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week.
The first ever seven-day fight-and-fitness-themed festival will feature a series of nightlife and entertainment events organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to complement the UAE capital’s mega UFC 242 event.
Balvin topped the Global Top 50 on Spotify with his hit ‘Mi Gente’, before collaborating with American rapper Cardi B and Bad Bunny on the #1 hit ‘I Like It’ in 2018. With his wide-ranging collaborations, Balvin has now collected 16 #1 Billboard hits and over 20 billion YouTube views.
He has been the #1 global artist on that video platform for the last six weeks.
The concert will mark Balvin’s UAE debut as he finishes off the two-night Abu Dhabi Showdown Week ultimate concert series, which also includes a performance by superstar rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers on 4 September.
A special early bird sale for Balvin’s concert starts on Monday,19 August from 12pm.
