David Blaine, Sunidhi Chauhan confirmed for ‘Abu Dhabi Summer Season’

David Blaine and Sunidhi Chauhan among the acts confirmed for ‘Abu Dhabi Summer Season’

American illusionist David Blaine is set to headline the ‘Abu Dhabi Summer Season’ in Emirates Palace. The entertainment schedule will run until August 29, featuring a wealth of performers providing family fun for the summer months.

First off, Du Forum on Yas Island will kick off festivities on June 12 as it screens the launch of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. From July 31 to August 2, family theatre show Freej Live: Abood’s Dream will bring the beloved Emirati cartoon to life twice a day at 2pm and 5pm in Emirates Palace.

On August 14 is the ‘Arab Stars Showcase’, bringing together last year’s Arab Idol winner, Palestine’s Mohammed Assaf, and Arabs Got Talent stars Ahmed El Bayed and Mohammed Al-Dairi to perform at Emirates Palace.

David Blaine will make his Middle Eastern debut from August 21 to 23 with the ‘Real or Illusion?’ show. Blaine, 41, is world-famous not just for his jaw-dropping magic but also for feats such as bring buried alive for seven days and standing on a 100-foot high and 22-inch wide pillar for 35 hours.

On August 15, Bollywood sensation Sunidhi Chauhan will serenade audiences in Emirates Palace. The 30-year-old playback singer from New Delhi will delve into her expansive repertoire of hits, a catalogue which has won her a whopping 12.2 million Facebook fans.

And finally, on August 28 and 29 the United Nations of Comedy II will unite an array of hilarious comics including Nemr Abou Nassar, Aron Kader, Mo Amer, Fahad Al Butairi, Khaled Khalafalla, Amir K and Sammy Obeid.

Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.ae. For all the latest information on shows, artists and timings, visit www.abudhabisummerseason.ae