Punjabi music artist Karan Aujla is set to bring his It Was All A Dream World Tour to the United Arab Emirates for the first time. He will perform at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The concert follows Aujla’s recent India tour, which saw attendance from over 200,000 fans, and will mark his first stadium performance in the region. Organisers anticipate an audience of more than 30,000 at the Abu Dhabi show.
The event is presented by Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation, the same team behind Aujla’s India tour, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral.
The setlist will feature popular tracks such as ‘Admiring You,’ ‘Softly,’ and recent releases ‘Courtside’ and ‘Tell Me’, a collaboration with OneRepublic. Aujla will be joined by music producer Ikky, with the concert featuring large-scale visuals and sound production.
“I’m incredibly excited about performing in Abu Dhabi. The unwavering passion and support of my global fans have been my driving force from the very beginning. I can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with everyone attending. Let’s make history for Punjabi music,” says Karan Aujla.
“Karan Aujla is one of the most exciting artists in the world right now, and bringing his first-ever stadium show to the UAE is a big moment not only for his fans, but for the growing presence of Punjabi music in the region. This show reflects the appetite for diverse global talent here, and we’re proud to be making it happen,” adds James Craven, President, Live Nation Middle East.
“Following the resounding success of the It Was All A Dream tour in India, Team Innovation is thrilled to continue its’ partnership with Karan Aujla and Live Nation to bring this unparalleled experience to Abu Dhabi. We envision this concert as a landmark event, celebrating the global appeal of Punjabi music and Karan’s extraordinary talent,” says Mohit Bijlani, Co-Founder, Team Innovation.
So far, 2025 has been an eventful year for Aujla, with JUNO Award nominations and international collaborations. His music video for Courtside, filmed at the Miami Grand Prix, reached 23 million views within 24 hours.
