Mariah Carey returns to light up Saadiyat Nights 2026

The songstress is back - and she’s bringing the sparkle with her. Following a sold-out debut last year, global superstar Mariah Careyis set to return to Abu Dhabi for another unforgettable night under the stars as part of the new season of Saadiyat Nights.

The five-time Grammy winner will perform in the capital on 7 February 2026, headlining the open-air concert series on Saadiyat Island. The show, titled The Celebration of Mimi, promises a powerhouse mix of the songs that have defined her incredible career - from Hero and We Belong Together to Fantasy and Always Be My Baby.

With over 200 million albums sold worldwide and 19 Billboard No.1 hits (more than any other solo artist), Carey remains one of the most influential voices in pop and R&B. Her new album, Here For It All - her first in almost eight years - has already topped several Billboard charts, featuring collaborations with Anderson Paak, Kehlani, Shenseea and the Clark Sisters.

Carey first wowed audiences at Saadiyat Nights in 2024, opening the series to rave reviews and a sell-out crowd. Her upcoming return is expected to recreate that same magic - glamorous, soulful, and unmistakably Mariah.

She joins an already stellar line-up that includes Ludovico Einaudi (10 January), Lewis Capaldi (17 January), John Mayer (24 January), Ricky Martin (31 January) and Bryan Adams (11 February) — with more names still to come.

Tickets for Saadiyat Nights 2025–2026 are now on sale at Ticketmaster.ae.