The queen of hip-hop soul returns to the UAE with Family Affair energy and Real Love vibes
She’s finally coming back — and we’re more than Just Fine.
If Mary J. Blige’s voice soundtracked your life, prepare to lose it (in the best way).
The icon, the legend, the original queen of hip-hop soul is heading back to the UAE for a one-night-only live show at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai on 24 June.
It’s been over a decade since she last performed here, and let’s just say — we’ve missed her like Be Without You.
This is more than a concert. This is a celebration of every beat, hook, heartbreak, and comeback that Mary gave us over the past 30+ years.
What’s the 411?
Mary J. Blige isn’t just music royalty — she’s the moment, the movement, the Strength of a Woman.
Since her game-changing debut in 1992, she’s sold over 100 million records, dropped 14 studio albums, and made grown folks cry, dance, and feel everything in between. With nine Grammys, a Billboard Icon Award, and even an Oscar nomination, she’s not slowing down.
Expect wall-to-wall hits:
Real Love
Family Affair
No More Drama
Be Without You
Just Fine
And so many more…
Get ready to sing, sway, scream, and relive every moment you ever turned the volume up and said, “This one’s for me.”
Hello Gorgeous, Dubai
Presented by Live Nation Middle East, this show marks Mary’s long-awaited return to the stage in the UAE.
Sure, she made waves with a surprise appearance at Brooklyn Chop House during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year – but this is her on stage, in her element, and absolutely owning it.
Don’t Miss Out
Date: Monday, June 24
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Tickets on sale: From 4pm, Friday 2 May via livenation.me
Concert season Is heating Up
Mary J. is just the start. The UAE’s live music calendar is stacked:
So, clear your calendar. Call your crew. Put on your best boots and baggy jeans. Because Mary J. Blige is about to turn Dubai into one big Family Affair.
Tickets drop 4pm 2 May and they’re gonna fly!
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