Egyptian pop king Amr Diab will ring in the new year at Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island. Known to his fans as ‘Al Hadaba’, the 57-year-old, will perform his bevy of hits on an outdoor stage in the entertainment district's promenade. He will be supported that night by Dubai-based Lebanese singer Myriam Fares. There is a reason why Diab's shows are a perennial sellout. Backed by a cracking band comfortable playing both Arabic pop as well as Latin styles such as flamenco, Diab is a slick and energetic performer and is equally at home singing the upbeat pop of <em>Amarain, </em>as well as romantic ballads such as <em>Tamally Ma'ak.</em> The concert announcement solidifies Al Maryah Island as a go-to NYE destination for Abu Dhabi families and Arabic music lovers. Not only is the promenade lined with market stalls selling everything from food to exotic fashion-wear, the last few years saw the district hosting killer year-end concerts featuring the cream of Arabic talent, including Emirati star Hussein Al Jassmi and Iraqi crooner Kadim Al Saher. With the concert being free of charge, and a large crowd expected, fans are encouraged to arrive at the venue from 5pm to land a prime viewing location. Here's a few more Amr Diab hits that we expect to be played in Abu Dhabi: <em>Amr Diab and Myriam Fares will perform at Al Maryah Island on December 31. Doors opens at 5:00 pm, DJ and concerts start at 7:00 pm, and fireworks at 12:00 am.</em> ____________ <strong>Read more:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/macklemore-and-camila-cabello-to-headline-redfest-dxb-2019-1.799384">Macklemore and Camila Cabello to headline Redfest DXB 2019</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/we-all-deal-with-our-own-demons-dinah-from-fifth-harmony-tells-us-days-before-hiatus-announcement-1.714418">'We all deal with our own demons' Dinah from Fifth Harmony tells us days before hiatus announcement</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/album-review-macklemore-ryan-lewis-are-too-self-absorbed-to-have-any-fun-1.162474">Album review: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are too self-absorbed to have any fun</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/album-review-camila-cabello-s-debut-proves-she-s-here-to-stay-1.698390">Album review: Camila Cabello's debut proves she's here to stay</a></strong> ____________