DUBAI: Omar Kamal/Dubai Opera enthusiasts were treated to a mesmerizing and heartwarming performance in a sold-out concert by the Palestinian star, the audience were moved to tears in a stellar performance to finish the torturous year on a beautiful note.
In addition his latest hit, Sar Andi Ayleh (Now I Have a Family), which reached the top of the charts in record time, Kamal performed his own rendition of iconic songs by great artists, such as Ya Rayeh Sawb Bladi. Omar and his band from London also played his hugely popular Christmas medley bringing a positive and festive touch to the repertoire. The crowd favorite of the night was Helwa Ya Baladi whichbrought the crowd onto their feet, the atmosphere was truly special The evening was brought to a close with an unplanned performance of Le Beruit requested by shouts and screams from the audience.
The concert was Kamal’s first since the outbreak of the global pandemic having been locked down in London, and his second performance in Dubai after last year’s sold-out concert at Dubai Opera as part of his 2019 global tour. Omar also shows his deeply charitable nature in a collaboration with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), he promotes UNRWA’s latest winter campaign.
Commenting on the success of the concert, Omar Kamal said: “I am excited to be in the UAE, and in Dubai in particular. My previous successful experience encouraged me to visit again and perform at the Dubai Opera. I would like to extend my gratitude to the audience and to my fans in the region and across the Arab World, who are the reason for my success, and as I strive to exceed their expectations, I always make sure to offer my best performance yet.”
Omar’s fans in the US are looking forward to his performance next year at the globally renowned Jazz at Lincoln Centre, New York, as the opening date for his US tour.
