- The Icon of the East delights fans with a blend of timeless classics and contemporary hits
- Superstar Ebru Gündeş joins Assala for a memorable night of music, glamour and camaraderie
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 7 April 2025: Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping, and attractions, welcomed last night the Icon of the East, Assala Nasri, who lit up the Main Stage with a spectacular concert. She was introduced on stage by the presenters of Al Arabiya 99, the official radio partner of the concert.
In a heartwarming and unexpected moment, Turkish superstar Ebru Gündeş joined Assala behind the scenes during her rehearsals and preparations, before joining the audience to enjoy the performance. Assala proudly introduced Ebru to the crowd, adding a special touch of glamour and camaraderie to the evening.
What followed was a breathtaking, soulful journey through Assala’s most cherished songs. These included ‘Shokran’, ‘Al Soura’, ‘Akter’, ‘Rawah w Rouh’, ‘Ya Magnoon, ‘Ensan’, ‘Kevokim – Ghanou Manaa El Leileh’, ‘Eshtagt lak’, ‘Bent Akaber’, ‘Fouq’, ‘Sawaha Galbe’, ‘Ghalban’ and ‘Thak El Ghaby’, leaving a lasting impression on her fans.
Her velvety voice, stardom and commanding stage presence transported the audience through a spectrum of emotions, blending vibrant energy, heartfelt romance and joyful nostalgia. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, Assala’s performance was a celebration of music, memory and musical brilliance.
Produced by Rotana, the concert sparked excitement among guests of all ages. Throughout the evening, the Icon of the East warmly engaged with her audience, listening to their requests, approaching fans from the stage, locking eyes with them and waving from the Main Stage in genuine appreciation.
Assala Nasri’s concert is part of a lineup of exceptional events at Global Village this Season 29, each curated to provide guests with incredible entertainment experiences. Global Village continues to foster cross-cultural connections while providing a diverse range of world-class entertainment and positioning itself as the premier destination for immersive family experiences.
About Global Village:
Global Village is the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions.
The destination boasts a growing popularity and a profound connection with the guests, solidifying its position as the region’s number one (#1) entertainment and cultural hub. Since opening its gates in 1997, Global Village has welcomed over 100 million guests, with last Season 28 achieving a new proven record of a crowd footfall of 10 million.
Building on this success, Global Village Season 29 is set to offer a spectacular experience. This season, the destination is hosting 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures, with more than 3,500 shopping outlets and over 250 dining options. The park is home to 400+ world-class performers featured in 40,000 shows. Guests can also enjoy over 200 rides and games at Carnaval, making Global Village home to the largest and most diverse range of events, shows, shopping and dining experiences.