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Fadel Chaker adds second Abu Dhabi concert after 20 November Etihad Arena show sells out

Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker will perform with his son Mohamed Chaker at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on 20 November. A second show on 23 November was added after the first sold out.

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Image: Gulf News
Image: The National

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Centre · 2Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker is to perform a joint concert with his son, Mohamed Chaker, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on 20 November. Centre · 2Tickets for that show went on sale on Monday 26 October at 6 pm, and it has since sold out. Centre · 1Organiser Moments Events announced a second concert at the Yas Island venue on 23 November. Tickets went on sale on Wednesday 28 October, and Etihad Arena lists them from Dh295 up to Dh4,500 for front-row Royal seats.

Centre · 2The Abu Dhabi dates follow Chaker's return to the stage at Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia on 22 October, in a show titled Awdat al-Ghayeb (Return of the Absent One). The National reports shows on both 22 and 23 October at Abu Bakr Salem Theatre, and says it was his first concert in 14 years. Centre · 1Gulf News spoke to fans in Abu Dhabi, who described their excitement and the nostalgia his songs evoke. One said he might not be able to afford tickets, and another said she felt envy on seeing videos of the Riyadh show. Centre · 1The father and son have recorded together: their 2025 duet Kifek A Fira'i was included in The National's 50 best Arabic songs of the year, and Chaker kept releasing music, including the 2025 singles Ahla Rasma and Elhob W Bass, during his absence from the stage.

Centre · 1The National also gives the legal background. Chaker surrendered to Lebanese authorities in October 2025 after about 12 years in the Ain Al Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon, and was released on bail in July. Convictions issued in his absence were vacated and a new trial ordered. Centre · 1He still faces military court proceedings linked to the 2013 clashes between supporters of radical cleric Ahmed Al Assir and the Lebanese army, and has repeatedly denied taking part in the fighting. His lawyer told Billboard Arabia that a hearing set for 21 October was postponed until 25 November.

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Both outlets treat the story as a music-event item. Gulf News writes a fan-led anticipation piece ahead of ticket sales. The National reports the sell-out and added date, and adds the singer's legal background.
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Gulf News stresses fans' emotional attachment and nostalgia. The National stresses ticket prices, the second date and the return after 14 years.
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Gulf News does not mention Chaker's legal situation or the Riyadh shows on both nights. The National gives no fan reaction.
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“It has always been my dream to attend a Fadel Chaker concert and sing it with him live” — Gulf News
“He continues to face military court proceedings linked to the 2013 clashes” — The National

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