Today's Edition
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Global superstar Alicia Keys returns to Saadiyat Nights for a special New Year's Eve performance on Saadiyat Island. Known for her soulful voice, powerful stage presence and timeless hits including "No One", "Empire State of Mind" and "Girl on Fire", the 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist will bring her emotional, piano-driven sound back to Abu Dhabi for an unforgettable night under the stars.
Keys rose to stardom with her 2001 debut album, "Songs in A Minor", which showcased her masterful piano skills, emotive vocals and songwriting prowess.
Hits like "Fallin'" and "A Woman's Worth" revealed a rare combination of technical skill and heartfelt storytelling, earning her critical acclaim and five Grammy Awards in her breakout year.
Throughout her career, Keys has continued to evolve as a songwriter, performer and cultural figure. Her albums, including "The Diary of Alicia Keys", "As I Am", and "ALICIA", explore themes of love, empowerment, and social consciousness, blending R&B, soul, jazz, and pop with striking originality.
Beyond her music, Keys has leveraged her platform for activism, philanthropy and creative initiatives, embodying her commitment to social justice and artistic integrity that extends far beyond the stage.
Keys' NYE concert on Wednesday, not only raises the curtain on 2026, but on the new Saadiyat Nights season, which boasts a stellar line-up including Diana Ross and Seal (January 9), Ludovico Einaudi (January 10), Lewis Capaldi (January 17), John Mayer (January 24), Max Richter (January 29) Ricky Martin (January 31), Mariah Carey (February 7) and Bryan Adams (February 11).
