DUBAI — India’s iconic singer Arijit Singh will perform live at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on December 19, launching Pantheon Development’s new ‘ICON Series’ of cultural events aimed at bringing global entertainment to the United Arab Emirates.

Singh, known for his emotive vocals and a string of blockbuster film tracks, remains one of the world’s most-streamed artists. Spotify’s 2025 global rankings placed him among the Top 10 artists worldwide, underscoring his international appeal.

Pantheon Development’s entry into live entertainment comes as the company pursues an aggressive growth strategy. It recently broke ground on two major projects — One RAK Central in Ras Al Khaimah, the first privately developed site within the RAK Central masterplan, and VOXA, an AED 800 million mixed-use development in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Triangle. A new MoU with India’s NBCC Ltd. adds to a project pipeline valued at more than AED 3 billion.

Singh’s performance will be the first in a series of shows planned under the ICON banner. Composer A.R. Rahman and sarod player Rishab Sharma are slated to perform in January 2026, with more internationally recognised artists to be announced in the coming months.