Dubai Events & Concierge Guides
Hear about the season's key events and rare opportunities before anyone else.
Abu Dhabi Concerts, December 2026 – January 2027: Line-up and Tickets
Andrea Bocelli, Anyma ÆDEN, Imagine Dragons, Mariah Carey and Ludovico Einaudi — five big concerts on Yas Island in eight weeks. Dates, venues and how to get in.
Monaco Grand Prix 2027: How to Watch — Paddock Club, a Terrace or a Yacht
4–6 June 2027, with Monaco’s first Sprint. Paddock Club, terraces above the track and yachts in Port Hercule compared: prices, views and what to book first.
Private Jet from Dubai: What a Charter Costs on Popular Routes
A light jet from $4,000 an hour, a heavy jet from $9,500. Indicative prices from Dubai to Riyadh, Tashkent, the Maldives, Moscow, Nice and London, and what moves the final number.
F1 Paddock Club Prices: Every Grand Prix Compared, and What You Get
From $5,800 in Baku to $15,500 in Monaco for a three-day pass. What Paddock Club costs at each race, what is included and when it beats Champions Club or a yacht.
How to Choose a Luxury Concierge in Dubai in 2026: 7 Checks
A global club, a hotel concierge, a bank service or a local company — each has its strengths. Seven questions to ask before you pay anyone.
How Much Does a Private Concierge in Dubai Cost? Membership vs Pay-per-Request
Global concierge clubs charge from £2,000 to $210,000 a year. In Dubai there is another model — no membership fee, you pay per request. Here is which one makes sense for you.
November 2026 in the UAE and Qatar: The Biggest Events and How to Get In
Hans Zimmer and Khamzat Chimaev at Etihad Arena, Frieze Abu Dhabi, UFC in Doha and the Qatar Grand Prix — every big November 2026 event in the Gulf with dates and venues, plus two major events further afield.
Yacht Charter in Dubai: How to Choose the Size, Marina and Route
From a sunset cruise for two to a wedding on a superyacht facing Burj Khalifa: which yacht size fits your occasion, what it costs per hour and the details to check before you book.
Ticket and VIP scams in Dubai: 9 schemes and how to protect yourself
Fake Formula 1 and concert tickets, prepaid “yachts”, fake concierges on Instagram and Telegram, transfers to personal cards. We break down the 9 most common scam schemes in Dubai and the UAE, the warning signs and what to do if you have already paid.
A Russian-speaking concierge in Dubai: what it does and how it works
Event tickets, yachts, private jets, hotels, restaurants and transfers in Dubai — in one message and in your language. What a UAE concierge does, how booking and payment work, and why Obsidians Concierge works in English, Russian, Uzbek and Chinese, 24/7.
Sold out: how to get into a sold-out event in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Formula 1, UFC, Etihad Arena concerts and Dubai Opera ballet often sell out weeks ahead. Here is where seats come from after a sell-out, how hospitality packages differ from resale, how to avoid scams — and how Obsidians finds tickets on the day you ask.
December 2026 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: the biggest events and how to get tickets
December 2026 is the busiest month of the UAE season: Andrea Bocelli on 2 December, the Bolshoi Nutcracker at Dubai Opera, Imagine Dragons, XCAT, Mariah Carey on 12 December and New Year’s Eve at Atlantis. Dates, venues and how to get the best seats.
UAE Season 2026/27: The Biggest Events from October to May
From October 2026 to May 2027 the UAE hosts the biggest events of its season: the XCAT finale in Dubai on 12–13 December, Dubai Shopping Festival from 4 December to 17 January and the Dubai World Cup on 27 March. Here is the month-by-month calendar — and we can get you into every event. Same-day confirmation.
Six Kings Slam 2026 moves to 27–30 December — and Sinner is back
The Riyadh event moves from October to 27, 28 and 30 December 2026. Jannik Sinner is back in the six-man field, with a $13.5 million purse at stake.
Katy Perry at Atlantis
The Palm's Gala Dinner · Thursday 31 December. The black-tie evening of the year. Champagne and canapés from 6pm, a 30-piece live band through dinner — lobster, caviar, sushi, live cooking stations — then Katy Perry on an outdoor deck over the water, Firework as the countdown, and the fireworks racing the length of the Palm from Atlantis to The Royal.
Baku, decided by two tenths · Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 · 26 September
Some Grands Prix are remembered for a car. Baku 2026 will be remembered for a gap: 0.196 seconds between George Russell and Max Verstappen. From the Paddock Club terrace above the pit lane, the last five laps were watched standing up.
Baku 2026: The Season's Strangest Weekend — and the Best View of a Champion Being Born
Formula 1 is living through a story it hasn't seen in decades. Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by around fifty points — every remaining race brings him closer to becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history. Second in the standings: Lewis Hamilton, finally winning in Ferrari red, with one last shot at the eighth crown the whole sport has waited for. Whatever happens next, this season's ending will be retold for years. And the next chapter is written in Baku — September 24–26.
Access to Legends: Booking World-Class Celebrities for Your Events
At Obsidians, we don't just create events; we create history. We know that for an event to be truly legendary, it needs a central element that exceeds all expectations. We're excited to announce the launch of our most exclusive service: full-service booking of A-list celebrities for your private celebrations, corporate gala dinners, and private presentations. Now what seemed impossible becomes part of your reality. Want Adele to sing at your anniversary, or Drake to host your corporate awards ceremony? With Obsidians, it's possible.
Obsidians Expands Horizons: World-Class Cricket Now in Our Portfolio
At Obsidians, we know that true luxury means access to events that define the culture of entire nations. We're pleased to announce the strategic expansion of our sports division: cricket has officially joined our list of exclusive offers. Cricket is more than just a sport; it's the game of kings, a status symbol, and the passion of millions. Obsidians clients now have access to the most prestigious stadiums on the planet—from the legendary Lord's in London to the futuristic Narendra Modi Stadium in India and iconic arenas around the world.
What People Actually Buy from a Concierge
Clients don't leave requests with us. They entrust us with desires.
Why Big Events Disappoint — and What We Offer Instead
Same Event. A Different Experience.
How to Choose a Yacht: Tips for Renting a Premium Yacht
A complete guide to choosing a yacht for charter. Learn what to consider, from vessel type and crew to the hidden nuances of logistics from OBSIDIANS. "Choosing a yacht is only 50% of the success. The other 50% is the work of the crew, which we select individually for each charter. Whether it's Dubai's best sushi chef on board or a flyboard instructor, we fill the space with meaning."