BEIRUT: Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi will welcome back American group the Backstreet Boys on Oct. 23, less than 18 months after their previous concert there in May last year.
Tickets for the 2023 gig, which was part of their DNA World Tour, sold out within six hours, making it one of the fastest-selling arena shows in the UAE.
Emirati newspaper The National reported on Wednesday that Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell will perform but fellow member Kevin Richardson will be absent because of scheduling issues.
Presale tickets will be available on the Live Nation website on Thursday before general sales begin at noon on Friday. Prices start at 295 dirhams ($80).
In our review of last year’s DNA World Tour concert, Arab News described it as a polished show with high production values that was flawless from start to finish. We said the vocals were pitch perfect, the harmonies deep, strong and vibrant, and the dance moves smoother than butter. Band members also took plenty of time between songs to talk to the audience and among themselves, and the chemistry between them was clearly still strong.
At one point, Carter, who stole the show with his incredible solo showcases, especially on “Shape of My Heart,” stopped the show and said: “I have to say something. Honest to God, coming from me, Abu Dhabi is probably the most beautiful place I’ve been to in the entire world. We love it here. I think I’m going to buy a house here.”
In January the group, which formed in 1993 in Florida and found fame with debut album “Backstreet Boys” in 1996, were on fire when they performed in Riyadh, headlining the Diriyah E-Prix after-race concerts. They enthralled the crowd with their infectious energy, signature harmonies, and a set list packed with timeless tracks.
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