Abu Dhabi (Agencies): Grammy Award-winning band Coldplay lit up a chilly Abu Dhabi with a visual and auditory spectacle on Thursday at Zayed Sports City Stadium, marking the beginning of their four-day concert series as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour.
The setlist featured crowd favorites including “All the Love,” “Yellow,” “Hymn for the Weekend,” “Paradise,” “The Scientist,” “Clocks,” and “A Sky Full of Stars.” Adoring fans wore glowing wristbands that pulsed in sync with the music, while bursts of confetti, large illuminated planets suspended throughout the stadium, and balloons floating across the crowd added to the magical atmosphere.
Coldplay engaged with the audience, including having a couple reveal their baby’s gender, drawing cheers from the crowd. Frontman Chris Martin charmed the audience further by speaking in Arabic, saying, “Assalamu alaikum, wa masa’ al khair. Shukran jazeelan,” which translates to “Peace to you, and good evening. Thank you very much.”
Before Coldplay’s set, Chilean-Palestinian singer Elyanna warmed up the crowd with a captivating performance, singing hits including “Ganeni” and “Mama Eh.” She later joined Coldplay on stage to perform their collaborative track, “We Pray.”
The concert ended with a breathtaking fireworks display. Coldplay will perform in the UAE capital on January 11, 12, and 14.