Palestinian-Chilean breakout star Elyanna, 23 has been confirmed to perform on Friday, December 5 as part of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts line-up, joining Post Malone for an unforgettable night of music and cultural fusion in the UAE capital.
'Beautiful thing' hitmaker Benson Boone kicks off Yasalam presented by e& entertainment on Thursday, December 4. Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Elyanna and multi-platinum superstar Post Malone take the stage on Friday, December 5, following the day's practice sessions at Yas Marina Circuit. Heavy rock giants Metallica will deliver their thunderous performance after Saturday's qualification rounds on December 6. Pop megastar Katy Perry wraps the spectacular weekend in style on Sunday, December 7, following the thrilling F1 season finale.
Elyanna, 23, returns to the UAE capital just months after she dazzled fans as part of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour at Zayed Sports City Stadium in January which attracted over 200,000 fans across four sold-out shows.
Her distinctive style merges Arabic music with Latin Rhythms, creating an experimental Arab-pop sound that has captured a global audience.
We're thrilled to welcome Elyanna as part of a world-class Yasalam line up, Elyanna is unique and gifted artist, as she showed when she performed alongside Coldplay at Zayed Sports City in January.
said David Powell, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at Ethara
"Yasalam continues to showcase a diverse programme of thrilling entertainment that reflects our welcoming spirit. We put on a bigger spectacle every year and ticket holders will have an unforgettable time with us."
Born in Nazareth, Elyanna's musical talents were nurtured by her family, with early influences including iconic figures like Julio Iglesias and Sabah Fakhry. Elyanna's career took a significant turn when she was discovered at age 15 by Grammy-winner Nasri Atweh.
Her major achievements include being the first artist to perform in Arabic at Coachella, releasing the hit EP 'Elyanna' with over 100 million streams, and the release of her debut album 'Woledto' under Universal Arabic music.
Her addition to the 2025 After-Race Concerts lineup brings a compelling cultural dimension to the weekend's entertainment. Fans can expect electrifying performances of her hits during what promises to be a highlight of the 17th Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, taking place December 4-7, 2025.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders have exclusive access to the After-Race Concerts with soaring demand fans should secure their tickets and upgrades promptly through abudhabigp.com. Existing ticket holders can enhance their experience by purchasing a Golden Circle upgrade, which provides priority access near the stage.
For Friday events, the Garden on Yas General Access one-day pass offers excellent viewing from the outdoor terrace adjacent to the W Hotel, along with fan zone access and general admission to Friday's concerts. An array of luxurious hospitality packages is also available on the official website.