In her first full set live performance in four years, Beyoncé took to the stage at the new Atlantis ‘The Royal Resort’ in Dubai on Saturday. The Grammy award-winning artist performed a 19-song set list which included a variety of her hit singles.
The question, however remains—was this ‘exclusive’ concert all that exclusive?
This is how a 24 million dollar performance starts #BeyonceInDubai pic.twitter.com/svmiKfeAQ4
— jordan ✌🏾 (@lifespayneful) January 21, 2023
With a guestlist of influencers and journalists, The Royal Resort set the stage for the ‘Crazy in Love’ superstar to make her live comeback in just over 4 years. The crowd included celebrities such as Chloe & Halle, Nia Long, Rich Mnisi, Rebel Wilson and Kendall Jenner.
Rich Mnisi with Chlöe x Halle Chloe x Halle at the Grand Reveal Weekend in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. pic.twitter.com/HHwSiNQetr
— Fashion MOEments (@FashionMOEments) January 21, 2023
Nia Long in Dubai 🖤 pic.twitter.com/uXSmZjLxzt
— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) January 22, 2023
The performance kicked off with Beyoncé in a sunflower yellow gown with sheer detailing. She started off with ‘At Last’ before telling the audience that she was joined in Dubai by her entire family. Jay-Z was there as well as all three kids, and both her parents, Tina and Matthew. Her eldest, Blue Ivy also gave the audience a surprise by joining her mom on stage for the performance of ‘Brown Skin Girl’.
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy performed “Brown Skin Girl” in Dubai last night pic.twitter.com/RvYbzij9cx
— J-Hopes Reacts (@hiphoptheory) January 22, 2023
And another wonderful surprise saw Beyoncé accompanied by Lebanese dancers ‘The Mayyas’ on stage. They were the group that won Americas got Talent season 17.
Beyoncé is the GOAT. #BeyonceInDubai 🙌🏿 pic.twitter.com/ajjANtRQMV
— Sedi Laka Music (@SediLakaMusic) January 23, 2023
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Throughout the performance, Queen B had three different outfit changes to accompany the feel of each set. As many predicted, she did not perform anything off her grammy-nominated album Rennaisance. Fans are hoping that there will be a live performance at this year’s Grammy awards happening in February.
Queen B also walked the red carpet before the show and stunned in a golden masterpiece. It is also reported that she got paid $35 million for her performance, equivalent to just over R600 million, which should probably be a fair estimate of what it takes to get the Queen herself to come and perform in your country.
Beyoncé was paid a whopping $35 million for her one-hour show at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, Daily Mail reports. pic.twitter.com/eUBo0OAkD8
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 22, 2023
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