Dubai’s live music crowd gathered at The Fridge Warehouse in Alserkal Avenue on May 19 as Celinedee Matahari headlined the closing night of Concert Series Season 49 with her first intimate headline show.
The 18-year-old singer-songwriter performed a set packed with original music, emotional ballads, and K-pop crowd favorites shortly after finishing her Comic Con India tour. Audience members watched her perform tracks including “Stay,” the original song previously praised by Shania Twain during the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi.
The concert also marked another major Dubai moment for an artist whose name has rapidly circulated through regional entertainment headlines during the past year.
A Headline Concert After A Viral Career Breakthrough
Celinedee Matahari first gained international attention after a viral encounter with A. R. Rahman in Dubai. After hearing her sing outside his car, Rahman later invited her to perform a duet with him at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
That moment introduced her to a wider audience in the UAE and internationally.
Her visibility expanded further after Celine Dion reposted her cover of “L’hymne à l’amour” on Instagram, adding another major name to the growing list connected to her career story.
The Fridge Warehouse Audience Got Originals And K-Pop Favorites
During the May 19 concert at The Fridge Warehouse, Celinedee performed a mix of upbeat originals and slower ballads before ending the night with Blackpink songs and Rosé’s “APT.”
The show was sponsored by Lee Cooper at Shoemart.
Fans attending the concert saw a performance style that moved easily between multiple languages, pop influences, and live crowd interaction. Her multilingual abilities have become one of the most talked-about parts of her growing profile, with the singer able to perform fluently in 20 languages.
Who Is Celinedee Matahari?
Celinedee Matahari is a Dubai-born French-Indonesian singer-songwriter who has quickly become one of the emerging young names in the UAE music scene.
Before turning 18 in March 2026, she had already performed for two Indonesian presidents and royalty, including an appearance for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Watan alongside the Emirates Orchestra.
Her résumé also includes opening performances for Jason Derulo and Macy Gray at Coca-Cola Arena.
She recently completed a Comic Con India tour before returning to Dubai for her headline concert at The Fridge Warehouse.
Why This Matters
Celinedee Matahari’s headline concert added another major chapter to the growing visibility of young UAE-connected artists entering larger entertainment conversations internationally.
Her recent career moments linked to A.R. Rahman, Céline Dion, Comic Con India, and high-profile UAE performances have placed her name into a rapidly growing music conversation tied to Dubai’s live entertainment scene.
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