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- This is a rare chance for fans of the golden indie-rock era to relive it live — and for a new generation to see why the band’s music still hits so hard.
- Their latest album The Human Fear leans heavily into live energy — most tracks were recorded in a way that feels like you’re already in the middle of the concert.
- The band behind mid-2000s indie anthems like Take Me Out, Jacqueline and The Dark of the Matinee will take over Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, December 13, delivering a night built for pure, sweaty, guitar-fuelled chaos.
Scottish rock legends Franz Ferdinand are touching down in Dubai this weekend — and the city’s music scene is about to explode. The band behind mid-2000s indie anthems like Take Me Out, Jacqueline and The Dark of the Matinee will take over Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, December 13, delivering a night built for pure, sweaty, guitar-fuelled chaos.
And here’s the big twist: ticket prices have been cut, making the show one of the cheapest arena concerts of the year.
A Rock Night Dubai Has Been Waiting For
With more than 20 years of hits, Franz Ferdinand still knows exactly how to get a crowd jumping. Their latest album The Human Fear leans heavily into live energy — most tracks were recorded in a way that feels like you’re already in the middle of the concert. Expect the classics, expect the new stuff, expect the dance floor to shake.
New Line-Up, Same Unstoppable Energy
Frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy remain the band’s core duo, backed by Julian Corrie, Dino Bardot and Audrey Tait — all known for their killer stage presence. What started as illegal underground gigs in Glasgow has evolved into one of the most consistently electric acts of the 21st century.
The Ticket Prices Everyone Is Talking About
Dubai fans are buzzing — Live Nation Middle East has dropped ticket prices under a Holiday Week promo, making this huge gig crazily accessible.
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AED 99 – Holiday Week promo (reserved seating)
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AED 295 – Fan pit standing 21+ and Lower Tier Silver
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AED 395 – Lower Tier Gold
For a band of this level, those prices are honestly wild.
One of Dubai’s Biggest Shows of 2025
This is a rare chance for fans of the golden indie-rock era to relive it live — and for a new generation to see why the band’s music still hits so hard. If you’re heading to the show and haven’t explored City Walk, it’s worth checking out the surrounding restaurants and spots before the gig.
From AED 99. Sat Dec 13. Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk.
