The concerts will be held during the ceremonial weigh-ins.
Dubai’s extended Eid Al Adha break is set for an electrifying start this year, with cage fights, live concerts, and two major Arab music stars taking the stage at Coca-Cola Arena.
As part of PFL MENA’s Pride of Arabia weekend, fight-night ticket holders will also gain access to live performances by Egyptian superstar Mohamed Ramadan and Saudi singer Bader Al Shuaibi ahead of the major MMA showdown in Dubai.
The concerts will take place during the ceremonial weigh-ins and press conference on May 23, transforming what is typically a tense pre-fight event into a full-scale entertainment spectacle. With schools already closing for the Eid holiday, the timing appears designed to turn the weekend into both a fight festival and a citywide celebration kickoff.
Mohamed Ramadan — actor, rapper, producer, and one of the Arab world’s biggest entertainment stars — is expected to bring his trademark high-energy performance to the arena. Songs such as Number One, Mafia, and Ya Habibi have helped him build a massive fanbase across the region and internationally, while his appearance at Coachella marked a milestone moment for Arab representation on the global stage.
Joining him is Bader Al Shuaibi, whose Khaleeji-pop style has earned him a loyal following across the GCC. Tracks including Mahsoma and Ya Hob established him as one of the region’s most recognisable pop voices, while his collaboration with K-pop singer AleXa even secured him a billboard feature in New York’s Times Square.
Then comes the main attraction — the fights themselves.
The following night, UAE fighter Mohammad Yahya will make his highly anticipated PFL debut against Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi in the featherweight main event. In the co-main event, Morocco’s unbeaten Salah Eddine Hamli takes on Algeria’s Ylies Djiroun.
Also on the card is 18-year-old Emirati fighter Zamzam Al Hammadi, widely regarded as a pioneer for women’s MMA in the UAE, who is set to make her eagerly awaited home debut.
Mohamed Ramadan, a longtime MMA fan, said the fusion of live music and combat sports felt like a natural fit. Meanwhile, Bader Al Shuaibi noted that Dubai audiences bring a unique atmosphere, particularly during major holiday weekends.
“I’ve been a fan of MMA for a long time — the discipline, the heart, and the courage it takes to step into that cage is something I deeply respect. Performing at PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia in Dubai, in front of that kind of crowd, is going to be a special night. See you on May 23,” Ramadan said.
Bader Al Shuaibi added: “Dubai always brings out the best in an artist — the energy here is unmatched. Being part of the PFL MENA weekend alongside Mohamed Ramadan and some of the region’s top fighters is a real honour. I’ll be giving it everything on May 23.”
For PFL MENA, the objective is clear: to turn Pride of Arabia into a full-scale entertainment experience that blends elite MMA action with live music and holiday-weekend excitement.
Event details
Live concerts night
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena
Date: May 23, 2026
Doors open: 7pm
Fight night
Date: May 24, 2026
Tickets: Available through Coca-Cola Arena.
