Abu Dhabi serves as a significant cultural hub in the Middle East music industry, officially designated as a UNESCO City of Music in 2021¹. The emirate hosts major international artists and features diverse musical genres from traditional Khaleeji folk music to contemporary pop, hip-hop, and electronic music². As part of the UAE's growing entertainment sector, Abu Dhabi contributes to the region's projected digital music market revenue of $40.74 million by 2025³.