Kelly Rowland set to take over Dubai

By Staff Writer
Published Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland is returning to the UAE later this month for a one-off performance.

Following a successful Australian tour, Grammy winner Rowland will belt out her biggest solo hits at Ocean Club Dubai, at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Hotel on March 26.

With a new record label and management, Rowland, who, along with childhood friend Beyonce, has been singing for more than 20 years, is enjoying a career resurgence.

Her latest single When Love Takes Over – a collaboration with French dance producer David Guetta – has taken the charts by storm. “This is a fresh start for me. I’m in a fantastic place right now,” she said.

“Half the time, I don’t even have to sing the words,” marvels Kelly at the reaction of dancers to the hit. “It’s just a fun record. It feels good. For so long, I’ve been saying I wanted to do a record that I could be me on.”

The 29-year-old had already had solo success before Destiny’s Child split in 2005 thanks to the number one single Dilemma with Nelly. She released her first solo album, Simply Deep, in 2002, from which Stole and Can’t Nobody became international hits. But it was the single Work that cemented her status as an acclaimed solo star.

And with memorable performances in the UAE, Rowland is relishing the opportunity to return.

“I’m so excited to come back to Dubai and perform. I always enjoy performing to a crowd that is so welcoming and Dubai is the number one spot,” she said.

- Tickets cost from Dh200. Doors open at 7pm. Email: bookings@oceanclubdubai.com