The Most Popular Arab Singers Who Have Performed in Oman

It’s hard to talk about romantic Arabic pop without mentioning Majid Al Mohandis. Often called the “Voice of Love”, he has built a huge fanbase across the Gulf and wider Arab world with emotionally charged lyrics, lush arrangements and a smooth stage presence. For many GCC listeners, a Majid ballad is the soundtrack to weddings, road trips and late-night playlists.

In Oman, his profile has been steadily building, and that momentum is now culminating in a major solo concert at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. The official OCEC website and leading ticketing platforms confirm that Majid will headline Madinat Al Irfan Theatre on 7 November 2025, with a full evening of live music. The event is marketed as a night of “soulful hits, elegance and emotion”, and early ticket campaigns already highlight him as one of the most celebrated Iraqi-Saudi voices of his generation. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The choice of venue matters here. Madinat Al Irfan Theatre is designed for serious live productions, with professional acoustics, high-end lighting rigs and comfortable, tiered seating. For a vocalist like Majid Al Mohandis, whose songs rely on both lyrical clarity and dynamic range, this kind of set-up helps every note land exactly as it should – from the softest verse to the big, orchestral choruses.

For fans, the concert is more than just a “greatest-hits” night. It’s an opportunity to hear arrangements that are usually only experienced through headphones or car speakers, now expanded with live band, backing musicians and the energy of a full theatre. Expect a setlist that weaves between early favourites and newer material, with plenty of sing-along moments.

If there is one artist who can transform any venue into a regional event, it’s Amr Diab. Known to fans as “El Hadaba”, he has been shaping the sound of Arabic pop since the 1980s, constantly reinventing his style while keeping a very recognisable musical identity. When a legend like that comes to Oman, it becomes headline news.

In January 2023, Jebel Sifah – the coastal resort community just outside Muscat – hosted Amr Diab for a one-night-only concert at Dunes Beach Club. Regional radio, lifestyle media and Jebel Sifah’s own channels all promoted the show as a rare chance to see him in an intimate, beachfront setting, with ticketed entry and limited capacity. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Different sources mention 19 or 20 January, but they all agree on the essential facts: the concert took place at Dunes Beach Club, it was part of a special Jebel Sifah events weekend, and it featured a mix of his classic and recent hits. The artist’s own official photo gallery from “Oman 2023” shows a packed outdoor crowd facing a large coastal stage, with stage lights and LED visuals reflecting off the water and surrounding resort.

For Oman’s concert scene, this event was symbolic. It showed that the country can successfully host a world-famous Egyptian superstar in a non-traditional venue, outside the usual theatre or hotel ballroom format. For organisers, it proved that fans are willing to travel slightly outside the city centre for the right artist and the right experience. For many fans, it remains one of the most memorable nights of live music they’ve had in Oman.

While some artists dominate radio and streaming, others dominate the live stage. Kadim Al Sahir, often described as the “Caesar of Arabic Song”, is firmly in the second category – though he does both. His concerts are not just about catchy tunes; they are full productions built around orchestras, poetry and a deep emotional connection with the audience.

On 15 November 2024, Kadim brought this experience to Oman, headlining a major concert at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat. Ticketing platforms list the show clearly as “Kadim Al Sahir Live in Oman”, with OCEC as the venue and evening doors opening before a full night of music. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

The set-up for a Kadim concert is different from a typical pop show. You can expect a seated audience, a full band or mini-orchestra, and an artist who is as comfortable reciting classic Arabic poetry as he is singing the choruses that have become regional anthems. Reviews and fan comments from the Muscat show mention a carefully designed sound mix, powerful lighting and a setlist that moved between romance, nostalgia and big, dramatic climaxes.

For Oman, hosting Kadim at OCEC sends a strong signal to the region: the country is ready for top-tier, artist-driven productions that require serious technical support and a disciplined venue. It also positions Muscat as a natural stop in multi-country tours, especially for Gulf and Levantine artists who can now see Oman as a strong ticket-selling market rather than an experimental extra date.

Assala Nasri is one of the most powerful voices in contemporary Arabic music. Her discography stretches from deeply emotional ballads to stronger, more rhythmic tracks, but in every style the vocal control and intensity are there. Live, she brings that same force to the stage – which makes her a perfect fit for a theatre like Madinat Al Irfan.

In October 2024, Omani fans finally got the chance to experience Assala in that environment. Event listings and local media confirm that she performed at Madinat Al Irfan Theatre in OCEC on Tuesday 29 October, with marketing that invited fans to “welcome fall with the sweetest Arabic melodies”. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

The structure of an Assala concert typically mixes long, emotionally loaded songs with moments of interaction and casual talk with the crowd. When she sings her older, iconic tracks, the audience often takes over entire sections, turning the performance into a call-and-response between artist and hall. In Muscat, that dynamic played out in a venue that was big enough to feel grand, but still intimate enough that individual voices and reactions could be heard.

For many attendees, the combination of Assala’s vocal power, the acoustics of the theatre and the atmosphere of an autumn evening in Muscat created something special – the kind of show that people talk about long after the last encore.

If Assala represents one pillar of modern Arabic singing, Angham represents another. Often advertised as the “Voice of Egypt”, Angham has spent decades developing a style that sits between classical and modern, with carefully arranged songs that give her room to play with phrasing, dynamics and emotion.

In May 2025, she brought that sound to Muscat with a concert at Madinat Al Irfan Theatre. Ticketing pages promote the event as “a magical evening with the legendary Voice of Egypt”, highlighting a setlist built around beloved hits like “Sidi Wossalak”, “Kol Ma Ne’arrab” and “Omry Ma’ak”, and emphasising that the show would take place at OCEC’s flagship theatre space. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

For concert-goers, an Angham show is often about subtleties: vocal runs that sit perfectly on top of the band, small changes in tempo or arrangement that make a familiar song feel new again, and a strong connection with the lyrics. The reviews and feedback around the Muscat performance underline exactly that: a polished, emotionally rich night where both the artist and the venue delivered.

From a scene perspective, the Angham concert is also a signal that Oman is attracting not just Gulf and Levantine stars, but top-tier Egyptian artists as well – rounding out the spectrum of Arabic music on offer during each concert season.

To understand how seriously Oman takes Arab music, you only need to look at the programming of the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM). Alongside Western operas and symphonic concerts, ROHM also hosts carefully curated nights of Arab music, bringing major regional voices into one of the most prestigious cultural buildings in the Gulf.

One of the clearest examples is Nawal El Kuwaitia. Described by ROHM itself and Omani media as “Qitharat Al Khaleej” – the Harp of Khaliji Song – Nawal is a veteran Kuwaiti icon whose career spans decades of Khaliji classics. She performed at ROHM on 25 January 2019, as part of the house’s 2018–2019 season, with press releases and season guides highlighting her as one of the headline Arab singers of the year. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Performing in an opera house changes the feel of a concert. The architecture, the dress code, the seat layout and the stage technology all communicate a sense of ceremony. For Nawal, whose songs already carry a strong sense of tradition and musical depth, the ROHM setting allowed her to present Khaliji music with the full weight and dignity it deserves – supported by an audience that came ready for a refined, listening-focused evening.

For Oman, this concert was important not only as an event, but as a statement: Khaliji music is not just for casual nights in hotel ballrooms; it can stand proudly in the same space as opera and symphonic repertoire. That positioning helps attract both devoted Arab music fans and curious international visitors who want to experience a “high-culture” version of regional music.

Not every important concert in Oman takes place in a theatre or opera house. Increasingly, hotel ballrooms and nightlife-oriented venues are drawing in a younger crowd that wants to dance, move and treat the show more like a long party than a formal sit-down performance. Sara Al Zakaria sits right in the middle of that shift.

Event organisers and ticketing platforms describe her as a Lebanese superstar known for high-energy, crowd-moving sets. In August 2024, she headlined a major night at the Sheraton Oman Hotel in Muscat, supported by DJs like Stephy Diab and Eddy Le Grand, with the event running from 8 p.m. until around 3 a.m. The marketing material promised a blend of live vocals and club-style beats in a ballroom turned into a mini-festival. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

For promoters, bringing artists like Sara to Muscat fills a gap: younger Arab and expatriate audiences who want something more intense than a quiet lounge act but don’t necessarily want to travel to Dubai every time they feel like a major night out. For artists, it proves that Oman’s nightlife circuit can support events that go well beyond the traditional dinner-and-show model.

Taken together with the theatre and opera concerts mentioned earlier, this shows how diverse Oman’s live-music offering has become. On one weekend, you might have Nawal El Kuwaitia at ROHM; on another, Sara Al Zakaria turning a hotel ballroom into a dance floor until sunrise.