Bocelli will perform in the gardens of the Emirates Palace to an expected audience of more than 5,000 fans, according to a statement.

The sixth annual Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Festival runs March 21 to April 2.

Tickets are on sale now and available from www.timeouttickets.com, www.boxofficeme.com and Virgin Megastores across the United Arab Emirates.

Next on the books for Bocelli is a date at Campo Futbol in Caracas, Venezuela, April 25.