This is Michael in Abu Dhabi

This is Michael is a tribute concert production devoted to the music and legacy of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. It is staged in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena and comes back after an earlier debut in the city that sold out. The show is built around Lenny Jay, a performer whose voice, physical presence and command of the choreography have drawn audiences around the world.

On stage, Lenny Jay is joined by an international cast of dancers, singers and live musicians. The production runs for about two hours and covers more than 20 of Michael Jackson's biggest hits. Alongside the songs come his signature choreography, recreations of his iconic costumes and an elaborate stage production designed to recall the scale of his live shows.

The tour has already played across Europe and Latin America and has sold more than 500,000 tickets worldwide, so this is a well-travelled show rather than a one-off tribute night.

Etihad Arena is one of the main indoor concert venues in the UAE capital. It sits on Yas Island, the part of Abu Dhabi known for its entertainment offering, which also includes theme parks, the Yas Marina circuit and a waterfront with restaurants and hotels. For anyone living in Dubai, Yas Island is a drive of roughly an hour to an hour and a half by car, so a concert here can easily be turned into an evening or a weekend out.

The format is a seated arena concert, a natural fit for fans of Michael Jackson's catalogue, for groups of friends and for families who want to hear the hits performed live with dancers and a band. It is also a good choice if you have wondered what a This is Michael show looks like in the UAE, since it brings the music, the movement and the staging together in one two-hour programme.