It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since Beyoncé last performed a concert. And it sure raised a few eyebrows when the world’s most private superstar broke her stage silence with a one-off, invite-only concert … to launch Dubai’s newest “six-star” bling-fest, Atlantis The Royal. Hot on the heels of last year’s most collectively acclaimed album – Renaissance topped a whopping 19 year-end rankings – the appearance was loaded with significance, and the internet was quick to jump on every hand gesture and style choice in a hunt for meaning.
The January 21 appearance marked Queen Bey’s first full show since her appearance alongside billionaire hubby a the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa, in December 2018, and naturally the star-studded invite-only event was a fashionable affair, with Queen Bey donning a variety of designers. Not to mentioned the stylish A-list guests in attendance.Here’s what you need to know about Beyoncé’s monumental concert comeback – or shall we say, Renaissance?Shining on the red carpet
Considering Beyoncé was reportedly paid up to US$24 million for the one-hour performance at the luxury resort, according to multiple reports, she could afford to look like a million bucks on the red carpet. And indeed she did.
Even before she sang a note, the singer stole the show in a gilded bronze Dolce & Gabbana dress and leg-climbing sandal heels at a photo call ahead of her exclusive performance.Inside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s US$88 million Bel Air mansion
For accessories, she donned custom silver chandelier Messika earrings in an asymmetrical style, designed by Valérie Messika, proudly touted by the brand in a doubtless lucrative Instagram post.
Championing local designers
For the show itself, Beyoncé opted for stage outfits created by a variety of designers, mostly from the Middle East.
She took to the stage wearing a yellow custom canary corset-style gown, topped with feathers, designed specially for the occasion by Dubai house Atelier Zuhra.
Her second look was a red gown topped with gold sequin detailing and embellished sleeves by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran, per UAE broadsheet The National.
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The 41-year-old accessorised the design with a stunning metal headpiece.
For Beyoncé’s third and final look on stage, she donned a pink and gold sequin bodice with matching boots and gloves by Ukrainian designer Frolov.The star-studded guest list
It wasn’t just Dubai’s elite that got treated to the private show – celebrities also flocked to Atlantis The Royal for the exclusive event.
Kendall Jenner attended the launch in a dark brown figure-hugging gown by Schiaparelli with gold embellishment and matching straps, as per Harper’s Bazaar.
Closer to home Real Housewives of Dubai star Caroline Stanbury sparkled in a short dress by designer Ali Karoui and jewels by Atelier Spitaleri.
Other stars spotted in attendance included The Little Mermaid actress Halle Bailey, Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivory, British reality star Millie Mackintosh, Dubai Bling stars Kris and Brianna Fade, Irish singer Ronan Keating and beauty moguls Huda and Mona Kattan. And hubby Jay, of course.9 biggest celebrity pregnancy reveals ever, from Rihanna to Meghan Markle
The spectacular venue
It’s not every day Beyoncé puts on a private performance dripping in designer gear, so it goes without saying it was a big night for a highly anticipated hotel opening.
Located on the Palm Jumeirah next door to the brand’s flagship Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai’s new Atlantis The Royal spans across 63 hectares and boasts 795 rooms and suites, with 90 swimming pools and plenty of hospitality venues.
The resort is also set to be one of Dubai’s top new dining destinations, housing 17 restaurants on the property, including Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Hakkasan and Ariana’s Persian Kitchen.
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