Lionel Richie returning to Dubai

Tickets for Lionel Richie's Dubai concert go on sale.

 Dubai is the penultimate stop in his latest tour. Courtesy Cavalli Club, Restaurant & Lounge
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Lionel Richie has confirmed rumours that he’s returning to the UAE this year.

The American singer-songwriter announced on his website that he’s performing at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on April 17.

Dubai is the penultimate stop in his latest tour, which begins in Perth, Australia on March 2 and closes in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 4.

The announcement stated that tickets will go on sale Sunday, February 2, though no other details were provided.

The 64-year-old musician's last album, Tuskegee, was released in 2012.

Tickets on sale from February 11 at www.timeoutickets.com and Virgin Megastores across the UAE. Ticket prices start at Dh295,; doors open at 7pm. For more information, visit www.lionelrichiedubai.com