Rod Stewart to play in Dubai

Veteran rocker Rod Stewart is to play a 'greatest hits' show in Dubai this spring, it was announced today. Stewart, who has sold more than 160 million albums in a career spanning five decades, will play at The Sevens on May 7. It will be the British star's first appearance in Dubai and promises to treat crowds to renditions of 'Maggie May', 'Tonight's the Night' and 'Forever Young'. His support act will be Spandau Ballet, who had hits in the 1980s with 'True', 'Gold' and 'Through the Barricades'. Band member Tony Hadley said: "We can't wait to get to Dubai and perform there for the first time. There is a such an international community over there and it is great to be able to take our show over to them." To register for advance tickets visit www.rodstewartdubai.com * The National