Snoop Dogg, Shakira tickets on sale

Tickets for controversial rapper's Yas Arena concert go on sale from 9am.

ATHENS, GA - MARCH 24:  Snoop Dogg performs at 40 Watt Club on March 24, 2011 in Athens, Georgia.  (Photo by Chris McKay/WireImage)
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ABU DHABI // Tickets for a concert by Snoop Dogg on May 6 at Yas Arena go on sale on Wednesday at 9am.

The award-winning American rapper will be performing songs from his new album, Doggumentary, in a event promoted by Flash Entertainment.

Standing tickets start at Dh250 for general admission and Dh595 for the 'fan pit' closest to the stage. Two VIP table categories, which are restricted to people aged 21 and older, will be available: a table for 10 will be Dh9,000 and for 15 people, Dh12,500. Fans can purchase tickets online at www.thinkflash.ae or via telephone at 800 35274. Hotel packages can also be booked at www.yasisland.com.

Tickets for the April 29 Shakira and Amr Diab will also be available tomorrow, starting at Dh250.

The Snoop Dogg show comes on the heels of the recent concerts by Eric Clapton, Tiesto, Thirty Seconds To Mars and Stevie Wonder as part of the Yas Island Show Weekends series.