One Direction will split in 2016. Dubai reacts...

The break will come after the band, reduced to four members following the departure of Zayn Malik earlier this year, release their fifth album in March.

The hugely successful boy band One Direction will take a year-long break next year so that members can pursue separate interests.The break will come after the band, reduced to four members following the departure of Zayn Malik earlier this year, release their fifth album in March.Videographer: Kymberlee Fernandes/ Khaleej TimesVideo snippet: YouTube/ OneDirectionVEVO

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