Published: Sun 7 May 2017, 4:51 PM
Updated: Sun 7 May 2017, 7:25 PM
Justin Bieber fanatics braved the scorching heat and turned up 10 hours before his concert started.
Thousands of loyal Bieber fans went to the Canadian singing star's The Purpose World Tour concert at the Autism Rocks Arena on Saturday.
Even though temperatures reached at a high of 43 degrees Celsius, Beliebers - what Bieber's loyal fans are called - brought tents and camped out near at the venue.
This is Bieber's second performance in Dubai. His first one was in 2013, though he had upset several fans and parents as showed up two hours late on stage on a school night.
Mira Akl, 13, said she went to his firs concert and was "so excited" when she heard he was coming back.
"I absolutely love him. I have so many posters of him. I wanted to make sure I wasn't late for his concert because of traffic, so I came here really early. I think I've been here since 11am," she said.
"I used all my savings that I had to purchase a ticket. It's totally worth it."
Gates opened at 4pm and Bieber stage arrival was meant at 8pm.
Ticket prices started at Dh335 for regular tickets and went up all the way to Dhs4,000 for the Ultimate Purpose Backstage Tour pass and a whopping 14,500 for a VIP table.
Malak Ahmed, 14, said she paid Dh600 for a regular priced ticket as they were sold out.
"Doesn't matter to me how much I had to pay. I had to get my hands on some. I went to his concert before and I had to go again," she said.
Helena, 14, had purchased the golden circle tickets for dh595.
"The last time I missed out on good tickets, this time I wanted to do it right. I love Justin and it's be a dream if I could meet him," she said.
Sohpia, 14, said: "I have his posters and all of his albums. If I had to come at 6am for him, I would come."
Though, it wasn't just teens who turned up to see the singing star perform. Adults Beliebers were also present.
David, 33, said: "I think his music has improved. He's gotten better. I don't mind coming to one of his gigs."
Priyanka Jain, 45, said: "My daughter loves him and she always plays his music. I started liking some of his songs too."
Two adult Beliebers flew all the way from Japan to see Bieber perform.
Kenchl said: "We'd follow him around the world if we could."
Bieber was spotted a day before his performance in Dubai playing football and taking a dip at the beach and at a pool. He was captured on video and pictures speaking to fans.
Sarwat@khaleejtimes.com
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