 Hollywood and Indian movies are popular in Dubai ( UAE ) . Since 2004 , the city has hosted the annual Dubai International Film Festival which serves as a showcase for Arab film making talent . Musicians Amr <unk> , Diana Haddad , Aerosmith , Santana , Mark Knopfler , Rick Ross , Elton John , Pink , Shakira , Celine Dion , Coldplay , Lady Gaga , Jennifer Lopez , Justin Bieber , Selena Gomez and Roxette have performed in the city . Kylie Minogue was reportedly paid $ 3 @.@ 5 million to perform at the opening of the Atlantis resort on 20 November 2008 . The Dubai Desert Rock Festival was also another major festival consisting of heavy metal and rock artists but is no longer held in Dubai . 
