Enrique Iglesias, Lionel Richie and Craig David are among the artists who will perform at the Winter at Tantora festival in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia early next year.
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Also performing are the funk-jazz group Jamiroquai and operatic pop group Il Divo.
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Winter at Tantora will take place between December 19, 2019 and March 7, 2020. The music of Omar Khairat will kick off the festival on December 27 followed by A Celebration of Beethoven on January 3, Andrea Bocelli on January 31 and Yanni on February 7.
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Il Divo are set to entertain on January 17, while Jamiroquai will perform on January 24. Iglesias will perform on February 21 and David and Richie will perform on February 28.
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According to a media release, the Saudi Tourist Visa programme will allow travellers to obtain one-year multiple-entry visas and can spend up to 90 days in the country; visitors from 49 countries and regions will be able to apply for a visa online or on arrival into Saudi Arabia through electronic kiosks or immigration counters. Other visitors can apply at the Saudi consulate in their home country.
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To attend the music events, international visitors can purchase one of several packages, which include return flights, accommodation and transport within Al-Ula.
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Weekend packages range from SAR 4,650-32,175 (Dh4,559-31,510), while single day packages range from SAR 3,365-10,1005 (Dh3,295-9,798).
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