Close encounter with Robbie [review Dubai]

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'Published: 04/22/2006 12:00 AM (UAE)
By Kelly Crane, Staff Reporter

Robbie Williams opened his concert with hit song Radio. Karl Jeffs/Gulf News

The 25,000 capacity crowd screamed uncontrollably as the lights went down at Nad Al Sheba at 9pm. The waiting was finally over - and everyone knew that one of the world's greatest showmen was just about to rock the stage here in Dubai.
Dramatic Robbie shots flashed on the giant screens and the tension reached almost breaking point.
And then it happened. The desperation for tickets on March 8, the media reports, the joy and excitement of finally getting tickets, the controversy over forged and black market tickets were all forgiven and forgotten as the man himself appeared in a jet of smoke at the end of a runway stage.
The heat from eight giant flames could be felt across the venue as far back as the grandstand as Williams launched into song with Radio.
The crowd literally went wild as he came into focus dressed in a pair of jeans, a knee-length, buttoned jacket and trainers.
And it wasn't just about the songs as Robbie continued to vary the show with jokes, conversation, audience interaction and even jibes at J-Lo, who yesterday announced she is mysteriously postponing her concert in Dubai for around a month.
"Because she couldn't sell any tickets," Williams coughed under his breath.
People of all ages enjoyed the show and many people commented it was well organised by promoters Midas and sponsor The One.
And even though the concert "sold out" in three hours on March 8, tickets were still being sold at the venue - but you make up your own mind about that!
Williams performed all the expected hits such as Rock DJ, Let Me Entertain You and Angels.
Billed as the biggest concert in the UAE, Robbie, who performed for just over two hours, added the date in Dubai as part of his Close Encounters world tour.'