The Queen has returned.
It’s been 4 years since Beyoncé’s final headlining present, and her efficiency on the new Atlantis The Royal Resort in Dubai on Saturday night time (Jan. 21) was a fittingly grand return.
The star-studded present started Saturday night time like a theatrical manufacturing. Violinists topped with metallic gold headpieces and voluminous pink skirts hit the stage first, and Beyoncé’s dancers and extra musicians adopted in matching garb, standing nonetheless with their palms folded in entrance of the Egyptian-themed backdrop.
As friends on the invite-only, hour-long efficiency began screaming with pleasure, Queen Bey raised up on a platform carrying a yellow corseted costume, topped with a feathered skirt and a feathered backpiece.
Fireworks exploded above the venue as the enduring artist opened the present singing Etta James’ “At Final” right into a gold microphone. Then, she introduced to the gang that her mother, Tina Knowles, father, Mathew Knowles, her “stunning husband” Jay-Z and their youngsters, Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir Carter had been all within the viewers to assist her.
Whereas Jay-Z stayed in his seat when Beyoncé carried out “Loopy in Love” (she began it off with the “50 Shades of Gray” model and wrapped with the unique), Blue Ivy hit the stage for a collab.
The 11-year-old continued to show she’s a star-in-the-making when she strolled out in a pink sequined jumpsuit topped with a billowy skirt, and flipped her braids whereas she walked right down to her mother’s facet.
As Beyoncé began performing “Brown Pores and skin Woman,” Blue Ivy stood beside her and danced, nailing the choreography that the dancers had been doing beside her. When the music ended, she hugged her mother, walked up the steps, and struck a pose, even blowing kisses to the gang like a professional earlier than she left the stage.
Beyoncé had three totally different wardrobe adjustments through the night. A pink corseted jumpsuit topped with a skirt got here subsequent after which a sheer crystal-adorned mini-dress to finish the present.
Every outfit ushered in a brand new vibe for the present, which leaned heavy on ballads — like “Freedom,” “Spirit” and “Be Alive.” However Bey spiced up the set with “Lovely Liar” and “Naughty Woman,” for which she appeared in her ultimate look of the night time.
Curiously, Beyoncé didn’t carry out any songs from her Grammy-nominated 2022 “Renaissance” album — maybe she’s saving that for Grammy night time on Feb. 5? Selection hears talks with present producers are ongoing for a potential onstage look.
To wrap up the present, the famous person singer and her dancers danced and writhed in water as she sang “Naughty Woman”. Then, Beyoncé strutted onto an elevated plank in the midst of a physique of water to wrap up the present. She was lifted into the air, and a spectacular fireworks present adopted.
Chloe and Halle Bailey, Nia Lengthy, Kendall Jenner, and Insurgent Wilson had been amongst stars in attendance. Company had been advised to put on formal put on, and needed to rock signature pins to entry the occasion.
All attendees additionally needed to adhere to a strict no-phones coverage. Nobody was allowed to take pictures or movies of the live performance, however they had been allowed to take action on the after-party, the place Swedish Home Mafia carried out and friends continued to indulge within the complimentary Moet champagne.
