Khaleeji music is characterized by the heavy use of the oud, a Middle Eastern stringed instrument, and the inclusion of percussion instruments such as the mirwas, tabl and duff drums. These stars from the wider Middle East have all tried their hand at the unique musical genre.
Myriam Fares
There is no doubt that the Lebanese pop superstar is extremely popular in the Gulf region. Fares wows her audiences at private weddings with her Khaleeji hit songs like “Goumi” and “Deggou El-Toboul.”
Assala
From her 2004 hit “Raweh w Rouh” to her 2019 summer jam “Kabeer Al-Shooq,” the Syrian diva continues to win over the hearts of Khaleeji music fans.
Yara
If you are an enthusiast of Khaleeji music, you cannot have missed the Lebanese star’s song “Sodfa” that dates back to 2013.
Carmen Soliman
The “Arab Idol” winner had to join the Khaleeji bandwagon and released “Mahy Sahla” in 2015.
Angham
The veteran Egyptian singer’s career spans three decades. Her contributions to the Khaleeji genre, with songs like “Mafi Methlak,” have brought her widespread acclaim.
Dunia Batma
From romantic to upbeat, the Moroccan sensation has shown her love for Khaleeji music.
