mobanmarketDubai: A nightclub brand was closed down in Saudi Arabia on opening night pending an investigation.
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The ‘halal’ disco, which allowed men and women to dance in the same venue, was temporarily shut down on June 13.
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According to Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA), the venue – referred to as Project X – did not receive the necessary licence to operate.
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Online videos of the venue’s performances the previous day was also brought to the attention of the GEA. The videos showed men and women dancing in public. Another video had a woman explaining the set-up of the club, with a “halal bar” and shisha that ranged from 370 to 500 Saudi riyals (Dh362 to Dh490).
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On its official Twitter account, the GEA said: “According to information provided, the event was in violation of the legal procedure and regulations, and was not authorised by the body. The GEA had originally issued a license for another event. Its contractor then took advantage of an extension of that license to commit these serious and unacceptable violations”.
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The US-based performer Ne-Yo was schedule to headline the club’s grand opening during the waterfront festival in Jeddah.
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“Was excited to perform for you and en route to the venue I was told it had been shut down. Guess we’ll try this again another time fellas. Much love to the fans. Sorry guys,” wrote Ne-Yo on his Instagram account.
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Concert-goers said they waited for four hours at the venue before they were turned away.