Final UAE audition announced for regional singing competition with P300,000 prize

With the UAE elimination round nearing its close, organizers of POP STAR Middle East 2026 have opened one last audition window to accommodate singers who missed the previous screening.

Trip Expert Business & Marketing Solutions confirmed that the final auditions will take place on February 1, 2026, operating from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The date marks the last opportunity for hopefuls in the UAE to secure a slot in the competition.

The singing contest is open to Filipino residents in the UAE between the ages of 14 and 40. From the Dubai Finals, two performers will earn places in the Grand Finals in Bahrain, where they will face qualifiers from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait.

The overall winner of the Bahrain round is set to receive a cash prize of PHP 300,000, along with additional prizes and performance-related opportunities.

POP STAR Middle East 2026 was developed by Gulf Events, presented by DMCI Homes and VIVA, and is being organized in Dubai by Trip Expert Business & Marketing Solutions.

Aspiring contestants may sign up for the February 1 audition by sending a message via WhatsApp to 055-9415750.