Dubai: Dubai will be diva-less after it was announced the world’s number one-selling female artist Mariah Carey along with Black Eyed Peas songstress Fergie will not be performing in Dubai next week.

Mel Tyler, of Midas Promotions, said the cancellation was due to a tight schedule and problems with the logistics of the concerts.

Officially announced just 10 days ago, many people in Dubai were growing sceptical about the success of a concert arranged at such short notice however the organisers maintain they believe the ticket sales would have been impressive.

Tyler said: “The extremely compressed time frame along with unforeseen logistical complications compelled us to move the event later in the year to ensure a show commensurate with the level of success of these world class Artists and the people of Dubai.”

The news came just days after the tickets went on sale on a number of websites but fans who were quick to purchase will get their money back in full.

All ticket purchasers should contact their respective on-line ticket outlet for a full refund.