Rihanna fans are snapping up tickets as anticipation builds for the singer’s showpiece New Year’s Eve event in Abu Dhabi.

Flash Entertainment, organisers of the concert, said tickets for the concert in Emirates Palace were fast selling out.

Not only will Rihanna be performing, but ticket holders will also be able to enjoy La Rumba aftershow party, the company said in a statement on Sunday.

“The response from the public has been fantastic since we announced Rihanna would be performing in Abu Dhabi and there is no doubt it’s going to be an unforgettable way to see in 2010 and the beginning of a new decade,” said John Lickrish, managing director of Flash Entertainment.

“There are still tickets available but they are selling fast and we are expecting even greater demand this week heading into the event.”

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Rihanna tickets are available from Time Out Tickets.