Ahlam
| Birthday | February 13, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 Years (November, 2026) |
| Birth Place | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Ethnicity | Emirati (Bahraini mother) |
| Relationship Status | Married to Mubarak Al-Hajiri |
Biography
Ahlam, born Ahlam bint Ali bin Hazeem Al Shamsi, is an Emirati singer and actress, born on 13 February 1968 in Abu Dhabi. Her father is Emirati and her mother is Bahraini, and she spent much of her childhood in Bahrain. She has released 14 albums and many singles and is one of the leading female voices in Khaleeji (Gulf) music.
On television she was a judge on MBC's Arab Idol from its first season in 2011 through the following three seasons, and she was a judge and coach on season four of The Voice: Ahla Sawt.
On television she was a judge on MBC's Arab Idol from its first season in 2011 through the following three seasons, and she was a judge and coach on season four of The Voice: Ahla Sawt.
Early Life
Ahlam's father, Ali Al Shamsi, was an Emirati folk singer. She grew up largely in Bahrain and started out singing at weddings and small private gatherings, in a style rooted in the Khaleeji tradition.
Career
Ahlam's breakthrough came in the mid-1990s, when producers took notice of her voice and stage presence. Her debut album, Ahbak Moot, came out in 1995 and quickly became popular. Her early work mixed traditional Gulf sounds with contemporary pop, and she stood out as a female star in a scene largely led by men.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s she released successful albums including Ma Yeseh Ela Al Saheeh and Akher Gharam. She performed at major festivals including Carthage in Tunisia, Jerash in Jordan and Hala February in Kuwait, and she was crowned "queen of Arab art" at a festival in Doha in 2003. She has also been honoured at events in the United States, including at the Dolby Theatre.
Her television profile grew in 2011, when she joined the founding judging panel of Arab Idol alongside Ragheb Alama and Hassan El Shafei; she stayed for the next three seasons, judging alongside Nancy Ajram and later Wael Kfoury. She then joined The Voice: Ahla Sawt for its fourth season.
She is married to the Qatari rally champion Mubarak Al-Hajiri, and they have three children, Fahed, Fatima and Lulwa.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s she released successful albums including Ma Yeseh Ela Al Saheeh and Akher Gharam. She performed at major festivals including Carthage in Tunisia, Jerash in Jordan and Hala February in Kuwait, and she was crowned "queen of Arab art" at a festival in Doha in 2003. She has also been honoured at events in the United States, including at the Dolby Theatre.
Her television profile grew in 2011, when she joined the founding judging panel of Arab Idol alongside Ragheb Alama and Hassan El Shafei; she stayed for the next three seasons, judging alongside Nancy Ajram and later Wael Kfoury. She then joined The Voice: Ahla Sawt for its fourth season.
She is married to the Qatari rally champion Mubarak Al-Hajiri, and they have three children, Fahed, Fatima and Lulwa.
Ahlam: Quick Facts
How old is Ahlam?
Ahlam is 58 years old, born on February 13, 1968 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
What is Ahlam's ethnicity?
Ahlam's ethnicity is Emirati (Bahraini mother).
What is Ahlam known for?
Ahlam is best known for appearing in Arab Idol.
Is Ahlam married?
Ahlam's relationship status: Married to Mubarak Al-Hajiri.
