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He remains a longstanding class act in the industry

Sir Tom Jones performed at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai on January 6, 2023. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National

The concert was part of a lavish gala event

Jones performed the hits on stage in the hotel gardens

At 82 years of age, he remains in fine voice

Jones has been performing regularly over the last 12 months with tours of the US and Europe

He is also a coach on the television talent quest The Voice UK

His career spans over six decades

He released his 41st album, Surrounded by Time, in 2021

He has collaborated with countless artists in his career including Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Lulu, Van Morrison, Robbie Williams and Portishead

He remains a longstanding class act in the industry

Sir Tom Jones performed at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai on January 6, 2023. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National

The concert was part of a lavish gala event

Jones performed the hits on stage in the hotel gardens

At 82 years of age, he remains in fine voice

Jones has been performing regularly over the last 12 months with tours of the US and Europe

He is also a coach on the television talent quest The Voice UK

His career spans over six decades

He released his 41st album, Surrounded by Time, in 2021

He has collaborated with countless artists in his career including Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Lulu, Van Morrison, Robbie Williams and Portishead

He remains a longstanding class act in the industry

Tom Jones performs in Dubai - in pictures

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