The megastar was paid a reported $24 million for the night. The concert, which took place over the weekend, was the grand finale event of the hotel's “grand reveal,” whose 1,500 guests included model Kendall Jenner, rapper Jay-Z and a host of other influencers, socialites and royals.

Beyoncé was reportedly paid $24 million for her one-hour private performance at the grand reveal of the Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai on January 21, 2023. This staggering sum made it one of the highest-paying private gigs for a single artist in history. The "invite-only" event was attended by an exclusive crowd of celebrities, influencers, and journalists, but was not open to the general public. In addition to the massive performance fee, the resort reportedly provided Beyoncé and her family with luxury accommodations in the "Grand Mansion" suite, which costs approximately $100,000 per night. The performance was her first full live show since 2018 and featured a 48-person all-female orchestra, a massive fireworks display, and a dramatic finale where she was raised into the air above a fountain. The event was designed as a massive marketing stunt to position the new hotel as the world's most ultra-luxury destination.