The organisers for the NYE concert, Flash Entertainment, say that tickets [which also include free entrance for La Rumba aftershow party] for the concert held at Emirates Palace are selling out fast.

“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 concert organizers 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.”

Tickets are available at Marina Mall/Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi/Virgin Megastores.

Rihanna is also told to cover up her “sexy body” in the UAE.

When it comes to provocative stage routines, theres none raunchier than Rihanna’s. Except for this New Years Eve when the pop beauty could be performing in a sensible woollen sweater and a comfortable pair of jeans. The star has been swanning about in next to nothing in Barbados all Christmas and is due to perform in sweltering Abu Dhabi on New Years Eve.

But we can reveal she has been told to dress conservatively for her gig at the Emirates Palace. And, as she’s said to be making $500,000 for her performance, she’s likely to do exactly what shes told. Which means the white slashed latex body suit she wore at the American Music Awards not to mention her collection of eye-popping bras will be mothballed. Her team are now said to be working frantically on new outfits which are respectful of local traditions. A source tells us:

Rihanna is tearing her hair out over what to do she wanted to put on her most eccentric and provocative show yet. She knows that shell have to compromise her style to fit in with local traditions but a huge part of her show is her sexy stage gear.