Announcement comes months after Canadian singer diagnosed with facial paralysis disorder DUBAI: Canadian singer Justin Bieber’s upcoming shows in Dubai have been canceled over concerns surrounding the 28-year-old’s health, T.O.P. Entertainment announced on Thursday. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @arabnews.lifestyle The musician had been due to perform two concerts on Oct. 8 and 9 at the UAE city’s Coca-Cola Arena. The news comes months after Bieber revealed he had Ramsay Hunt syndrome, causing him to suffer partial face paralysis. T.O.P. Entertainment owner Thomas Ovesen, the promoter behind the pop star’s performances in Dubai, said: “First and foremost, we support Justin in putting his health and wellbeing first. “Whilst his decision to cancel the two Dubai dates is very disappointing for his many Middle East fans, we are sending him our best wishes for a speedy recovery. “Our thoughts are also with everyone on the Justice World Tour as well as the many people involved in preparing the Dubai shows,” he added. There had already been speculation that the shows in Dubai could be called off after Bieber announced earlier this month that he would be taking a break from touring. His show in Bahrain on Oct. 5 has also been canceled. However, AEG Presents, Bieber’s global tour promoter, reassured fans that the entire Justice World Tour had not been scrapped.