| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dalia Mubarak Al-Bishi |
| Profession | Singer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Song: Qalabat Altaawila (2014) Album: Habibi |
| Award | Best Saudi Female Artist Award at Distinguished International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA), Dubai (2022) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 2 March 1991 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 34 Years |
| Birthplace | Tabuk, Saudi Arabia |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Hometown | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| College/University | American University of Ras Al Khaimah |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo | On Her Back: Butterfly with a few words |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube • TikTok • Snapchat |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Marriage Date | February, 2018 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Alhim Starks (American Boxing Coach) |
| Children | Son- None Daughter(s)- Lily, Jazz  |
| Siblings | Sister- Lina Mubarak (Singer) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dalia Mubarak
- Dalia Mubarak grew up in an Arab Muslim family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Growing up, she was surrounded by music and was drawn towards it.
- After noticing her interest in music, Dalia’s father encouraged her to sing and enrolled her in a music academy to take vocal lessons when she was just 10 years old. At the academy, Dalia was exposed to various genres of music, including classical and traditional music.
- During her school days, she took part in various singing competitions and also sang at family functions. She sang for the first time on stage during a musical evening at the French Embassy in Riyadh.
- Soon, she was nominated to be one of the talents participating in the famous Arab talent show Arabs Got Talent. However, she did not participate in the show due to her father’s sudden demise.
- At the age of 14, Dalia participated in the operetta- Sand Al-Khair.
- Dalia rose to fame in 2014 with her debut song Qalabat Altaawila. The song became an instant hit and gained more than 9 million views on YouTube.
- She then continued to release various singles.
Dalia Mubarak performing during a stage show
- In 2016, she signed a contract with the first Arabic music company, Rotana, to release her debut album Habibi, which instantly became a hit and gained huge popularity. The album features a mix of traditional sounds with modern production techniques.
- She then toured extensively around the Middle East, performing at various music festivals and concerts.
Dalia Mubarak during a concert
- In 2016, Dalia released her second music album titled Mawlana. The album received immense love from the audience.
- Dalia is known for her Gulf-oriented approach to soul and R&B music.
- Some of her popular songs include Areen Al Ashq, Ya Monyati, Maa Khaled Al Shwaq, Tara Haqi, Beni O Bink, Damet Ghala, Fariq An Alnass, Elli Ymshi A’adi, and Haak Haak.
- Dalia blends contemporary music genres, such as R&B, with traditional Khaleej music from the Gulf region, which incorporates instruments such as the duff drums, oud, mirwas and table.
- She has performed with some of the Arab world’s biggest singing legends and has performed at some of the biggest music festivals in Saudi Arabia.
- An advocate for women’s rights, Dalia regularly speaks out about the importance of gender equality.
- She has also performed at major regional events like Expo 2020.
Dalia Mubarak during a show
- In 2020, Dalia released the song Elly Yemshy 3ady, which was her first song in Egyptian dialect. The song broadened her fan base across North Africa.
- In 2022, Dalia was featured on the cover of Vogue Arabia. She has also been featured on the cover of the Marie Claire magazine.
Dalia Mubarak featured on the cover of the Marie Claire magazine
- Her third album Shamsa, features a mix of traditional sounds with contemporary production. The album received immense popularity from the audience for its creative blend of genres.
- In November 2022, Dalia was signed by Warner Music, becoming the first Saudi female singer to be signed by an international label.
- Under Warner, she released her first tract Mara Aan Malioun in 2013. The song is from the album 11:11, featuring collaboration with Kuwaiti artist Daffy. The track reflects a fresh R&B-infused direction.
- She is often referred to as the voice of the young Saudi generation.
- Dalia met Alhim Starks for the first time at an airport in Egypt, where Starks approached Dalia and asked her if she was American. Dalia sarcastically answered him ‘Yes.’ Soon, the two became good friends. Later, Alhim proposed Dalia for the marriage and she agreed to it.
- Dalia revealed in an interview that she faced a lot of criticism for her marriage as she was Arab and her husband was American. However, she said that she loved him deeply, and it made no difference to her if he was American or Saudi.
- In 2022, Dalia announced her separation from her husband Alhim Starks after being in a wed-lock with him for 7 years. While talking about her separation, she said,
There is a person between me and him for seven years, and seven years were nice, we were close to each other, we learned about them from each other, and we brought our daughters to me and me.”
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