Dubai Opera, Dubai Overview

Located in Downtown Dubai, this 2016 established Opera is one of the finest and most radiant cultural and art centres. The opera is shaped like a dhow or a sailing vessel and hosts several performances like theatre, ballets, concerts, orchestras, conferences and even fashion shows.

Built by the famous Emaar properties, Dubai Opera is a multi-format performing arts centre with the capacity of holding approximately 2000 persons. It engages the audience and brings an exciting vibe and life to the place. Dubai Opera is a unique blend of art and culture and presents something you’ve never had seen before.

Dress Code and Other Tips

Having a printed copy of the ticket is mandatory to get an entry.
The audience is advised to dress up appropriately and in formals

Events, Ticket Prices & Tour Packages

Dubai Opera House is home to many events from music, theatre, comedy to music. With it being the top venue for some of the Emirate's biggest performances, one can find the latest list of events taking place at the Opera House here.

Booking tickets: Tickets can be booked online or on spot. But for shows that are popular, it is advisable to book the tickets well in advance. You can book tickets from their official website.

Tickets for various shows are in the range of AED 100 to AED 1000

Tour Packages to Explore the Opera House

1. Dubai Opera Tour:
Learn about the Opea Houses's heritage, the story about the architecture and form of the building, the artwork, the VIP suite, the Majlis, about the technology behind the theatre's world-class systems,

Tour Duration: 1 Hour
Medium of Communication: English and Arabic
Price: AED 75 for Adult (16+ years), AED 40 for Child (3-16 years), Children under 3 years: Free

2. Exclusive Backstage Tour:
In this premium tour package, visitors will be taken behind the scenes to where some of the biggest performers in the Opera House have been and their dressing rooms, auditorium, backstage areas, piano and trap room, sound room and the rarely seen seat storage area when the auditorium transforms into flat floor mode.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour
Medium of Communication: English and Arabic
Price: AED 140 for Adult (16+ years), AED 74 for Child (7-16 years)
Note: Age limit for the tour is 7+
Tour timings: 11:30am, 2:30pm and 3:30pm

Restaurant at Dubai Opera House

The Loft @ Dubai Opera

Timings: Saturday-Thursday: 5 PM - 12AM; Friday: 12 PM - 4 PM (Brunch) & 5 PM -12 AM; Sunday: Closed
Cost for two: AED 650
Must-try: Oysters and cocktails

Located on the rooftop, this experiential restaurant offers diners five different experiences. The zones are:

The Main Dining Area
The Loft Bar
Raw Bar
Chef’s Table
Loft Terrace

How To Reach Dubai Opera

Located on the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid road, opera is accessible by car, taxi, bus and metro. The place is at a walkable distance of about 15-20 minutes from the Burj Khalifa metro station and Dubai mall bus stop. If you plan on taking your private park, an underground paid parking service can be availed for AED 40.

The Unique Dhow Shaped Structure

Lying across the well-known Dubai fountain and near the Dubai mall, this opera stands tall resembling a dhow. The traditional boats, ships, yachts and transporting vessels are synonymous to Dubai’s economy. The opera shaped like a ship is a tribute to Dubai’s history and represents the contemporary and age-old designs and culture. This structure took three years to be completed and made functional.

Made of glass and transparent sheets, the opera consists of approximately 2900 led lights and 21 dressing rooms. It is designed in a way that provides luxury experiences to visitors. The roof-top restaurants, cafes, bars, sky gardens and views of the Dubai fountain and the great Burj Khalifa from the terrace are incredible. The performance and rehearsal space are designed intricately, and the overhead reflectors, towers and acoustic shells enhance the audio-visual and light quality.