Dubai Opera

Located in Downtown Dubai, this 2016 established Opera is one of the finest and radiant cultural and arts centre. 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 bring 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. 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.

The Unique Structure

Lying across the well-known Dubai fountain and near the Dubai mall, this opera stands tall resembling a dhow. Dubai is known for its towers, buildings and the beautiful maritime trade and creek. 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. The opera looks like a dhow but works like a spaceship and lights up the entire place and makes it look breathtaking. 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 the 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.

What to do when in the place of entertainment

Captivating visitors and attracting foodies with its evergreen charm and beauty, the opera is a vibrant arts centre. The architecture and development combined provides an insider’s look to the masses and enables them to soak in this cultural beauty. It is an iconic place with a variety of fields to dwell into. It gives you a world class experience and present the finest pieces of art and cultural beauty. When in Dubai, a visit to the opera would never go in vain, especially when you want to try some amazing food. This place serves the most delectable iftaars in the town and if you happen to visit the opera during Ramadan or Eid, you might get luckier with the variety and quality of food served. The ambience of this place brims with heritage and cultural aspects all around the year and the views that this place offers are the best. Often compared with the Sydney Opera, it is city’s most important and valuable investment. You can take an hour-long Opera Tour in English or Arabic to get a better view and understanding of the place.

When in the Opera district, you can make the most of the alchemy of music, soulful singing, expressive dramas and poetry. Dubai opera presents traditional, hard-core ballet, classical, rock, pop, jazz, comedy, family-based, and musical theatre performances. You get to experience, witness and hear the best of all. Best bands, singers, orchestra players and fusion of rhythm, imagination, emotions and expressions is all set to take the audience on an action-packed journey. The opera also holds laughter and stand-up comedy shows and shows and events based on children and family too.

Wining and Dining under the starry skies

A scrumptious meal and a good company is what we all desire for at the end of the day. Dubai Opera gives endless dining options to its visitors and tourists alike. With its picturesque main performance hall and lobby, it is famous for its waterfront and rooftop bars and dining choices. One can enjoy a good meal while glaring at the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai fountain on a fine evening. Seafood, oysters, freshest of fishes, sushi, salami, risotto, curries, teas, pizzas and pastas; name it and you will find everything to eat under one roof. Cuisines such as Indian, Italian, Japanese, Thai and Parisian can be cherished at the opera house.

Purchasing the Tickets

Tickets to the Dubai Opera can be purchased online from http://www.dubaiopera.com.

Tickets can be purchased from the box office at the Opera plaza on all days too. Cost of a ticket to the show may vary from AED 100 to AED 1000.

Opera remains opened from 10 am to 9 pm daily and from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM during Ramadan.

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