Dubai Opera, a destination for performing arts in Dubai, will celebrate its sixth anniversary on 31st August 2022.
Resembling a traditional sailing vessel–Dhow–Dubai Opera has so far welcomed one million visitors since it was opened on 31st August 2016.
Dubai Opera stage has so far hosted 1200 concerts and theatrical shows like Marry Poppins, Le Miserable, Phantom of The Opera and Mamma Mia.
Located at in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Opera engages performing arts experiences from Dubai and the world.
Emaar Properties developed the 2000 seat arts center to host multiple performances and events including theatre, opera, ballet, concerts, conferences and exhibitions.
It opened on 31st August 2016 with a performance by Plácido Domingo. The first season featured Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers opera and also the legendary tenor José Carreras.
The first Emirati singer to appear at Dubai Opera was Hussain Al Jassmi on 10th October 2016.
Shortly after that, the award-winning hit musical Les Misérables graced the stage for a three-week run.
Dubai Opera’s longest running show was the Phantom of the Opera in late 2019.
Dubai Opera has won a number of awards including ‘Best Theatrical Performance’ at the Timeout Dubai Nightlife Awards 2017 for Les Misérables.
