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Dubai Opera

Downtown Dubai4.7(12k)
Estimated cost
AED 185โ€“1,500

Most shows from AED 185โ€“395; premium seats up to AED 1,500

Opening hours
10 am โ€“ 11 pm

Show times vary

Time needed
About 2h 30m

Indoor

Best time to visit
Evening performances

About

Inspired by the traditional dhow, Dubai Opera's glass-and-timber hall transforms between theatre, concert and banquet modes. Its calendar spans West End musicals, ballet, jazz and stand-up โ€” and the rooftop terrace has front-row fountain views.

Things to do

  • Catch a West End musical or ballet
  • Take a guided backstage tour
  • Have pre-show drinks on the rooftop terrace
  • Walk to the Fountain after the show

Getting there

๐Ÿš‡ Metro๐Ÿš• Taxi๐Ÿšถ Walk

Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mallยท 15 min walk

Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, walk through the mall to Opera District.

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Location

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai

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