- Address: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Near Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Tel: + 971-4440-8888
- Website: dubaiopera.com
All the events of recent years in the cultural life of the UAE can not be compared in meaning and scale with the opening of the Dubai Opera House. The original performance of his building puts the Dubai opera on par with the London's West End, New York's Broadway and other theater capitals.
general information
August 31, 2016 the most anticipated event of the year for all residents of the UAE - the opening of the Dubai Opera. The project was conceived as a multifunctional and universal building for cultural and social life. The building of the opera was favorably located among such symbols of the city as the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and the Dubai Fountain . Development company Emaar led by Chairman Muhammad al-Abbar invested more than $ 330 million in the construction of this masterpiece.
Architecture
The main architectural trends in the construction were postmodernism and deconstructionism. Dubai opera is a building, the prototype of which was the Arab dhow boat. This is a tribute to the maritime past of the country, the theme of which can be traced throughout the interior of the opera: the main stage is located in the "bow" part, there is also an auditorium and an orchestra pit. The stern is the opposite side of the building, there are parking, taxi and foyer.
The incredible design of concrete and glass was realized by the Dutch architect Janus Rockstock, who has been living in Dubai for a long time. The genius of the idea lies in the transformation of the building in 3 modes: a concert hall, a theater and a "flat floor" mode for a banquet or a conference room. The company Emaar plans to create a whole district of "Opera District" with shopping centers, hotels, design studios, modern galleries and other places for cultural recreation .
What's interestnig?
According to Dubai CEO Jasper Hope, the building - "from a technical point of view, from light and flexible planning to equipment - this is a real work of art." The director is undoubtedly right, and the world has not yet seen such super technologies. The Dubai Opera House is interesting for visitors not only with advanced technologies used in construction, but also with an incredible atmosphere inside.
The most interesting "stories" from the Dubai opera:
- The first performer , whose voice sounded in the theater at the opening, was Placido Domingo. After the concert in the interview, he informed everyone that Dubai Opera is an incredible breakthrough in the cultural life of the UAE.
- Transformation and flexibility of the halls allows holding various events in the opera house of Dubai: opera, ballet, theatrical performances, concerts, orchestras, entertainment programs, fashion shows, conferences, art exhibitions and galleries.
- The theatrical mode gives an opportunity to conduct dramatic performances, ballets, musicals, lectures and conferences in the hall.
- Concert mode involves changing a number of towers and reflectors, designed to create an acoustic shell around the orchestra. This ensures perfect sound acoustics of perfect quality.
- The mode of the "flat floor" hall allows you to hold weddings, banquets, receptions, exhibitions, parties and art galleries.
- The capacity of the concert-theater hall is up to 2 thousand people.
- The restaurant with a magnificent and varied menu is located on the roof, and next to it the garden you will see under the open sky overlooking the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa skyscraper.
The Dubai Opera House differs from other world theaters in that it is in a unique place. Such cosmopolitanism and energy, as in the UAE, there is no one in the world. This particular feature is reflected in the auditorium, architecture and program of the Opera House, and to feel it, it is necessary to simply visit here.
Features of visit
The cost of tickets to the Opera House Dubai ranges from $ 100 to $ 1,100 depending on the location.
How to get there?
The Dubai Opera is part of the Dubai Downtown complex. The most convenient way to get here is the red metro line. You need to go to Burj Khalifa station or taxi.