Dubai Opera

Dubai Opera, cultural showcase of downtown

The Dubai audio-guided tour stops you before Dubai Opera, a building of impressive architecture. Able to hold up to two thousand spectators, it offers many cultural performances, from theatre to opera, by way of musicals and concerts.

A modular hall opened in 2016

Opened in 2016, just a few metres from the Burj Khalifa, the opera house fits into the modern, avant-garde setting of downtown. Its modular hall allows all kinds of events to be held: the tiers can be partly removed to create a vast reception, conference or exhibition space. Its shape evokes that of a dhow, the traditional boat of the region.

What there is to see

Dubai Opera is one of the city's leading cultural venues, in the heart of the Downtown district. Located right next to the Dubai Fountain and the Dubai Mall, it offers a rich calendar of international shows. Its elegant architecture, contrasting with the neighbouring skyscrapers, also makes it a building to admire from outside.

Practical information

Dubai Opera is in the Downtown district, next to the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain. The shows follow the venue's own schedule; reception hours depend on performances. The façade can be contemplated freely from the square.

When did Dubai Opera open?

The opera house opened in 2016, a few metres from the Burj Khalifa, and can hold up to two thousand spectators.

Why is the hall modular?

Its tiers can be partly removed, which allows the hall to be turned into a reception, conference or exhibition space, depending on the events.