Dubai Opera House

The Dubai Opera House is an opera house in the Downtown Dubai district, with a glass facade that reflects the surrounding skyscrapers. The architecture follows the shape of traditional sailing vessels and gives the building a curved, modern silhouette.

The opera house opened on August 31, 2016, with a performance by tenor Plácido Domingo. It was one of the first projects to integrate classical performing arts into the Dubai skyline.

The main hall transforms through a hydraulic system between theater format, concert hall, and reception space for different events. Opera performances, ballets, musicals, and symphonic concerts fill the program and bring classical art forms into a modern building made of glass.

Visitors can reach the opera house through an air-conditioned pedestrian bridge from the Dubai Mall. The access leads through the Downtown Dubai district and allows for a comfortable arrival without direct sun exposure.

The stage machinery can completely reconfigure the seating arrangement in a few hours, switching between 2000 seats in theater format or an open floor for standing receptions. This conversion happens during regular operations and allows for different event formats on consecutive days.

Location: Dubai

Inception: August 2016

Architects: Atkins

Official opening: August 31, 2016

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: glass

Address: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Phone: +97144408888

Email: boxoffice@dubaiopera.com

Website: https://dubaiopera.com

GPS coordinates: 25.20795,55.34410

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:17