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Dubai Opera House
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About Dubai Opera House
Dubai Opera is a 2,000-seat, multi-format, performing arts centre located within The Opera District in Downtown Dubai. It was developed by Emaar Properties to host a variety of performances and events including theatre, opera, ballet, concerts, conferences and exhibitions. Its plans were announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in March 2012 and it was completed in 2016. It opened on 31 August 2016 with a performance by Plácido Domingo. The first season featured Bizet's The Pearl Fishers opera and tenor José Carreras. Dubai Opera has flat floor capacity of 1,800 m2 (19,000 sq ft). This floor can be hired for weddings, gala dinners, fashion shows and exhibitions. The building is created by Atkins and principal architect Janus Rostock, allows it to transform into three modes: a theatre, a music hall, and a banquet or event hall in a 'flat floor' mode.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- CreekMetro station1.3 km · 22 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
🛏️ Hotels near Dubai Opera House
Check prices ↗- Address Creek HarbourHotel120 m · 2 min walk
- Palace Dubai Creek HarbourHotel120 m · 2 min walk
- Vida Creek HarbourHotel290 m · 5 min walk
- Premier Inn Dubai Al JaddafHotel1.6 km · 26 min walk
- Element Al Jaddaf, DubaiHotel1.8 km · 29 min walk
- InterContinental Dubai Festival CityHotel1.8 km · 29 min walk
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Dubai Opera House: FAQs
What's on at Dubai Opera House?
There are no upcoming events listed at Dubai Opera House right now.
Where is Dubai Opera House?
Dubai Opera House is located at Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Dubai.
What is the nearest station to Dubai Opera House?
The nearest station is Creek (Metro station), about 1.3 km from Dubai Opera House.
Which hotels are closest to Dubai Opera House?
The closest places to stay are Address Creek Harbour (120 m), Palace Dubai Creek Harbour (120 m), and Vida Creek Harbour (290 m).
When did Dubai Opera House open?
Dubai Opera House opened in 2016.