Dresden Opera Ball in the UAE

Placido Domingo, Fatma Said and Svetlana Zakharova to perform at Dresden Opera Ball at Dubai Opera

Tickets are now on sale for the Dresden Opera Ball, taking place on the 14th March 2022

Classical music entertainment includes legendary opera singer Placido Domingo, Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, Russian singer Valeriya, prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova, violinist Vadim Repin, conductor Fabio Mastrangelo and the Dresden Chamber Orchestra

International businesswoman and global philanthropist Hikmat Al Kaitoob named official representer of Dresden Opera Ball in Dubai

First Dresden Opera Ball in the UAE aligns with the yearlong activities of the country’s Golden Jubilee, adding European flair to modern musical and artistic performances from the Arab world

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday 23rd January: The Dresden Opera Ball, to be held at Dubai Opera, will in 2022, bring together world-famous international artists to share their cultural heritage with the diverse people who live in the UAE.

Taking place on 14th March 2022, the gala and awards features performances by Placido Domingo, Fatma Said, Valeriya, Svetlana Zakharova, Vadim Repin, Fabio Mastrangelo, and the Dresden Chamber Orchestra.

The “king of opera” Placido Domingo thrilled the crowd at the grand opening of Dubai Opera in 2016 and returns five years later for another significant event the first Dresden Opera Ball in Dubai.

Debutants will also perform a choreographed dance presentation, as part of the programme on 14th March 2022 at Dubai Opera.

The debutant couples will enthrall the Dubai Opera audience as they have done in high society throughout European history. Ladies in spectacular gowns and gentlemen in stylish tuxedos will take over the stage in an extraordinary dance exhibition in a three-four time signature.

The glamorous event is presented by M Premiere and the Semper Opera Ball, the largest classical entertainment event in the German-speaking world that made its debut in 2006 in the German city of Dresden.

The Dubai Dresden Opera Ball follows the recent gala event at the beautiful Catherine Palace in St Petersburg, Russia and its arrival in the UAE aligns with the yearlong activities of the country’s Golden Jubilee.

Dubai's convening power creates the natural platform for an event which seeks to connect cultural and artistic icons from the European and Arab worlds.

On 14th March, a red-carpet reception begins proceedings at 6pm, before VIP guests move inside for dinner, classical music performances from the world’s best musicians, and elegant dancing in the style of traditional European balls.

A VIP guest list for the Dresden Opera Ball includes HE Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Arab Emirates, HE Ernst Peter Fischer.

Hikmat Al Kaitoob, an international businesswoman and global philanthropist, is the official representer of the evening’s festivities.

Leading broadcaster and author Riz Khan will moderate proceedings, which will also be hosted by former Russian Miss Universe Oksana Fedorova.

Hans Joachim Frey, General Director of Dresden Semper Opera Ball:

“The main message is to have international cultural bridge building between Germany, the Arabic world, the United Arab Emirates and the Russian world. Culture brings people together and Dubai is a centre for this and we are very happy to be here.”

Dresden Opera Ball Programme

18:00 Red carpet opening ceremony

18:30 VIP reception

20:00 Gala show program

21:30 Grand finale with Dresden Opera Ball debutants

21:45 Fulminant ball opening dance

22:00 Gala dinner orchestrated by Armani Hotel Dubai culinary team

23:00 Dancing music and entertainment

01:30 Closure of the event

Tickets are available to purchase at: Dubai Opera and Platinumlist or by calling +971507686418

Ticket pricing:

· Silver AED 1,300