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mission

Dec 4th 2016 7:50 pm

Dubai Opera

Anyone been to the Dubai Opera? And if so, how was it?
Am thinking of going to check out The Nutcracker....I've seen shows in the West End and on Broadway....but never been to an opera theatre.

TheShed

Dec 4th 2016 8:47 pm

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I went to Les Mis at the Opera this past weekend. It was awesome and up to the standard of most theaters that I have been to around the world.

Eat before you go, as there is a very limited selection of food and beverage and you are not allowed to take food or drink inside the theatre itself.

Overall experience was very positive and the exact opposite of the cinemas here. No phones ringing, no chatting etc. Amazing acoustics.

You'll enjoy it.

eastrunner

Dec 4th 2016 9:32 pm

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BBC Proms are coming to Dubai in March :)

mission

Dec 4th 2016 11:38 pm

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Originally Posted by TheShed (Post 12121577)

Thanks SHED :thumbup:

mission

Dec 4th 2016 11:39 pm

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Originally Posted by eastrunner (Post 12121600)

BBC Proms are coming to Dubai in March :)

yeahh...errr not sure if that is really my thing :p

Meow	Dec 5th 2016 12:12 am

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Originally Posted by mission (Post 12121544)

Anyone been to the Dubai Opera? And if so, how was it?
Am thinking of going to check out The Nutcracker....I've seen shows in the West End and on Broadway....but never been to an opera theatre.

You realise it is The Nutcracker on Ice so not the proper ballet?

It's a superb theatre with fab acoustics.

scrubbedexpat141

Dec 5th 2016 2:57 pm

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Really wanted to see Les Mis but never got to it and the Mrs wasn't fussed.

She has however asked to see West Side Helmet so we'll go to that in Feb which will always be an acceptable show to enjoy. :thumbup:

mission

Dec 5th 2016 7:34 pm

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Originally Posted by Meow (Post 12121689)

You realise it is The Nutcracker on Ice so not the proper ballet?

It's a superb theatre with fab acoustics.

yeah, thanks MEOW....mate's got a couple of last minute royal circle premium tickets and so we are off tomorrow night. I've always wanted to see the Nutcracker.

Bahtatboy

Dec 5th 2016 9:30 pm

Re: Dubai Opera

Well that de-escalated quickly. From opera to skating in one page.

mission

Dec 6th 2016 10:00 pm

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is there free public parking?

Mogs	Dec 6th 2016 10:14 pm

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I'm sure there is but not sure where - the valet parking at the door is AED 100

DXBtoDOH

Dec 6th 2016 10:28 pm

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There's public parking underground around the Opera. Most people don't know about them. But they're free.

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Originally Posted by mission (Post 12123512)

is there free public parking?

Kim67

Dec 7th 2016 10:17 am

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Originally Posted by mission (Post 12122509)

yeah, thanks MEOW....mate's got a couple of last minute royal circle premium tickets and so we are off tomorrow night. I've always wanted to see the Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker is a magical experience. My youngest has performed in our State Ballet Company's Nutcracker production for the last three years and it's a highlight of our festive season, she's not doing it this year. Here's a little clip from last year.

https://www.facebook.com/QldBallet/v...4852787096414/

scrubbedexpat141

Dec 7th 2016 4:20 pm

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Originally Posted by Mogs (Post 12123518)

I'm sure there is but not sure where - the valet parking at the door is AED 100

My god. The end of show chaos. I can picture it now.

Mogs	Dec 7th 2016 5:40 pm

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Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 12124128)

My god. The end of show chaos. I can picture it now.

to be fair to them, when we came out from Les Mis, they had it pretty well organised - waited less time than you would normally at a hotel valet (but for 100 AED they really should make the extra effort)

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