Nestled
between The W and Westin hotels in Dubai’s Al Habtoor’s city is La Perle Dragones. Behind this awe inspiring piece of work is
none other than Franco Dragone who was formerly a director of Circue de Soleil.
Like
Dragone himself, when you ask him to produce a show, you shouldn’t expect less.
He takes his art work a notch higher and this is no different with the 10
storey building that showcases his exemplary skill.
Just
a warning though, this is not your typical kind of a theatre just wonder what
the theater and you too has an opportunity to head there buying your ticket
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Without
further ado, here’s everything you need to know about the theatre prior to your
visit.
A Breathtaking Show
The
90 minute show is presented in Circue du Soleil-style extravaganza featuring
acrobats, divers (important to note-the stage has swimming pools), motorbikes
and so much more. The show is pretty much about stunts and incredible amazing
props that will leave you breathless.
Prepare
to gasp severally and most definitely clap at the fetes the athletes will be
performing on stage. From a personal point of view, I’d say the show is more of
a conceptual piece rather than a narrative.
Tips
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The show happens twice a day-five days of the
week as follows:
-Tuesdays through to Fridays
between 7pm-9:30pm
-Saturdays 4pm-7pm
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It’s absolutely allowed to take photos during
the show just remember not to use the flash
The Set Up
The
theater has 14 rows and the show is quite aerial in nature. This means,
regardless of your sitting spot, you’ll still be able to enjoy the show
including for those at the far back.
Tips
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The theater comprise of 14 rows
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In the gold section, rows A, B and C are in
front and centre. If you’re seeking a prime seat, these are highly recommended
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Seats 1-10 in rows K, L and M have better
viewpoints than seats 11-23. We’d recommend being as close to the centre as
possible
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Regardless of where you opt to sit though-at
the front or nearer the back, it really depends on the kind of experience
you’re seeking. At the front however, the experience is more immersive as you
can actually feel the water, feel the snow and ofcourse the acrobats as they
will be flying very close to you.
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Upon arrival, you’re welcomed by a pool
surrounded by a huge circular gigantic metal that holds colorful stones
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A silver machinery on the edge of the stage
resembling a half set up drum kit that is actually a robot and performs part of
the show
Parking Lot
The
theatre has valet parking, which however has a downside to it-you might have to
wait longer to get the service. So, we’d recommend parking in the RTA parking
that’s just underneath Sheikh Zayed Road. Not many still know about this
parking, but now you know.
Tip
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Getting to RTA can be tricky and you must be
smart to avoid the traffic, exit Sheikh Zayed Rd towards Safa Park and Al Wasl
Rd. This means, if you happen to be driving towards Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Rd,
take exit 47 and drive as if you’re heading towards Jumeirah. Soon as you get
off from the flyover on Sheikh Zayed Rd, take the right turn that reads ‘Dubai
Water Canal’-That should lead you to the RTA parking more conveniently
Public Transport
Lucky
enough, Business Bay Metro Station is close enough to La Perle theatre all
thanks to a pedestrians walkway on Sheikh Zayed Rd bridge.
Tip
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If catching a cab straight after the show,
walk around and flag it at St.Regis or the Westin (it’ll be less of a wait)
Snacks
Finally,
what you’ve all been waiting for! Besides what’s a great show without some
tasty snacks;)
As
you go up the escalators to the theatre, you’ll notice a cinema style snacks
counter with popcorn, shawarma, candy, sodastream drinks and just so much more.
Tip
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If you want popcorn, make sure to head to the
counter at least 15 minutes prior to the show to avoid long queues
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If you prefer a meal pre/post a show, there
are some licensed restaurants and bars at the atrium just next to the theatre.
Fun Facts La Perle Dubai
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The aqua stage holds upto 2.7 million litres
of water to fill an olympic stadium
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The theatre hosts upto 1,300 seats in one of a
kind theatre dedicated just fo the show
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There are upto 450 heart stopping shows a year
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Upto 70 specialist technicians behind the
scenes make the show the masterpiece it is
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La Perle began showing in mid 2017 with two
performances every night between 7 and 9:30pm from Tuesday to Saturday
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The show runs for 90 minutes without
interruptions
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The whole theatre experience is amazingly
artistic with seamless bronze colored edifice that prominently protrudes on
stage giving rise to a futuristic opera house interior as conceived by Gaudi
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According to La Perle’s executive producer
Craig Hartenstein, the show reflects the show’s aquatic theme
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The 14 rows of seats in the theatre are
designed with a 270 degree seating configuration split into gold, silver and
bronze tiers
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For the gold section, it’s more on the front
few rows, and it also offers bigger chairs and more generous Legroom
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For the performance and action, it’s based
around the central aqua stage-resembles a luxurious spa pool
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The theatre is lit from beneath turning it
into a maldives-style turquoise
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Diver’s can suddenly disappear on the only 860
metres squared stage which is incredibly amusing
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The aqua stage holds 2.7 million litres of
water that’s kept at a permanent 31.6 degrees
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The show boasts impressive aerial and aquatic
acrobatics and the cast and crew can actually enter from above and underground
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Part of the theatre can collapse and transform
it into a 25 metre drawbridge (weighing upto 60 tonnes) that reaches out to
stage.
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The theatre has a state of the art draining
system which transforms the theatre from wet to dry in just a matter of
seconds. This is achieved by gigantic holding tanks from where it’s
recycled.
La
Perle Dubai is here to showcase Dubai as a laboratory for the future where
people from various cultures unite to create something spectacular. It’s simply
an absolute addition to Dubai’s cultural landscape and a must experience. Grab
your La Perle Dubai tickets and let’s head over to the theatre for a
magical, memorable experience.
Dalphine Wanjiru is an adept content author with
over six years writing expertise. Presently she’s a content marketer at itickets.ae. I’m an avid traveller and while not writing, I enjoy exploring new
activities and interesting destinations across the globe. 