Shows and plays in Dubai: your ultimate guide

We love a trip to the theatre and as luck would have it, there are lots of live performances planned in Dubai over the next few months.

You can see a number of plays in Dubai on stages across the city, including musicals, dance shows and operas.

With several international and local shows in Dubai, here are all the performances coming up in the city to look forward to.

Looking for live music? These are all the gigs and concerts coming up in Dubai.

Want to see live comedy? Here are all the comedy shows coming up in the city.

Shows and plays in September

AIDA

The popular Guiseppe Verdi masterpiece Aida opens the 2024-25 season at Dubai Opera on Friday September 13. The Polish National Opera Orchestra, Choir and Soloists under the baton of conductor Patrick Fournillier and the direction of Roberto Laganà Manoli bring this timeless tale of love, sacrifice and betrayal to the big stage. Prices start from Dhs380 for the show which runs until Sunday September 15.

From Dhs380. Fri Sep 13 – Sun Sep 15. Dubai Opera. dubaiopera.com

Giselle

The Polish National Ballet and orchestra bring this ballet masterpiece to Dubai Opera from Wednesday September 18 until Friday September 20. It tells the tragic story of a young girl who dies of love and is transformed into a spirit that haunts the forest. With a bewitching score and breathtaking choreography, it’s a must-see for any ballet fan.

From Dhs280. Wed Sep 18 – Fri Sep 20. Dubai Opera. dubaiopera.com

Shows and plays in October

The Woman in Black

The chilling, heart-stopping stage adaptation of Susan Hill’s best-selling novel is a gripping and intense live theatre show. Featuring a brilliant West End cast, the show arrives in Dubai in Dubai in time for Halloween. It has sold out previous runs in the UAE and returns due to overwhelming demand.

From Dhs200. Wed Oct 30 – Sat Nov 2. Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. platinumlist.net

Shows and plays in November

Singin’ in the Rain

For the first time ever in the Middle East, you’ll be able to catch a stage version of the Hollywood classic Singin’ in the Rain. With instantly recognisable songs such as Make ’em Laugh, Good Morning and the eponymous Singin’ in the Rain it’s bound to be a toe-tapping night full of wit, charm and melody. Tickets start from Dhs450 for the two-week run of the famous musical at Dubai Opera.

From Dhs450. Sat Nov 30 – Sat Dec 14. Show timings vary. Dubai Opera. dubaiopera.com

Shows and plays in December

Magic Phil

Now’s the time to book your seats, as tickets are on sale for one of the United Arab Emirates’ favourite children’s entertainers. Magic Phil, a Dubai institution for parents and kids alike, is back for an 11th consecutive year with a big winter show. The family entertainer is taking audiences on a whimsical adventure on the Toyland Express for this year’s show and we can expect plenty of magic, songs, puppets and silliness.

From Dhs80. Fri Dec 6, 3.30pm Sat Dec 7, 10.30am & 2.30pm, and Sun Dec 8, 10.30am. Theatre By QE2, Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Port Rashid. facebook.com/1magicphil, @1magicphil. platinumlist.net