With seven days to go until it officially opens to the public, here's a sneak peak at the Dubai Opera. QUICK FACTS – The truly unique venue is Dubai’s city’s first purpose built multi-format performing arts theatre – It features a proscenium arch theatre – an acoustic concert hall and a 2000m² flat floor event space. – It can seat approximately 2000 seats for a concert and up to 1000 for a gala dinner. – The iconic dhow shaped design is rooted in Emirati heritage. ARN's Dubai Eye 103.8 is the official media partner of the Dubai Opera and will have all the exclusive details first.

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