Press Release

BREAK FAST THIS RAMADAN AT DUBAI OPERA’S BEAUTIFUL IFTAR

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Xth April 2018: From 16th May to 14th June this year, Dubai Opera will transform into a magnificent banquet hall where friends, family and colleagues can unite to break their fast and enjoy an Iftar to remember in a unique and iconic setting. Building on the venue’s first-ever Iftar in 2017, which was a two-week event, this year, the Dubai Opera team will host guests throughout the whole of Ramadan with the auditorium completely changing into flat floor with bespoke venue dressing and decorations. The award-winning restaurant, Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera, will provide the cuisine for the Iftar, which will be available each day from sunset to 9:30pm. There will be a changing menu on offer which will rotate each night making multiple visits to Dubai Opera a surprise each time. The Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera team have been working on special dishes including sustainable hamour prepared in a shakshuka style, slow-cooked beef cheek, whole roast duck and chicken, salmon en croûte and a trio of changing byrianis which is sure to offer unusual tastes for even the most seasoned of Iftar goers. Arabic melodies performed live, coupled the beautiful, iconic setting will ensure that the Dubai Opera Iftar is an occasion not to be missed this Ramadan. A special pop-up market will also be present in the foyer of Dubai Opera in order that guests can browse a collection of unique and special gifts for friends and family ahead of Eid. An Iftar experience at Dubai Opera is just AED 250 per person with children under six dining on a complimentary basis. Children aged between six and 11 receive a 50% discount, whilst the regular price applies to children aged 12 and above. Corporate rates are also available for groups of 11 or more and private majlis seating areas are bookable through ramadan@dubaiopera.com.

Dubai Opera’s Chief Executive, Jasper Hope, commented: “This year throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan we have a very special Iftar offer with the inclusion of menus from one of the city’s best new restaurants, Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera - we look forward to welcoming as many as possible to break their fast with us.”

Booking online at www.dubaiopera.com from 9th April 2018.

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Note to Editors About Dubai Opera: Dubai Opera is a truly unique venue and the city’s first purpose built multi-format performing arts theatre, situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai. With an iconic dhow-shaped design rooted in Emirati heritage, Dubai Opera offers the ultimate flexibility of a proscenium arch theatre, an acoustic concert hall and a 2000m2 flat floor event space, and is the definitive destination for quality entertainment productions and performances. Dubai Opera's stage hosts an incredible array of world-class talent, with opera, ballet and classical music concerts and productions at the core, Dubai Opera

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