If you've not stopped by Al Habtoor City for a glimpse inside the magical world of La Perle yet, National Day may just be the time to do it.
The latest feather in Franco Dragone's cap, the indomitable La Perle by Dragone, is offering a 46 per cent discount on tickets for shows over the National Day weekend.
The offer applies to any of the twice-nightly shows from November 30 to December 3.
This means bronze tickets (usually Dh400) will only cost you Dh216, silver tickets (usually Dh600) will cost Dh324, and gold tickets will cost Dh432 (usually Dh800).
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La Perle opened on August 31, and is homed in a state-of-the-art 1300-seat venue nestled between The W and Westin hotels in Dubai’s Al Habtoor City.
Performances run throughout the year, from Tuesday to Friday, 7pm and 9.30pm; Saturday, 4pm and 7pm.
However, it's not your average show - or venue.
Without 90-degree angles, the theatre experience is all-enveloping, with the undulating bronze-coloured edifice protruding over the stage, doubling as somewhat of a makeshift projector screen.
The central tank of water - around which the stage is constructed - holds several million litres of water, which is a key theme of the show. Water pours from the sides of the stage, the roof, and the stage floor floods (and dries) at the blink of an eye.
But just because the backdrop is enough to fixate on for the entirety of the 90-minute show, doesn't mean Dragone has scrimped on his cast.
Between the nimble acrobat racing around a swiftly rotating pendulum (without a hint of a harness or safety equipment), five motorbikes narrowly avoiding each other as they race around a tiny, circular mesh cage, and what can only be described as Olympic-grade diving from daring heights - La Perle is a spectacle in every sense of the word.
“La Perle incorporates many elements of local heritage and culture, which is why we are delighted to announce this limited special offer of 46 per cent discount to celebrate the UAE’s 46th National Day," Mohammed Al Habtoor, Al Habtoor Group's vice chairman & chief executive said.
"It is an important date in our history which marks the union of the seven Emirates.”
To book tickets, visit www.laperle.com and click on the 'offers' button.
RESULTS
Catchweight 82kg
Piotr Kuberski (POL) beat Ahmed Saeb (IRQ) by decision.
Women’s bantamweight
Corinne Laframboise (CAN) beat Cornelia Holm (SWE) by unanimous decision.
Welterweight
Omar Hussein (PAL) beat Vitalii Stoian (UKR) by unanimous decision.
Welterweight
Josh Togo (LEB) beat Ali Dyusenov (UZB) by unanimous decision.
Flyweight
Isaac Pimentel (BRA) beat Delfin Nawen (PHI) TKO round-3.
Catchweight 80kg
Seb Eubank (GBR) beat Emad Hanbali (SYR) KO round 1.
Lightweight
Mohammad Yahya (UAE) beat Ramadan Noaman (EGY) TKO round 2.
Lightweight
Alan Omer (GER) beat Reydon Romero (PHI) submission 1.
Welterweight
Juho Valamaa (FIN) beat Ahmed Labban (LEB) by unanimous decision.
Featherweight
Elias Boudegzdame (ALG) beat Austin Arnett (USA) by unanimous decision.
Super heavyweight
Maciej Sosnowski (POL) beat Ibrahim El Sawi (EGY) by submission round 1.
A timeline of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language
- 2018: Formal work begins
- November 2021: First 17 volumes launched
- November 2022: Additional 19 volumes released
- October 2023: Another 31 volumes released
- November 2024: All 127 volumes completed
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
'Gold'
Director:Anthony Hayes
Stars:Zaf Efron, Anthony Hayes
Rating:3/5
Know before you go
- Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
- If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
- By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
- Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
- Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.
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Started: July 2020
Founders: Feras Jalbout and Kunal Taneja
Based: Dubai and Bahrain
Sector: FinTech
Initial investment: $150,000
Current staff: 12
Stage: Pre-seed capital raising of $1 million
Investors: Class 5 Global, FJ Labs, IMO Ventures, The Community Fund, VentureSouq, Fox Ventures, Dr Abdulla Elyas (private investment)
Cultural fiesta
What: The Al Burda Festival
When: November 14 (from 10am)
Where: Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi
The Al Burda Festival is a celebration of Islamic art and culture, featuring talks, performances and exhibitions. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, this one-day event opens with a session on the future of Islamic art. With this in mind, it is followed by a number of workshops and “masterclass” sessions in everything from calligraphy and typography to geometry and the origins of Islamic design. There will also be discussions on subjects including ‘Who is the Audience for Islamic Art?’ and ‘New Markets for Islamic Design.’ A live performance from Kuwaiti guitarist Yousif Yaseen should be one of the highlights of the day.
