Opened 2016. Designed to reference a dhow — the traditional Gulf trading vessel — in steel and glass. 2,000 seats, full theatre configuration, multiple staging formats. Hosts opera, ballet, classical concerts, Broadway productions, comedy nights, and Arabic programming.

Dubai residents are reliably surprised by the programming schedule when shown it. The assumption is spectacle over substance; the reality is a genuine performing arts venue booking serious international companies. Check the calendar before your visit.