Dubai Ruler watches La Perle with son and daughter

WAM -- For more than 90 minutes, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, watched La Perle – the region’s first permanent live performance at a 1,300-seat, state-of-the-art aqua theatre in Al Habtoor City.

The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai attended the live performance with his daughter, Sheikha Jalila bint Mohammed, his son, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, ministers and government departments heads.

Brought to Dubai by the Al Habtoor Group, La Perle is a live masterpiece, produced by legendary Creative Director Franco Dragone, famed for theatrical spectacles. It is expected to raise the bar for entertainment in the region.

Produced by Franco Dragone, a former director of Cirque du Soleil, La Perle premiered on August 31 to much fanfare. La Perle is the region’s first resident show, featuring a cast of 65 artistes from 23 countries, each bringing their own unique set of skills to the performance, ranging from acting, acrobats, aquatic and aerial stunts, and demonstrates a blend of cultural and human sense that binds all nations with love, harmony and peace

The show combines aerial performances, projections and 2.7m litres of water.  

La Perle is a breath-taking fusion of immersive artistic performances, imagery and technology. Combining tradition and innovation, La Perle is influenced by Dubai’s rich culture and history, vibrant present and aspirational future, encapsulating the essence of Dubai. It is brought to life by awe-inspiring stunts and special effects that will leave viewers speechless.

Combining tradition and innovation, La Perle is influenced by Dubai’s rich culture and history, vibrant present and inspirational future, encapsulating the essence of Dubai.

At the end of the performance, Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the organisation of cultural, artistic and entertainment performances and festivals in the UAE so as to remain a symbol of arts and culture, a melting pot for innovators and a destination of choice for holidaymakers, and lovers of beauty and peace.