Dubai is also the entertainment capital with offerings for all tastes. Among the variety of options for tourists in Dubai, there is one that has exceeded expectations and captivates visitors since its opening in 2017.
It is La Perle, an immersive theater experience that is considered the first permanent show in the Middle East. This venue offers a series of shows with images that reflect the history of pearl fishing in the United Arab Emirates. This space is located in Al Habtoor City, Dubai’s leisure district.
A pool in a minute: the experience of La Perle in Dubai
The immersive experience is part of the main bet of this space that maintains the magical essence of all entertainment sites in Dubai. But the twist is not just the music and light show, but the dimensions of the 1,300-seat theater arranged at a 270-degree angle, which create that effect of being an active part of the show.
However, one of the most impressive attractions is the custom-made water theater that fills with 2.7 million liters of water and can be emptied in less than a minute. In this entertainment, the artists interact with that aquatic paradise and perform gravity-defying maneuvers at a height of 25 meters. The show features 65 artists performing water and aerial acrobatics.
The story of La Perle and its relationship with Dubai’s main economic activity.
La Perle is a true show of incredible technology that features countless artists on stage and acrobats. This performance began as a way to recreate part of the history of Dubai and its population of pearl fishermen. The characters are based on traditional tales.
Despite having its historical imprint, La Perle also draws on the present and the future to showcase its show. In this case, its numbers also involve a narrative of the cultural rise of the city and how it stands as one of the most developed enclaves in the region. La Perle employs the unique technique of its artistic director, Franco Dragone, to tell the story through sound, lights, and projections.
La Perle, an unprecedented show in Dubai.
As mentioned before, this magnificent show was designed by the legendary European creative director Franco Dragone, who invented a genre that combines human performance with choreography, technology, and music. This producer also worked with artists like Celine Dion, a water ballet routine called Le Reve in Las Vegas, and the iconic water show The House of Dancing Water in Macau.
According to its creator, this work is inspired by the spirit of Dubai and will reflect the beauty and flavors of Arabia. One of its most important displays recreates the story of the King, a greedy pearl collector; Perla, a girl from the real world who is a foreigner in the land; and Antar, a gladiator and Perla’s lover, but his gratitude towards the greedy King is eternal. The prince is the king’s servant and the antagonist of the story. The lion, inspired by the traditional Chinese character, is the king’s mascot. Finally, there are the cyborgs who wear bright outfits and come from the future.
